Missouri whitewater - Swan Creek, Christian Taney County Christian Taney county, Garrison to Forsyth section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I     21.2 miles   Hmmmm...you show a map of the West fork Black River which IS a class I. Swan Creek is one of the most fun small whitewater streams...and will have you grinning and laughing all the way...once the rapids start. Higher the water higher the haystacks...loads of fun...but suggest covers Says Gail W Green This year has been some of the best floating ive ever done with the massive rains and flooding. We did Swan Creek a couple times this summer. The first time was late June after a significant rain just after the water came back out of the fields.     (est. 2.5 feet at highway HH near Garrison.) We got a late start around 3:30pm at HH Bridge. Our goal was to float down to Casey Road in Forsyth before dark. The water was flowing over the low water bridge near the upper AA bridge. Making it a fun little drop and enjoyable surf. We didnt spend a lot of time there. We were told as you get close to Casey road about 1.5 miles below the second AA bridge crossing there are some great rolling waves that we intended to find. But not having done the river before we ran into some farmers who were crawdad fishing and told us we wouldnt make it by dark and they allowed us to take out there at their farm. Real nice people who gave us a ride back to our truck. I have yet to float on down to Casey road and find those ''4-5' waves'' I heard about but if I do I will be sure to post my expeirence.   Over all I enjoyed the float with consistant easy beginner rapids. Beware of a section just below the 2nd AA bridge, there is a section of farm lands that you pass through with horse flies that swarm you. I almosted rolled my kayak trying to fight them off. BRING BUG DOPE! No pics availiable Says Josh Winters This section of Swan Creek is 21.2 miles long and it is classified as a class I section by American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Missouri is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. The beautiful scenery of Christian Taney County and the playfulness of the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature have people coming from far and near. The Garrison to Forsyth section is the only paddling section along Swan Creek. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Briefly about the general area: All the water falling down from the sky makes Swan Creek a wet spot; the wettest month of the year is usually September, that's the one that rains the most, and May meanwhile is the driest month. High temperatures at Swan Creek throughout the warmest time of the year are in the 80's. All through the moonlight hours it's generally in the 70's. Through the winter highs are in the 80's, and during the dark hours in the winter at Swan Creek temperatures sink to the 70's. QUICK STATS AW Class: I Length: 21.2 miles    Paddler input for Swan Creek, Missouri: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.   All Missouri Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Missouri. Books about whitewater paddling on Swan Creek, Missouri List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Swan 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.