Missouri whitewater - Lower Rock Creek, Ozarks, Madison County Madison county, Barren Hollow to Highway E section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV     3 miles   The starting location is a reasonable drive from Farmington, as you can see on the road map further down. The average Missouri whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so don't forget that many runs in this state are very easy. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. There are no other sections to paddle along Lower Rock Creek than the Barren Hollow to Highway E section. Since you're on this site     you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of places for that. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people. The Barren Hollow to Highway E section of Lower Rock Creek is 3 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class IV section of whitewater. The wonderful Missouri scenery and the playfulness of the water have people coming here. This section is quite short so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. The campgrounds here at Lower Rock Creek are pretty good. When you're paddling down a Ozarks river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. Briefly about the general area: The yearly rain here at Lower Rock Creek is about average;   most of the rain falls during March; January on the other hand is the driest. Now, you may believe that's a load but there's even more enjoyable things to do here in the Ozarks. Near Lower Rock Creek you hit upon the Silver Mine Trail which is a glorious hiking trail. The warmest time of the year at Lower Rock Creek comes with high temperatures in the 80's with overnight lows in the 60's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 40's, and overnight lows during the winter for Lower Rock Creek tend to be in the 20's. The Smith Mountains is one of the things that make Lower Rock Creek so magnificent, and if you wish for a little side journey, try Jordan Hollow. Lower Rock Creek, Barren Hollow to Highway E road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV Length: 3 miles Average Gradient: 92 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.51029 Longitude: -90.5097 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.4975 Longitude: -90.4714 Paddler input for Lower Rock Creek, Missouri: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Lower Rock Creek, Ozarks, Missouri Local climate location: ARCADIA 11 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Farmington - Days Inn, Farmington 15 miles away Newly renovated Quiet surroundings Large, comfortable rooms Free Continental Breakfast 6 AM - 10 AM including Asstd Bagel, asstd cereal, donuts, 2 kinds of toast, juice, milk, coffee, decaf ... Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Farmington, Mo, Farmington 16 miles away The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Farmington is located in the heart of the Maple Valley. You will feel right at home as you step into our elegantly appointed lobby and great room. Our primary go... Super 8 Motel Farmington, Farmington 16 miles away Centrally located in the Maple Valley Shopping Center Several dining and shopping locations within walking distance Free Wireless High Speed Internet in all rooms Outdoor Heated Pool Interior ...   Ozarks Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Ozarks. Ozarks Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Ozarks. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Lower Rock Creek.   Whitewater Near Lower Rock Creek: Little Rock Creek, Madison County , 3 miles away, Class IV+ - 1 miles long (Off of Highway E) Marble Creek, Madison County , 4 miles away, Class II - 3.8 miles long (USFS Marble Creek Camp Ground to CR 427) Mud Creek, Madison County , 4 miles away, Class IV+ - 1.4 miles long (Highway D to St. Francis River) St. Francis River, Madison County , 4 miles away, Class II-IV - 2.3 miles long (Millstream Gardens to Silver Mines) St. Francis River, Madison County , 4 miles away, Class II - 3.2 miles long (Highway 72 to Millstream Gardens) Turkey Creek, Madison County , 5 miles away, Class III-IV - 2.6 miles long (Highway 72 to St. Francis River) Stouts Creek, Iron/ Madison County , 6 miles away, Class II - 4.7 miles long (Lake Killarney to St. Francis River) Little St. Francis River, Madison County , 7 miles away, Class I - 15 miles long (Highway 72 to St. Francis River) St. Francis River, St. Francois Madison County , 8 miles away, Class I-II - 10.7 miles long (Highway H to Highway 72) Brewers Creek, St. Francois - Iron - Madison County , 8 miles away, Class III - 7 miles long (Highway V to Highway MM)   Ski Areas Near Lower Rock Creek: Hidden Valley, Missouri , 58 miles away, 250 vertical feet   Hotels Near Lower Rock Creek: Farmington - Days Inn, Farmington , 15 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Farmington, Mo, Farmington , 16 miles away Super 8 Motel Farmington, Farmington , 16 miles away Lodge at Eagle Lake, Farmington , 17 miles away Super 8 Motel Bonne Terre, Bonne Terre , 23 miles away   Trails Near Lower Rock Creek: Silver Mine Trail, Madison County , 5 miles away Crane Lake Trail, Iron County , 10 miles away Taum Sauk Trail, Iron County , 14 miles away   National Parks Near Lower Rock Creek: Ozark National Scenic River, Van Buren - MO , 44 miles away   Lakes Near Lower Rock Creek