Missouri whitewater - Castor River, Ozarks, Madison County Madison county, CR 253 to CR 208 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III     1.4 miles   The put-in location is a short drive from Farmington, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. This stretch of Castor River in Madison County is 1.4 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III section of whitewater. The beautiful Ozarks scenery is an added bonus. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Missouri tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors     are great attractions for lots of people. This is an extremely short stretch so no need to bring snacks. The CR 253 to CR 208 stretch is the only paddling stretch along Castor River. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The scenic beauty of Missouri and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. Briefly about the general area: While you're here at Castor River you can take a hike along the John J Audubon Trail. Through the long summer days highs here at Castor River reach the 80's, and through   summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. Daytime highs all through the wintertime are in the 30's, and nighttime lows at Castor River through the wintertime mostly drop into the 10's. Castor River gets a normal amount of annual precipitation; during March this area sees the most rain while January is commonly the driest month. Castor River, CR 253 to CR 208 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III Length: 1.4 miles Average Gradient: 45 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.5694 Longitude: -90.155 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.5582 Longitude: -90.153 Paddler input for Castor River, Missouri: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Castor River, Ozarks, Missouri Local climate location: FARMINGTON 9 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Travelodge Perryville, Perryville 20 miles away -Pavillion with 2 BBQ grills/picnic tables located by outdoor pool -Free HSIA -Every 11th night free with no expiration date-at this location ONLY.... Super 8 Motel - Perryville, Perryville 20 miles away Welcome to the Super 8 located in Perryville, MO! 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Outdoors Recreation Near Farmington, Missouri Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Farmington, Missouri, the metro area neareast to Castor River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Castor River.   Whitewater Near Castor River: Pickle Creek, Ste. Genevieve County , 15 miles away, Class III-IV - 2.4 miles long (Hawn State Park Road to Hawn State Park picnic area) Little St. Francis River, Madison County , 16 miles away, Class I - 15 miles long (Highway 72 to St. Francis River) Turkey Creek, Madison County , 20 miles away, Class III-IV - 2.6 miles long (Highway 72 to St. Francis River) St. Francis River, Madison County , 21 miles away, Class II-IV - 2.3 miles long (Millstream Gardens to Silver Mines) Mud Creek, Madison County , 21 miles away, Class IV+ - 1.4 miles long (Highway D to St. Francis River) St. Francis River, St. Francois Madison County , 21 miles away, Class I-II - 10.7 miles long (Highway H to Highway 72) St. Francis River, Madison County , 23 miles away, Class II - 3.2 miles long (Highway 72 to Millstream Gardens) Lower Rock Creek, Madison County , 23 miles away, Class IV - 3 miles long (Barren Hollow to Highway E) St. Francis River, Madison Wayne County , 24 miles away, Class I - 55.4 miles long (Silver Mines Recreation Area to Highway 67) Little Rock Creek, Madison County , 24 miles away, Class IV+ - 1 miles long (Off of Highway E)   Ski Areas Near Castor River: Hidden Valley, Missouri , 63 miles away, 250 vertical feet   Hotels Near Castor River: Travelodge Perryville, Perryville , 20 miles away Super 8 Motel - Perryville, Perryville , 20 miles away Comfort Inn Perryville, Perryville , 20 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Farmington, Mo, Farmington , 23 miles away Super 8 Motel Farmington, Farmington , 23 miles away   Trails Near Castor River: John J Audubon Trail, Ste. Genevieve County , 8 miles away Silver Mine Trail, Madison County , 20 miles away   National Parks Near Castor River: Ozark National Scenic River, Van Buren - MO , 66 miles away   Lakes Near Castor River