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   If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more forgiving, so if you're not from around here don't forget that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. If you're coming from Joplin it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. The nature scenery of Missouri and the beautiful way the water     current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. This section of Shoal Creek is 31.3 miles long and is a class I section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. 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 stretches to paddle along Shoal Creek than the Ritchey to low-water bridge about 1 mile southwest of Highway 43 stretch. Briefly about the general area: The high level of precipitation makes Shoal Creek a relatively wet place; September is the wettest month with most rain; the driest of the months is January. Put some time aside to spend at Williams Spring while you're here at Shoal Creek; there are plenty of folks from Joplin here at Shoal Creek. The warmest time of the year   at Shoal Creek comes with high temperatures in the 90's; during summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. Highs all through the wintertime are usually in the 40's with temperatures at Shoal Creek dipping down into the 20's during winter nights. 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: 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 Motel - 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 wit... 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... Residence Inn by Marriott Joplin, Joplin 9 miles away Residence Inn by Marriott?/Joplin is the extended-stay hotel that helps you feel connected while away from home while maintaining a balance of work and life. Our homelike surroundings invite you to re...   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.   Ski Areas Near Shoal Creek: Snow Creek, Missouri , 143 miles away, 300 vertical feet   Hotels Near Shoal Creek: Super 8 Motel - Neosho, Neosho , 8 miles away Best Western Big Spring Lodge, Neosho , 8 miles away Residence Inn by Marriott Joplin, Joplin , 9 miles away Holiday Inn Joplin I 44 & Us 71, Mo, Joplin , 9 miles away Drury Inn Joplin, Joplin , 9 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Shoal Creek: Big Barn RV Park, Carthage, 10 miles away Joplin KOA, Joplin, 14 miles away Indian Creek RV Park and Campground, Anderson, 20 miles away   National Parks Near Shoal Creek: George Washington Carver National Monument, Diamond - MO , 8 miles away   Lakes Near Shoal Creek