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. 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 Poplar Bluff Missouri, 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... Comfort Inn Poplar Bluff, Poplar Bluff 16 miles away Free breakfast including eggs, sausage, biscuits/gravy, waffles, cereals and fresh fruit. Wireless internet and outdoor pool. Microwaves and refrigerators available. Computer station in lobby. Some ...   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 Poplar Bluff Missouri, Poplar Bluff , 15 miles away Holiday Inn POPLAR BLUFF, Poplar Bluff , 15 miles away Comfort Inn Poplar Bluff, Poplar Bluff , 16 miles away GuestHouse Inn Poplar Bluff, Poplar Bluff , 16 miles away Drury Inn Poplar Bluff, Poplar Bluff , 16 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