Eleven Point National Wild and Scenic River
The Eleven Point National Wild and Scenic River meanders through the picturesque Ozark hills of southern Missouri. Its course is cut in the shadows of steep bluffs, through sloping forested valleys, and low-lying riparian ecosystems. Barely more than a small stream at its upper reaches near Thomasville, it gains considerable width and depth as its proceeds south-eastward.
There are currently eleven designated access points to the river by vehicle. Of these access points, 7 sites have amenities. The remaining 4 access sites have no amenities. In addition, there are 7 float camps designated on the river to provide overnight camping for river users, most of these are only accessible by boat.
Miles are starting from Thomasville and are as the river flows:
0.0 Mi. State Highway 99 Access at Thomasville is the uppermost point from which the Eleven Point can be floated. (July through October is generally the low flow period and canoeing may not be possible). Thomasville was a trading post for exchanging goods with the Indians, became a settlement in 1809, and served as Oregon County seat from 1845-1859. 0.5 Mi. Middle Fork of the Eleven Point River enters and increases the river flow.
1.5 Mi. Mill Creek and Barren Fork enters from the south bringing still more water.
3.0 Mi. Posey Spring enters the river from the left via a wooded glen. The spring emerges from the base of a bluff on private land a few feet from the river.
3.8 Mi. Round Hollow enters from the left and the river turns abruptly south, skirting around bluffs to the east and south. At this point, there are remnant upright supports and several cross members of an old low water bridge. A portage may be necessary.
5.9 Mi. Blowing Spring enters the river from the left.
6.2 Mi. Roaring Spring, to the right on private land, makes enough noise that a topographic map is scarcely needed for guidance. The water pours from a horizontal crack in the face of the bluff, plunging 15 yards to the river in a tumbling cascade.
6.7 Mi. Graham Springs branch enters from the right. The Spring itself is about 0.3 miles up Graham Hollow on private land.
9.3 Mi. Cane Bluff Access and Picnic Area is the first public access point down river from Thomasville. The towering 250 foot Cane Bluff is directly across the river from the access area. Upstream 100 feet, a rock slide occurred in 1991, knocking down trees and scaring the bluff to the river’s edge.
The Eleven Point National Wild and Scenic River was established in 1968 as a 44-mile scenic river, free of impoundments with a largely undeveloped shoreline and watershed.
Thomasville River Access, situated in Oregon County, provides the first opportunity for accessing the Eleven Point National Scenic River.
Cane Bluff River Access is located on the left side of the Eleven Point National Scenic River.
As you exit the highway, the campground is located to the left with campsites located off of a loop road that circles through the campground.
When you pull into this parking lot it’s easy to find the trailhead which starts you on the downhill, .9 mile hike to the Greer Spring.
This old Grist Mill is a window into the past. Visitors can park at the nearby Greer Springs trailhead parking area and walk a short trail that connect to the mi
Turner Mill North is located on the left side of the Eleven Point National Scenic River. This access is 4.9 miles downriver of Greer Crossing.
Horseshoe Bend Float Camp is a primitive float camp located on the left side of Eleven Point National Scenic River.
Barn Hollow Float Camp is on the left bank of the Eleven Point National Scenic River. This camp is located 10.4 miles downriver of Greer Crossing.
The Whitten River Access is located on the right bank of the Eleven Point National Scenic River. This is a popular launch and take out site on the river.
The Whites Creek Float Camp is located on the left side of the Eleven Point National Scenic River.
The 16,277-acre Irish Wilderness is a dense forest of oaks and hickory that was designated in 1984.
The Greenbriar Float Camp is located on the left side of the Eleven Point National Scenic River. This is a primitive dispersed campsite with a pit toilet.
Boze Mill Float Camp, located on the Eleven Point National Scenic River, can be accessed from the river or down a short path from a parking area.
Riverton East Access is on the left side of the Eleven Point River. This poplar access is located just off State Highway 160 in Riverton, Mo at Riverton Bridge.
Riverton West Access is located on the right side of the Eleven Point National Scenic River. This site is accessible by vehicle or by boat.
Morgan Spring Float Camp is on the right, just past the spring branch inlet from Morgan Spring. This camp is 7.7 miles downriver of Riverton.
The Highway 142 access known as "The Narrows" is the last river access for the Eleven Point National Scenic River. This access is 8.7 miles downriver of Riverton.