Missouri whitewater, Roaring River Barry county, Roaring River State Park to Highway 86 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     5.8 miles   There are 2 barbed wire fences crossing this river. This is not cool. I don't understand how this can be when rivers are public. Says Liz Pritchard Is there guided whitewater rafting in the park or close? mhn Says Mike The Roaring River State Park to Highway 86 section of Roaring River in Barry County is 5.8 miles long and has been rated as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. The put-in location is a reasonable drive     from Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The wonderful Missouri scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream beats anything. The average Missouri whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so don't forget that the rivers in this state are less demanding. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are not so many other good rivers for that around here. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem   but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. When you're paddling down a Ozarks river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. The Roaring River State Park to Highway 86 section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. This is a pretty decent length section, it's perfect for a one day trip. Briefly about the general area: Roaring River State Park is both magnificent and stunning, and it's next to Roaring River, and you're sure to bump into some good people from Eagle Rock here. Roaring River, Roaring River State Park to Highway 86 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Roaring River.   Whitewater Near Roaring River: Roaring River, Barry County, 3 miles away       Class I-II - 5.8 miles long (Roaring River State Park to Highway 86)   Marinas Near Roaring River: Eagle Rock Marina, Eagle Rock , 3 miles away Holiday Island Marina, Eureka Springs , 5 miles away Big M Marina, Cassville , 8 miles away Lost Bridge Marina, Garfield , 11 miles away Starkey Marina, Eureka Springs , 11 miles away   Hotels Near Roaring River: Americas Best Value Inn And Suites, Cassville , 8 miles away 1886 Crescent Hotel And Spa, Eureka Springs , 10 miles away Best Western Inn Of The Ozarks, Eureka Springs , 10 miles away Red Bud Manor, Eureka Springs , 10 miles away Wisteria Lane Lodging, Eureka Springs , 10 miles away   Campgrounds Near Roaring River: Roaring River State Park - Camp Ground 3, Eagle Rock, 2 miles away Cozy Acres Family Campground, Eagle Rock, 2 miles away Roaring River State Park - Camp Ground 2, Eagle Rock, 3 miles away   Trails Near Roaring River: Piney Creek Trail, Barry , 14 miles away   Public Lands Near Roaring River: George Washington Carver National Monument, Diamond - MO , 43 miles away Buffalo National River, Harrison - AR , 51 miles away Roaring River State Park, Missouri , 4 miles away Beaver Lake State Park, Arkansas , 18 miles away Withrow Springs State Park, Arkansas , 23 miles away   Golf Courses Near Roaring River: Cassville Golf Club, Cassville , 7 miles away Kings River Golf Course, Shell Knob , 12 miles away   Lakes Near Roaring River Beaver Lake, Carroll , 9 miles away