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
Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. The scenic beauty of Missouri and the water flowing gracefully down Courtois Creek make the trip here worthwhile. The campgrounds here at Courtois Creek are pretty good. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while have a lot of people coming here. 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. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so why not pack your camping stuff too. This is the only paddling stretch along Courtois Creek.
Briefly about the general area: High
temperatures at Courtois Creek during the warm months are in the 80's. All through the moonlight hours it's frequently in the 70's. High temperatures during the wintertime are normally in the 80's, and after the sun is down throughout the wintertime temperatures at Courtois Creek dip into the 70's. Courtois Creek is a wet site that gets a lot of rain; September is the wettest month with most rain while May is mostly the driest month.
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.