Missouri whitewater - Jacks Fork River, Texas Shannon County
Texas Shannon
county,
Highway Y bridge to Current River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I 44.6 miles
This section of Jacks Fork River in Missouri is 44.6 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I section. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. 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. The Highway Y bridge to Current River stretch is the only paddling stretch along Jacks Fork River. The wonderful Missouri scenery and the
cool fresh water have people coming here. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Missouri tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so better not forget that many runs in this state are very easy.
Briefly about the general area: Summertime highs at Jacks
Fork River mostly tend to be in the 80's while overnight lows are commonly in the 60's. During the winter highs are mostly in the 30's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Jacks Fork River. Jacks Fork River gets a typical amount of yearly precipitation; during the month of May you get the most rain around here, and January is when it's the driest.
QUICK STATS AW Class:
I
Length:
44.6
miles
Paddler input for Jacks Fork River, Missouri:
Current weather conditions at Jacks Fork River, Missouri
Local climate location: NEW FRANKLIN 11 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS
There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.