Missouri whitewater - Marble Creek, Ozarks, Madison County

Madison county, USFS Marble Creek Camp Ground to CR 427 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II     3.8 miles
 
We have a Bed and Breakfast Inn located 13 miles from Marble Creek. We serve hikers and floaters. We are happy to provide early breakfast as well. Says Margot Crowell

The starting location is a short drive from Farmington, as you can see on the road map further down. This section of Marble Creek is 3.8 miles long and has been rated as a class II section by American Whitewater. A bit of exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people. There's camping available near Marble Creek. The wonderful Missouri scenery
    and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. Marble Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the USFS Marble Creek Camp Ground to CR 427 section is the only one. This is a pretty short section so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. 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. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling spots. Whitewater paddling here in the Ozarks is a great experience. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so better not forget that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy.

Briefly about the general area:
For the duration of the months of summer at
 
Marble Creek temperatures are regularly in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures descend down into the 60's. Daytime highs through the wintertime are in the 40's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at Marble Creek. The annual rain here at Marble Creek is about average; the month with most of the rain is March; January meanwhile is the driest month.

Marble Creek, USFS Marble Creek Camp Ground to CR 427 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II
Length: 3.8 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.44979
Longitude: -90.5423

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.44279
Longitude: -90.49401

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Current weather conditions at Marble Creek, Ozarks, Missouri
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Local climate location: ARCADIA 11 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Days Inn Farmington, Farmington
19 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,...

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites FARMINGTON, Farmington
19 miles away
Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Farmington located in the heart of the Maple Valley shopping center, at the intersection of Hwy 67 & 32. The hotel is just minutes from Parkland Hospi...

Super 8 Farmington, Farmington
20 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 Interior Corridor Free SuperStart Bre...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Marble Creek.
 Whitewater Near Marble Creek:
Little Rock Creek, Madison County , 2 miles away, Class IV+ - 1 miles long (Off of Highway E)
Lower Rock Creek, Madison County , 4 miles away, Class IV - 3 miles long (Barren Hollow to Highway E)
Crane Pond Creek, Iron County , 6 miles away, Class III-IV - 2.1 miles long (Crane Lake to County Road 134)
Mud Creek, Madison County , 7 miles away, Class IV+ - 1.4 miles long (Highway D to St. Francis River)
St. Francis River, Madison County , 8 miles away, Class II-IV - 2.3 miles long (Millstream Gardens to Silver Mines)
St. Francis River, Madison County , 8 miles away, Class II - 3.2 miles long (Highway 72 to Millstream Gardens)
Stouts Creek, Iron/ Madison County , 8 miles away, Class II - 4.7 miles long (Lake Killarney to St. Francis River)
St. Francis River, Madison Wayne County , 8 miles away, Class I - 55.4 miles long (Silver Mines Recreation Area to Highway 67)
Turkey Creek, Madison County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV - 2.6 miles long (Highway 72 to St. Francis River)
Big Creek, Iron Wayne County , 10 miles away, Class I-II - 19.2 miles long (Highway K west of Annapolis to Sam Baker State Park)
 Ski Areas Near Marble Creek:
Hidden Valley, Missouri , 60 miles away, 250 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Marble Creek:
Days Inn Farmington, Farmington , 19 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites FARMINGTON, Farmington , 19 miles away
Super 8 Farmington, Farmington , 20 miles away
Lodge at Eagle Lake, Farmington , 21 miles away
Super 8 Bonne Terre, Bonne Terre , 26 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Marble Creek:
Sam A Baker State Park, Patterson, 12 miles away
Big Creek RV Park, Annapolis, 13 miles away
St Joe State Park, Flat River, 19 miles away
 Trails Near Marble Creek:
Crane Lake Trail, Iron County , 7 miles away
Silver Mine Trail, Madison County , 8 miles away
Taum Sauk Trail, Iron County , 14 miles away
 National Parks Near Marble Creek:
Ozark National Scenic River, Van Buren - MO , 41 miles away

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