Topic: ORCC-Eleven Point River Float Trip-Missouri (Read 371 times)
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ORCC-Eleven Point River Float Trip-Missouri « Thread Started on Jan 7, 2009, 5:08pm »
Eleven Point River Near Greer Rec. Area Campground
Eleven Point River Three Day-Two Night Float Trip
Come Float With Us, Through The Mark Twain National Forest
DATE:June 25th-28th, 2009
DIRECTIONS: From Winona, Missouri - Take MO-19 south for 17 miles. The recreation area entrance is on the east side of the road just before crossing the bridge over the Eleven Point River.
NOTE: We will meet up at the Boat Ramp at Greer Recreation Area at 9:00 AM on the 25th, unload our gear and canoes (If you bring your own). Then we will drive our vehicles (Approx. 1-mile) to Richard's Canoe Rental. We will leave our vehicles at Richard's for the next three days. (The Richard's family live on the property, so they will be secure). If you need a canoe or kayak they will rent you one and shuttle all of us back to the boat ramp at Greer Rec. Area. We will float for three day and two nights, at the end of the float Richard's will be there to shuttle all of us/gear back to our vehicles.
Day One: We launch from Greer Recreation Area (River Mile Marker 16.6), Float for 6 miles and set up camp at Stinking Pond Float Camp (River Mile Marker 22.0).
Day Two: We launch from Stinking Pond Float Camp (River Mile Marker 22.0), Float for 6.5 miles and set up camp at White Creek Float Camp ( River Mile Marker 28.5).
Day Three: We launch from White Creek Float Camp (River Mile Marker 28.5), Float for 7.2 miles to Riverton/Hwy 160 Bridge Access (River Mile Marker 35.7).
Note: Because we leave on Thursday morning the 25th. We always allow one additional day just in case the the fish are biting or we do some exploring. This is a group decision and everyone needs to agree at the time, to extend the float trip one more day (Sunday the 28th) or to end on Saturday evening (Saturday the 27th). We stay as a group.
RESTRICTIONS: GLASS: No glass in or near stream/water FISHING LICENSE: Make sure you have a current Missouri Fishing License.
FOOD & GEAR: FOOD: You will need to bring your own food. What ever you want to eat & drink, for 4 days. GEAR: You will need to bring your own gear. Example-Tent, fishing pole/tackle, sleeping bags, cooking gear, etc.
NOTE: If you are renting a canoe from Richard's, the canoe will come with paddles & flotation device/life jacket for safety.
CANOE/RAFT RENTAL:Click Here NOTE: Shuttle Service Available (If you bring your own water craft) $35.00 Note: You will only need the shuttle service one way (Return Trip ONLY).
Alan & Christine Member: ORCC, ORCC Old Goat Patrol Jeep Sahara Wrangler Tentrax AT Off Road Camper 16Ft. Bell Canoe 49 Days Camping 2008 59 Days Camping 2009 Webshots: Our Photo Albums
Re: ORCC-Eleven Point River Float Trip-Missouri « Reply #1 on Jun 15, 2009, 10:09am »
I would love to attend this, but don't think I can handle a canoe by myself. I usually kayak when alone. Since I have a cabin tent LOL and would need a canoe for my gear, I'll have to pass. I'm hoping I can meet up with you all some time.
A teen daughter at home makes planning go.....eh, not so easily.
Sue & Paul 2006 Silver Chevy HD 1987 Starcraft Camped 25 Days 2009. Fishing 7 Day 2009 First grandson Ayden 08-16-09
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Re: ORCC-Eleven Point River Float Trip-Missouri « Reply #3 on Jun 28, 2009, 3:07pm »
ORCC-Eleven Point River Float/Camp Trip
Well we had a great time floating and camping on the Eleven Point River (Mark Twain National Forest). The first night we camped on a gravel bar, perfect spot. When we were setting up camp, Chris (My Wife) noticed in a tree on top of a hill across from us was a large bird. We couldn't tell what kind of a bird it was other than it being a large bird. Chris decided to get her camera and see if she could zoom in and tell what it was, here it was an American Bald Eagle. The Eagle stayed all evening with us watching everything we were doing. As evening set in, the fog came rolling up river and combined with a great sunset made for a Kodak moment. The next morning, we were up as usual at 5:00 AM only to be greeted by the Eagle once again. The Eagle stayed with us until about 10:00 AM only to fly off, when we were packing up ready to head down the river. We floated pass the Irish Wilderness Area, a few years back Chris and I backpacked this area and camped right next to where Bliss Springs flows into the Eleven Point river, this is the section of river where we had wade fished and I caught an 18" Rainbow Trout "Good Times". We headed down the river in search of our next camp spot, we stayed the next night at Green Briar Float Camp (Mark Twain River Float Camp). Beautiful site, huge trees, even a picnic table and fire ring. Set up camp, had dinner and a nice camp fire. The fire flies (Lightening bugs) were out in full force that night, just a flickering. We turned in for the night, Chelsie (Camp Dog) was exhausted, this being her 4th camp/canoe float this year and she is doing great. About 4:00 AM nature called and Chris and I took a short walk from our tent, now for those who have camped in the National Forest you know its dark out in those woods at night "Real Dark" and you should always have a good light source. We use head lamps, they have about a 30 Ft. wide beam of light and a 50ft. distance beam. Chris walks to the right of me and as she does I happen to look straight ahead into the woods, here to my surprise was a Mountain Lion lurking in the woods about 30 ft. in front of us coming from Chris's direction headed my way. I guess when Chris walked to the right of me it startled the cat and was cutting to left toward me. I only got to see the cat for a couple of seconds, as it moved into the darkness of the woods. As much as Chris and I have camp in wilderness areas, this is the first time I have ever seen one in the wild. The next morning, we packed up for the last day and headed down the river. About a 1/4 of a mile down stream passed Boze Mill on our left, we came to a water fall with fast moving water. The water fall is a ledge in the river with about a 3 ft. drop, plenty of water flowing and boulders. We hit the "V" in the current just right and went through the falls without a hitch. Water came pouring over the front of the canoe splashing Chris and Chelsie (Camp Dog).
... "Yippee"
A little further down the river was our take out point Riverton Access. It was a beautiful 20 mile float, even though the temperature was in the high 90's, with the water being 52 degrees all year round it made for a great time. One of the best float trips we've been on!
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Re: ORCC-Eleven Point River Float Trip-Missouri « Reply #4 on Jun 28, 2009, 4:04pm »
That was me sitting up there watching out for you . I am a Bald Eagle in my Indian spirit . Just wanted to make sure you guys were safe from the Mountain Lion.
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