Missouri Sampler: Current, Jacks Fork & 11 Point Rivers

All 3 of these beautiful rivers are located in the Ozarks of south central Missouri. They are spring fed and crystal clear.  Dispersed camping is allowed on these rivers.

Eminence, Missouri  is central to these rivers and is about 900 miles from Denver. We will meet up and camp together Apr. 19^h at Montauk State Park, near Salem Missouri.  You can reserve a site by calling 877-422-6766.  They also have first come first served sites.  Try to arrive before dark.

Day 1-4 Shuttle vehicles to takeout at Two Rivers access, then

We will float 43 miles of the Current River from Cedar Grove to Two Rivers (confluence of Current and Jacks Fork). This section can be done in 3 days, but we are allowing 4 days so we have time to hike and explore.  This should be the easiest of the 3 rivers and is a class 1 section.  After reaching the takeout we will shuttle boats to Prongs access put in on the Jacks Fork.  We will have an opportunity to resupply before we begin the second leg of our trip.

Day 5-7 Shuttle vehicles to takeout, same Two Rivers Access, then We will float 44 miles of the Jacks Fork, Prongs Access to Two Rivers.  We are allowing 3 days for this section.  This may be the most scenic of the 3 rivers and a possible class 2 rapid on this section.  After reaching the takeout, we will shuttle boats to Cane Bluff Access put in on the Eleven Point River.   We will have an opportunity to resupply before we begin the third leg of our trip.

Day 8-10 Shuttle vehicles to takeout at Highway 142, then We will float 35 miles of the Eleven Point, Cane Bluff Access to highway 142 Access.  We are allowing 3 days for this section.  This may be the most challenging of the 3 rivers with a couple class 2 rapids. 

Shuttle: shuttles for this 3 -river trip. We may do our own shuttle, or hire a local outfitter to shuttle us as we did in 2018

Meals: paddlers will be responsible for their own meals while camping on the river.  We may do some group meals.

Camping: all paddlers are responsible for bringing their own camping gear and boat.  We stayed at several campgrounds on this trip in 2018.  We may this year also.  Cost unknown.

Please be flexible and prepared for unforeseen expenses.

Contact Tracy Hays to be added to this trip.  [email protected]  970 443 8694. (NOTE: Tracy will be unavailable April 7-16 so if you are registering for this trip or need additional information during that time, please contact Kit Williams at [email protected] or call 303-915-9580)