Missouri whitewater - Courtois Creek, Washington Crawford County
Washington Crawford
county,
County road 657 to Highway E section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I 21.5 miles
The average Missouri whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less demanding. The County road 657 to Highway E section of Courtois Creek in Washington Crawford County is 21.5 miles long and has been rated as a class I section by American Whitewater. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so pack your camp stove. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem
and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The County road 657 to Highway E stretch is the only paddling stretch along Courtois Creek. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The nature scenery of Washington Crawford County and the playfulness
of the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle.
Briefly about the general area: The high level of precipitation makes Courtois Creek a pretty wet place; the wettest month of the year is commonly September, that's the one that rains the most, and May is when it's the driest. The warmest time of the year at Courtois Creek comes with high temperatures in the 80's while overnight lows are mostly in the 70's. The winter brings highs down to the 80's while Courtois Creek overnight low temperatures all through the winter are in the 70's.
QUICK STATS AW Class:
I
Length:
21.5
miles
Paddler input for Courtois Creek, Missouri:
RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS
There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.
