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Missouri whitewater - Center Creek, Ozarks, Jasper County
Jasper
county,
Carthage to Belleville section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS I 26.5 miles
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Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Missouri is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. The beautiful scenery of Jasper County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water beats anything. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are great attractions for lots of people. The beauty of the Ozarks is a great plus for this river. The Carthage to Belleville section is the only paddling section along Center Creek. The campgrounds here at Center Creek are pretty |
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good. If you hurry you can run this stretch in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very
| popular destination. The Carthage to Belleville section of Center Creek in Jasper County is 26.5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I section.
Briefly about the general area: An average amount of precipitation falls at Center Creek; the month of March is the wettest with most of the rain; January is when it's the driest. For the period of the summertime months here at Center Creek, high temperatures commonly get into the 80's. For the duration of the dark hours of summer temperatures descend down into the 60's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 30's, and overnight lows through the winter for Center Creek tend to be in the 10's.
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QUICK STATS AW Class:
I
Length:
26.5
miles
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Paddler input for Center Creek, Missouri:

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