Missouri whitewater - Shoal Creek, Newton County Newton county, Ritchey to low-water bridge about 1 mile southwest of Highway 43 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I     31.3 miles   Too many sewer treatment plants. Water is nasty. Says Steve The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Joplin, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. This section of Shoal Creek in Newton County is 31.3 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I section. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Whitewater     rafting and kayaking spots in Missouri tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so don't forget that many runs in this state are very easy. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. The nature scenery of Missouri and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water make the trip here worthwhile. A stretch of this length does require some preparations, so make sure you pack enough food along with your camping gear. Briefly about the general area: Williams Spring is always fun to check out, and you'll probably meet some people from Joplin here. Summertime highs at Shoal Creek typically tend to be in the 90's. All through the dark hours of summer temperatures descend down into the 60's. Daytime highs all through the winter are in the 40's with winter   lows in the 20's overnight here at Shoal Creek. Shoal Creek is a wet place that gets a lot of rainfall; September is the month that gets the most rain, and January is the month with the least moisture. Shoal Creek, Ritchey to low-water bridge about 1 mile southwest of Highway 43 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I Length: 31.3 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.9444 Longitude: -94.2016 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.03319 Longitude: -94.52691 Paddler input for Shoal Creek, Missouri: There are a few sections of this river which are fun and fast, but for the most part this an easy stretch that is great for beginners or for the tired kayaker just wanting to be in nature but not exert themselves. - Philip Cornett Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Shoal Creek, Missouri Local climate location: JOPLIN FAA AP 7 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Super 8 Neosho, Neosho 8 miles away * The Award Winning Pride of Super 8 Neosho is conveniently located off of US Business Hwy 71 at Industrial Dr. We are centrally located with easy access to the shopping, business & sports areas with ... Best Western Big Spring Lodge, Neosho 8 miles away Stay at this Neosho hotel nestled in the southwest corner of the beautiful Ozark Mountains in Missouuri. The Best Western Big Spring Lodge is conveniently located with easy access to key area attract... Hampton Inn Joplin, Joplin 8 miles away The Hampton Inn Joplin hotel is located off Interstate 44 at Exit 8B /next to Sam*s Wholesale Club/ near the Commercial Center of Joplin in the southeast section of Joplin Missouri. Area attractions n...   All Missouri Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Missouri. Books about whitewater paddling on Shoal Creek, Missouri List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Shoal Creek, Missouri. Find a whitewater outfitter in Missouri Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Joplin, Missouri Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Joplin, Missouri, the metro area neareast to Shoal Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Shoal Creek.   Hotels Near Shoal Creek: Super 8 Neosho, Neosho , 8 miles away Best Western Big Spring Lodge, Neosho , 8 miles away Hampton Inn Joplin, Joplin , 8 miles away Residence Inn Joplin, Joplin , 9 miles away Microtel Inn and Suites Joplin, Joplin , 9 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Shoal Creek: Coachlight RV Park, Carthage, 7 miles away Joplin KOA KAMP Ground, Joplin, 7 miles away Big Barn RV Park, Carthage, 10 miles away   National Parks Near Shoal Creek: George Washington Carver National Monument, Diamond - MO , 8 miles away   Lakes Near Shoal Creek