Missouri whitewater - Roaring River, Ozarks, Barry County

Barry county, Roaring River State Park to Highway 86 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     5.8 miles
  The Roaring River State Park to Highway 86 section of Roaring River in Barry County is 5.8 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. This is the only paddling stretch along Roaring River. The average Missouri whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in
    advance you're all set. The nature scenery of Missouri and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream beats anything. This is a pretty decent length section, good for a one day paddling trip. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are not so many other
good places for that around here. The campgrounds here at Roaring River are pretty good. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. Whitewater paddling here in the Ozarks is a great experience.

Briefly about the general area:
High temperatures at Roaring River through the summertime are in the 80's. Summer overnight lows drop down to the 60's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 40's, and winter nights come with lows in the 20's to Roaring River. Pine Hollow is near Roaring River and is
 
unquestionably a good place to check out.
A large amount of precipitation falls at Roaring River; the month with most of the rain is June, and the driest month of the year is January.

Roaring River, Roaring River State Park to Highway 86 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 5.8 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.58779
Longitude: -93.8353

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.54949
Longitude: -93.7559

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Current weather conditions at Roaring River, Ozarks, Missouri
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Local climate location: MONETT WSMO 17 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Fairwinds Mountain Cottages, Eureka Springs
7 miles away
Each cabin has a Jacuzzi for two fireplace and entertainment center with TV VCR and stereo At Fairwinds Mountain Cottages you can wake up to glorious sunrises or snuggle down in your bed and sleep a...

Super 8 Motel - Cassville, Cassville
9 miles away
* The Award Winning Pride of Super 8 Cassville is conveniently located on Highway 37 at the Intersection of Hwy 37 & 76/86. * We are centrally located with easy access to the shopping, business & spor...

Pointe West Resorts and Suites, Eureka Springs
9 miles away
We are a Motel resort in the Ozark Mountains overlooking Beautiful Beaver Lake only 2 miles from the White River and just 10 miles from Eureka Springs Arkansas We are just a few miles from town but w...



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Outdoors Recreation Near Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, Arkansas-Missouri
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, Arkansas-Missouri, the metro area neareast to Roaring River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Roaring River.
 Whitewater Near Roaring River:
Kings River, Madison Carroll County , 24 miles away, Class I-II - 67 miles long (Highway 74 to Missouri 86)
War Eagle Creek, Madison Washington Benton County , 25 miles away, Class I-II - 38 miles long (Highway 23 to War Eagle Mill)
 Ski Areas Near Roaring River:
Snow Creek, Missouri , 180 miles away, 300 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Roaring River:
Fairwinds Mountain Cottages, Eureka Springs , 7 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Cassville, Cassville , 9 miles away
Pointe West Resorts and Suites, Eureka Springs , 9 miles away
1876 Inn & Restaurant, Eureka Springs , 9 miles away
1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa, Eureka Springs , 10 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Roaring River:
Cozy Acres Family Campground, Eagle Rock, 3 miles away
Oak Hill Court Cabins and RV Park, Cassville, 3 miles away
Beaver Dam Cottages and RV Park, Eureka Springs, 7 miles away
 Trails Near Roaring River:
Woods Trail, Barry County , 12 miles away
Siloam Spring Trail, Barry County , 14 miles away
Tower Trail, Barry County , 14 miles away
Piney Creek Trail, Barry County , 14 miles away
Lake Trail, Barry County , 15 miles away
 National Parks Near Roaring River:
George Washington Carver National Monument, Diamond - MO , 43 miles away
Buffalo National River, Harrison - AR , 51 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Roaring River:
Cassville Golf Club, Cassville , 7 miles away

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