Missouri whitewater - Big Creek, Ozarks, Iron Wayne County Iron Wayne county, Highway K west of Annapolis to Sam Baker State Park section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     19.2 miles   I kayaked the big creek May 5 at 3ft from Des Arc to Sam A. Baker take out at 143 bridge, it was an 11 mile float and very enjoible for Missouri waters. There were whitewater sections about every 1/4 mile and was all under class II, the rock gardens kept me on my toes but was not difficult at all. I would recomend trying this creek (river) to anyone seeking excitment and is not to experienced to try the St. Francis. Cheers! Says Mike McCafferty The Highway K west of Annapolis to Sam Baker State Park section of Big Creek in Iron Wayne County     is 19.2 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. The nature scenery of Missouri and the water flowing gracefully down Big Creek are reasons enough to come here and paddle. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good spots. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. There are no other sections to paddle along Big Creek than the Highway K west of Annapolis to Sam Baker State Park section. If you're coming from Farmington it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The beautiful Ozarks scenery is an added bonus.   Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. This stretch has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so pack your camp stove. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Briefly about the general area: McCue Hollow is right next door to Big Creek and is a brilliant spot, and Weeping Willow Spring is always fun to check out. And that's not everything you can do here in the Ozarks. Summertime highs at Big Creek usually tend to be in the 90's; the night is fairly colder of course, regularly in the 60's. Daytime highs during the winter are in the 40's, and nighttime lows at Big Creek all through the wintertime frequently descend into the 10's. All the water falling down from the sky makes Big Creek a wet location; March is when you get the most rain here, and the driest of the months is January. Big Creek, Highway K west of Annapolis to Sam Baker State Park road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-II Length: 19.2 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.35839 Longitude: -90.70511 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.26029 Longitude: -90.5059 Paddler input for Big Creek, Missouri: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Big Creek, Ozarks, Missouri Local climate location: CLEARWATER DAM 16 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Farmington - Days Inn, Farmington 28 miles away Newly renovated Quiet surroundings Large, comfortable rooms Free Continental Breakfast 6 AM - 10 AM including Asstd Bagel, asstd cereal, donuts, 2 kinds of toast, juice, milk, coffee, decaf ... Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Farmington, Mo, Farmington 28 miles away The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Farmington is located in the heart of the Maple Valley. You will feel right at home as you step into our elegantly appointed lobby and great room. Our primary go... Super 8 Motel Farmington, Farmington 28 miles away Centrally located in the Maple Valley Shopping Center Several dining and shopping locations within walking distance Free Wireless High Speed Internet in all rooms Outdoor Heated Pool Interior ...   Ozarks Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Ozarks. Ozarks Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Ozarks. All Missouri Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Missouri. Books about whitewater paddling on Big Creek, Missouri List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Big Creek, Missouri. Find a whitewater outfitter in Missouri Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Big Creek.   Whitewater Near Big Creek: Crane Pond Creek, Iron County , 6 miles away, Class III-IV - 2.1 miles long (Crane Lake to County Road 134) Marble Creek, Madison County , 10 miles away, Class II - 3.8 miles long (USFS Marble Creek Camp Ground to CR 427) Little Rock Creek, Madison County , 11 miles away, Class IV+ - 1 miles long (Off of Highway E) St. Francis River, Madison Wayne County , 11 miles away, Class I - 55.4 miles long (Silver Mines Recreation Area to Highway 67) Lower Rock Creek, Madison County , 13 miles away, Class IV - 3 miles long (Barren Hollow to Highway E) Carver Creek, Iron County , 14 miles away, Class IV - 1 miles long (Highway AA to county road off of Highway AA) Stouts Creek, Iron/ Madison County , 16 miles away, Class II - 4.7 miles long (Lake Killarney to St. Francis River) Stouts Creek, Iron County , 17 miles away, Class III - 1 miles long (Highway M west of Ironton) Mud Creek, Madison County , 17 miles away, Class IV+ - 1.4 miles long (Highway D to St. Francis River) Taum Sauk Creek, Iron - Reynolds County , 17 miles away, Class IV-V - 7 miles long (Taum Sauk Mountain to Little Taum Sauk Creek)   Ski Areas Near Big Creek: Hidden Valley, Missouri , 67 miles away, 250 vertical feet   Hotels Near Big Creek: Farmington - Days Inn, Farmington , 28 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Farmington, Mo, Farmington , 28 miles away Super 8 Motel Farmington, Farmington , 28 miles away Lodge at Eagle Lake, Farmington , 30 miles away SUPER 8 MOTEL - POPLAR BLUFF, Poplar Bluff , 31 miles away   Trails Near Big Creek: Crane Lake Trail, Iron County , 6 miles away Johnson Natural Area Backpack Trail, Wayne County , 17 miles away Taum Sauk Trail, Iron County , 17 miles away Silver Mine Trail, Madison County , 18 miles away   National Parks Near Big Creek: Ozark National Scenic River, Van Buren - MO , 32 miles away   Lakes Near Big Creek