Missouri whitewater - North River, Marion County

Marion county, Mo. County Road 530 to Highway 61 bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I(II)     17 miles
  This section of North River in Missouri is 17 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I(II) section of whitewater. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Hannibal, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The natural beauty of Missouri and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. There are no other stretches to paddle along North River than the Mo. County Road 530 to Highway 61 bridge stretch. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you won't
    find a large number of other places. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Missouri are often more forgiving than in other states, so better not forget that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. This stretch is long enough for an overnight trip if you
take your time, so go ahead and pack your sleeping bag. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. The campgrounds here at North River are pretty good.

Briefly about the general area:
Throughout the summertime months, highs ordinarily are in the 80's at North River, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. For the duration of the wintertime this place gets highs in the 30's; during the dark hours in the wintertime at North River temperatures plunge to the 10's.
A normal amount of precipitation falls here at North River; throughout July this area sees the most rain while February is usually the driest month.
 

North River, Mo. County Road 530 to Highway 61 bridge road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I(II)
Length: 17 miles
Average Gradient: 3 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.78796
Longitude: -91.6531

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.81829
Longitude: -91.52031

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Current weather conditions at North River, Missouri
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Local climate location: STEFFENVILLE 12 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Quality Inn & Suites, Hannibal
12 miles away
Full Service hotel featuring 94 luxurious oversized rooms and 2 room suites, conference center, Quality Beginnings Full Hot breakfast and for great food and fun enjoy Fiddlestiks restaurant on the pre...

Quincy - Days Inn, Quincy
14 miles away
The Days Inn Quincy Riverside is conveniently located near Hannibal, MO and Historic Navoo Illinois on the banks of the mighty Mississippi. ...

Holiday Inn Quincy, Il, Quincy
14 miles away



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near North River.
 Whitewater Near North River:
Cedar Creek, Adams County , 15 miles away, Class II-IV - 1 miles long (Parker Heights Entrance at 5th St to Bob Bangart Park)
Fall Creek, Adams County , 21 miles away, Class I-IV - 2 miles long (End of Gorge Trail to Parking Lot)
Bear Creek, Adams County , 24 miles away, Class I-II - 4.5 miles long (CR900E to Highway 96)
 Ski Areas Near North River:
Hidden Valley, Missouri , 93 miles away, 250 vertical feet
Ski Snowstar, Illinois , 104 miles away, 262 vertical feet
Fun Valley, Iowa , 116 miles away, 240 vertical feet
Sundown Mountain, Michigan , 153 miles away, 475 vertical feet
Chestnut Mountain, Illinois , 157 miles away, 475 vertical feet
 Hotels Near North River:
Tic Toc Motel, Taylor , 8 miles away
Quality Inn & Suites, Hannibal , 12 miles away
Bel Air Motel, Monroe City , 12 miles away
Econolodge, Hannibal , 13 miles away
Days Inn Quincy, Quincy , 14 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near North River:
The Landing, Monroe City, 12 miles away
Bayview Camper's Park, Hannibal, 14 miles away
Injun Joe Campground, Hannibal, 14 miles away
 Trails Near North River:
Hickory Bluff Trail, Ralls County , 16 miles away
Lick Creek Trail, Ralls County , 17 miles away
 Golf Courses Near North River:
Jackson Park Golf Course, Palmyra , 4 miles away

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