Missouri whitewater - Swan Creek, Ozarks, Christian Taney County Christian Taney county, Garrison to Forsyth section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I     21.2 miles   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 in Missouri is 21.2 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I section of whitewater. The natural beauty of Missouri and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. 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. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. There are no other stretches to paddle along Swan Creek than the Garrison to Forsyth stretch. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. The river winds through the Ozarks and you get great scenery. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so keep in mind that many runs in this state are very easy. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Briefly about the general area: An average amount of rain falls at Swan Creek; most of the rain falls during March, and January on the other hand is the driest. Through the summertime months here at Swan Creek, high temperatures mostly get into the 80's, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. High temperatures through the winter are normally in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Swan Creek are in the 20's. Swan Creek, Garrison to Forsyth road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. 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 Current weather conditions at Swan Creek, Ozarks, Missouri Local climate location: ARCADIA 17 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.   Ozarks Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Ozarks. Ozarks Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Ozarks. 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.