Missouri whitewater - Current River, Dent Shannon Carter Ripley County
Dent Shannon Carter Ripley
county,
Montauk State Park to Doniphan section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I 125 miles
This section of Current River in Dent Shannon Carter Ripley County is 125 miles long and is a class I section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so better not forget that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. The scenic beauty of Dent Shannon Carter Ripley County and the cool fresh water will make you feel
great. A section like this is is of course not run in a single day, perfect for a real wilderness adventure. There are no other stretches to paddle along Current River than the Montauk State Park to Doniphan stretch.
Briefly about the general area: Throughout the summertime
here at Current River, high temperatures usually reach the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures drop down into the 70's. High temperatures all through the wintertime are normally in the 80's; night lows in the 70's for Current River. Current River sees pretty high levels of rain; September is the wettest month with most rain while May is commonly the driest month.
QUICK STATS AW Class:
I
Length:
125
miles
Paddler input for Current River, Missouri:
I grew up near this stretch of the Current River. It is really peaceful and one of the most spots I've seen. I like Deer Lodge camp site. We had many family picnics here during 1960-76.
- Linda Morris
RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS
There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.
