Missouri whitewater - Black River - East Fork, Ozarks, Reynolds County

Reynolds county, Johnson's Shut Ins section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     2 miles
  NOTICE: This run is currently illegal and very dangerous due to some dam collapse trouble upstream. Don't go paddling here for now.

A visit to Cope Hollow is always fun. Black River - East Fork gets much water; most of the rain falls throughout November while January is frequently the driest month. For the period of the warm months, highs typically are in the 80's at Black River - East Fork. For the duration of the dark hours of summer temperatures fall down into the 60's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 40's, and night lows through the winter for Black River - East Fork tend to be in the 20's.

Black River - East Fork, Johnson's Shut Ins road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 2 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.53979
Longitude: -90.84

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.5204
Longitude: -90.8388

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Current weather conditions at Black River - East Fork, Ozarks, Missouri
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Local climate location: BUNKER 24 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Super 8 Potosi, Potosi
22 miles away
* Beautiful facility conveniently located 65 miles south of St. Louis at the intersection of Highway 21 and Highway 8. * 3 Hot Tub Suites with Microwave and Refrigerator * Complimentary Superstart Bre...

Super 8 Bonne Terre, Bonne Terre
30 miles away
* The Super 8 of Bonne Terre, MO is located in a region of history, industry and outdoor recreational opportunities. The Super 8 is 1/4 mile away from the Bonne Terre Mines Scuba Diving facility, 10...

Days Inn Farmington, Farmington
31 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,...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Farmington, Missouri, the metro area neareast to Black River - East Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Black River - East Fork.
 Whitewater Near Black River - East Fork:
Taum Sauk Creek, Iron - Reynolds County , 5 miles away, Class IV-V - 7 miles long (Taum Sauk Mountain to Little Taum Sauk Creek)
Carver Creek, Iron County , 8 miles away, Class IV - 1 miles long (Highway AA to county road off of Highway AA)
Stouts Creek, Iron County , 11 miles away, Class III - 1 miles long (Highway M west of Ironton)
Crane Pond Creek, Iron County , 17 miles away, Class III-IV - 2.1 miles long (Crane Lake to County Road 134)
Big Creek, Iron Wayne County , 20 miles away, Class I-II - 19.2 miles long (Highway K west of Annapolis to Sam Baker State Park)
Stouts Creek, Iron/ Madison County , 22 miles away, Class II - 4.7 miles long (Lake Killarney to St. Francis River)
Brewers Creek, St. Francois - Iron - Madison County , 22 miles away, Class III - 7 miles long (Highway V to Highway MM)
Marble Creek, Madison County , 23 miles away, Class II - 3.8 miles long (USFS Marble Creek Camp Ground to CR 427)
Little Rock Creek, Madison County , 24 miles away, Class IV+ - 1 miles long (Off of Highway E)
Lower Rock Creek, Madison County , 24 miles away, Class IV - 3 miles long (Barren Hollow to Highway E)
 Ski Areas Near Black River - East Fork:
Hidden Valley, Missouri , 57 miles away, 250 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Black River - East Fork:
Super 8 Potosi, Potosi , 22 miles away
Super 8 Bonne Terre, Bonne Terre , 30 miles away
Days Inn Farmington, Farmington , 31 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites FARMINGTON, Farmington , 31 miles away
Super 8 Farmington, Farmington , 31 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Black River - East Fork:
Parks Bluff Campground, Lesterville, 3 miles away
Camp Taum Sauk, Lesterville, 3 miles away
Riversedge Campground, Lesterville, 3 miles away
 Trails Near Black River - East Fork:
Taum Sauk Trail, Iron County , 12 miles away
Trace Creek Trail, Washington County , 16 miles away
Crane Lake Trail, Iron County , 17 miles away
 National Parks Near Black River - East Fork:
Ozark National Scenic River, Van Buren - MO , 31 miles away

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