Missouri whitewater - Black River, Ozarks, Wayne Butler County
Wayne Butler
county,
Clearwater Dam to Highway W section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I 37.5 miles
It also is by Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Says
it is a fun river to take the family and float or ride a boat down and is fun just bout ne time of the year Says Ryan
The put-in location is a short drive from Poplar Bluff, as you can see on the road map further down. The scenic beauty of Missouri and the playfulness of the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so don't forget that many of the sections here
are safe for beginners. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you won't find many other paddling places. A section like this
is is of course not run in a single day, perfect for a real wilderness adventure. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. This section of Black River in Missouri is 37.5 miles long and has been rated as a class I section by American Whitewater. The Clearwater Dam to Highway W stretch is the only paddling stretch along Black River. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The river winds through the Ozarks and you get great scenery.
Briefly about the general
area: You should unquestionably explore Eagle Bluff since you're here at Black River, and Bull Run Hollow is another good place to take a look at nearby. Just can't get enough of the Ozarks. The beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Markham Spring. Much rain falls at Black
River; December is the wettest month with most rain, and January is the month with the least moisture. At Black River throughout the days of summer highs are in the 90's. When the night sets in temperatures sink down into the 60's. For the duration of the winter highs are in the 40's, and through the dark hours in the winter at Black River temperatures descend to the 10's.
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