Missouri whitewater - Indian Creek, Newton McDonald County
Newton McDonald
county,
Highway D bridge to Elk River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I 27 miles
This stretch of Indian Creek in Newton McDonald County is 27 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I section. Indian Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Highway D bridge to Elk River stretch is the only one. There's camping available near Indian Creek. The scenic beauty of Missouri and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of people. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance
then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more forgiving, so better not forget that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy.
Briefly
about the general area: Indian Creek ordinarily gets a lot of rainfall; the wettest month of the year is regularly September, that's the one that rains the most while May is mostly the driest month. For the period of the summertime months highs here at Indian Creek get into the 80's. Through the dark hours of summer temperatures drop down into the 70's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 80's, and nighttime lows during the winter for Indian Creek tend to be in the 70's.
QUICK STATS AW Class:
I
Length:
27
miles
Paddler input for Indian Creek, Missouri:
RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS
There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.