Missouri whitewater - Stouts Creek, Ozarks, Iron/ Madison County

Iron/ Madison county, Lake Killarney to St. Francis River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II     4.7 miles
  The Lake Killarney to St. Francis River section of Stouts Creek in Iron/ Madison County is 4.7 miles long and is a class II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Farmington, as you can see on the road map further down. The beautiful scenery of Iron/ Madison County and the water flowing gracefully down Stouts Creek have people coming here. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. Whitewater paddling here in the Ozarks is a great experience.
    There are some good stretches to paddle in this river system, the Lake Killarney to St. Francis River stretch is one of them. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Missouri are easier than the national norm, so better not forget that rivers here are less demanding. No matter
if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good rivers for that around here. On this section you do get some distance, you can easily run it on an afternoon. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick.

Briefly about the general area:
Through the days of summer, highs usually are in the 80's at Stouts Creek. When the night sets in temperatures drop down into the 60's. High temperatures
 
during the winter are normally in the 40's, and after the sun is down through the wintertime temperatures at Stouts Creek descend into the 20's.
A typical amount of rain falls here at Stouts Creek; March is the month that gets the most rain, and January on the other hand is the driest.

Stouts Creek, Lake Killarney to St. Francis River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II
Length: 4.7 miles
Average Gradient: 21 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.59249
Longitude: -90.5655

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.59189
Longitude: -90.4983

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Current weather conditions at Stouts Creek, Ozarks, Missouri
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Local climate location: ARCADIA 17 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Farmington - Days Inn, Farmington
12 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, Mo, Farmington
12 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 Motel Farmington, Farmington
13 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 * Outdoor Heated Pool * In...



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Outdoors Recreation Near Farmington, Missouri
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Farmington, Missouri, the metro area neareast to Stouts Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Stouts Creek.
 Whitewater Near Stouts Creek:
Brewers Creek, St. Francois - Iron - Madison County , 2 miles away, Class III - 7 miles long (Highway V to Highway MM)
St. Francis River, Madison County , 3 miles away, Class II - 3.2 miles long (Highway 72 to Millstream Gardens)
Mud Creek, Madison County , 5 miles away, Class IV+ - 1.4 miles long (Highway D to St. Francis River)
Lower Rock Creek, Madison County , 6 miles away, Class IV - 3 miles long (Barren Hollow to Highway E)
St. Francis River, Madison County , 6 miles away, Class II-IV - 2.3 miles long (Millstream Gardens to Silver Mines)
St. Francis River, St. Francois Madison County , 6 miles away, Class I-II - 10.7 miles long (Highway H to Highway 72)
Turkey Creek, Madison County , 6 miles away, Class III-IV - 2.6 miles long (Highway 72 to St. Francis River)
Little Rock Creek, Madison County , 8 miles away, Class IV+ - 1 miles long (Off of Highway E)
Marble Creek, Madison County , 8 miles away, Class II - 3.8 miles long (USFS Marble Creek Camp Ground to CR 427)
Little St. Francis River, Madison County , 11 miles away, Class I - 15 miles long (Highway 72 to St. Francis River)
 Ski Areas Near Stouts Creek:
Hidden Valley, Missouri , 52 miles away, 250 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Stouts Creek:
Farmington - Days Inn, Farmington , 12 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Farmington, Mo, Farmington , 12 miles away
Super 8 Motel Farmington, Farmington , 13 miles away
Lodge at Eagle Lake, Farmington , 13 miles away
Super 8 Motel Bonne Terre, Bonne Terre , 18 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Stouts Creek:
St Joe State Park, Flat River, 12 miles away
Big Creek RV Park, Annapolis, 17 miles away
Sam A Baker State Park, Patterson, 20 miles away
 Trails Near Stouts Creek:
Silver Mine Trail, Madison County , 7 miles away
Taum Sauk Trail, Iron County , 10 miles away
Crane Lake Trail, Iron County , 11 miles away
 National Parks Near Stouts Creek:
Ozark National Scenic River, Van Buren - MO , 45 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Stouts Creek:
Arcadia Valley Country Club, Ironton , 7 miles away
 Lakes Near Stouts Creek

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