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 wonderful Missouri scenery and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The put-in location is a short drive from Poplar Bluff, as you can see on the road map further down. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Missouri tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding.     The Clearwater Dam to Highway W section is the only paddling section along Black River. Now this is a pretty long section, perfect for a real wilderness adventure. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Whitewater paddling here in the Ozarks is a great experience. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with not too many other rivers for that. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. The Clearwater Dam to Highway W section of Black River in Missouri is 37.5 miles long and is a class I section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Briefly about the general area:   A short spree to Markham Spring is always worthwhile, and Bull Run Hollow is another great place to visit close by. Black River is a rather wet place ordinarily with much precipitation; most of the rain falls through December, and the driest month is January. The warmest time of the year at Black River comes with high temperatures in the 90's; the night is slightly colder of course, regularly in the 60's. All through the winter highs are in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Black River are in the 10's. Man, is there a load of fun stuff to do in the Ozarks. Eagle Bluff is an interesting location to take a look at while at Black River. Black River, Clearwater Dam to Highway W road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I Length: 37.5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.12979 Longitude: -90.7668 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.82109 Longitude: -90.4227 Paddler input for Black River, Missouri: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Black River, Ozarks, Missouri Local climate location: CLEARWATER DAM 10 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. SUPER 8 MOTEL - POPLAR BLUFF, Poplar Bluff 15 miles away Welcome to the Super 8 in Poplar Bluff conveniently located on Hwy 67 North near the Three Rivers Community College, Veterans Hospital, Briggs & Stratton, and the Mingo Wildlife Refuge. We offer a co... Holiday Inn POPLAR BLUFF, Poplar Bluff 15 miles away Greetings from the Holiday Inn Poplar Bluff hotel. The Holiday Inn Poplar Bluff hotel is conveniently located 1 mile south of Hwy US-60 on Hwy Business 67 South across from Poplar Bluff Regional Medic... Drury Inn Poplar Bluff, Poplar Bluff 16 miles away LOCATED AT BUSINESS 60 AND U.S. 67 NORTH, MANNEQUIN'S RESTAURANT IS ADJACENT, POPLAR BLUFF MUNICIPAL AIRPORT IS 7 MILES EAST HOTEL HAS DESIGNED INTERIOR CORRIDORS ....   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 Black River, Missouri List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Black River, 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. Outdoors Recreation Near Poplar Bluff, Missouri Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, the metro area neareast to Black River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Black River.   Whitewater Near Black River: Big Creek, Iron Wayne County , 18 miles away, Class I-II - 19.2 miles long (Highway K west of Annapolis to Sam Baker State Park) St. Francis River, Madison Wayne County , 22 miles away, Class I - 55.4 miles long (Silver Mines Recreation Area to Highway 67) Crane Pond Creek, Iron County , 24 miles away, Class III-IV - 2.1 miles long (Crane Lake to County Road 134) Marble Creek, Madison County , 27 miles away, Class II - 3.8 miles long (USFS Marble Creek Camp Ground to CR 427) Little Rock Creek, Madison County , 27 miles away, Class IV+ - 1 miles long (Off of Highway E)   Ski Areas Near Black River: Hidden Valley, Missouri , 86 miles away, 250 vertical feet   Hotels Near Black River: SUPER 8 MOTEL - POPLAR BLUFF, Poplar Bluff , 15 miles away Holiday Inn POPLAR BLUFF, Poplar Bluff , 15 miles away Drury Inn Poplar Bluff, Poplar Bluff , 16 miles away Doniphan - Days Inn, Doniphan , 25 miles away Country Hearth Inn Dexter, Dexter , 45 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Black River: Holliday Landing Resort, Greenville, 12 miles away Sam A Baker State Park, Patterson, 15 miles away Camelot RV Campground, Poplar Bluff, 18 miles away   Trails Near Black River: Johnson Natural Area Backpack Trail, Wayne County , 13 miles away Lost Creek Nature Trail, Wayne County , 18 miles away   National Parks Near Black River: Ozark National Scenic River, Van Buren - MO , 27 miles away