Eleven Point/Doniphan Ranger District

Sand Play

Float Camp Recreation Area

$ - Day Use Fee

Group Picnic Area is reservable

Located only 150 feet from the cool waters of the crystal clear Current River and nestled under a mature forest of hardwoods which offers plentiful shade, the swift-moving river allows for enjoyable float trips, as well as canoeing and great fishing. There is not a developed beach at Float Camp Recreation Area, but this is a popular area for wading and water play. CAUTION! Current River is swift and there is no lifeguard is on duty.

Mountain Biking

Trail	Miles	Other Uses
Between the Rivers Section of the Ozark Trail	30	Mountain Biking, Hiking, Horseback Riding
Blue Ridge Trail	10	Mountain Biking, Horseback Riding
Eleven Point River Section of the Ozark Trail	30	Mountain Biking, Hiking, Horseback Riding
Lazy C Trail	1	Mountain Biking, Hiking, Horseback Riding
McCormack - Greer Trail	3.81	Mountain Biking, Hiking, Horseback Riding

 

Areas for Mountain Biking at Eleven Point/Doniphan Ranger District

• Blue Ridge (equestrian)
• Lazy C
• McCormack Lake Day Use Area
• OT - Between the Rivers Section
• Highway 60 trailhead (OT)
• Katy Trailhead (OT)
• Sinking Creek Trailhead (OT)
• OT - Eleven Point River Section

Campground Camping

Deer Leap Recreation Area

$ - Day Use and Camping fees

Sites are first come, first served

The Deer Leap Recreation Area is situated on the east bank of the Current River and provides primitive camping, a boat launch and floater access/tuber launch. There are seven (7) campsites; each with a fire ring, table and lantern post. Other amenities include: water, vault toilet, and launch facilities.

 

Greer Crossing Recreation Area

$ - Camping fees

Sites are first come, first served

The campground is set back away from the water’s edge. A campground host is on site in the summer. This Recreation Area offers camping, picnic tables, fire pits, toilet, boat ramp and parking. There are 16 single and 3 double mowed sites which offer seclusion and privacy, each with table, fire ring, and lantern post. There is a centrally located vault toilet in the Campground. Drinking water and trash bins are available.

 

Float Camp Recreation Area

$ - Day Use and Camping fees

Sites are first come, first served, group picnic pavilion is reservable

The Float Camp Campground is adjacent to the day use area. This is a large, open campground with little privacy screening between campsites. While there's not much solitude, but you'll enjoy level, roomy campsites and have a good opportunity to socialize with adjacent campers. Campground: 20 campsites, each with table, fire ring, and lantern post, including 8 with electrical hook-ups.. No individual water hook-up, but pressurized water system provides drinking water for campers.

 

Fourche Lake Recreation

$ - No fees

Sites are first come, first served

There is a beautiful wooden dock to fish off of or just simply look at the lake. The dock, path leading to the dock, and bathroom are all handicapped accessible. There is dispersed camping available at 6 established sites with fire rings. There is no water or electric hookup available. Fourche Lake is 49 acres in size and provides opportunities for catching catfish, panfish and bass.

 

McCormack Lake Recreation Area

$ - No fees

Sites are first come, first served

McCormack Lake Recreation Area is located near Greer Spring and offers good fishing and boating. The 15-acre lake is stocked annually with panfish and bass being the catch of the day. The campground is primitive with limited picnic tables, firerings and lantern posts. A vault toilet is provided. No water is available.

 

Watercress Recreation Area

$ - Day Use (picnic pavilion) and Camping fees

Group picnic site can be reserved, campsites are first come, first served

Watercress Campground lies on the banks one of the forest’s greatest treasures; the Current River. The campground offers 17 campsites for tent or RV camping, each site is equipped with a table and campfire ring. Vault toilets are provided. 

Areas for Campground Camping at Eleven Point/Doniphan Ranger District

• Current River
• Deer Leap Recreation Area
• Float Camp Recreation Area
• Watercress Recreation Area
• Eleven Point National Wild and Scenic River
• Greer Crossing Recreation Area
• McCormack Lake Recreation Area

RV Camping

Deer Leap Recreation Area

$ - Day Use and Camping fees

Sites are first come, first served

The Deer Leap Recreation Area is situated on the east bank of the Current River and provides primitive camping, a boat launch and floater access/tuber launch. There are seven (7) campsites; each with a fire ring, table and lantern post. Other amenities include: water, vault toilet, and launch facilities.

 

Greer Crossing Recreation Area

$ - Camping fees

Sites are first come, first served

The campground is set back away from the water’s edge. A campground host is on site in the summer. This Recreation Area offers camping, picnic tables, fire pits, toilet, boat ramp and parking. There are 16 single and 3 double mowed sites which offer seclusion and privacy, each with table, fire ring, and lantern post. There is a centrally located vault toilet in the Campground. Drinking water and trash bins are available.

 

Float Camp Recreation Area

$ - Day Use and Camping fees

Sites are first come, first served, group picnic pavilion is reservable

The Float Camp Campground is adjacent to the day use area. This is a large, open campground with little privacy screening between campsites. While there's not much solitude, but you'll enjoy level, roomy campsites and have a good opportunity to socialize with adjacent campers. Campground: 20 campsites, each with table, fire ring, and lantern post, including 8 with electrical hook-ups.. No individual water hook-up, but pressurized water system provides drinking water for campers.

 

Watercress Recreation Area

$ - Day Use (picnic pavilion) and Camping fees

Group picnic site can be reserved, campsites are first come, first served

Watercress Campground lies on the banks one of the forest’s greatest treasures; the Current River. The campground offers 17 campsites for tent or RV camping, each site is equipped with a table and campfire ring. Vault toilets are provided. 

Areas for RV Camping at Eleven Point/Doniphan Ranger District

• Deer Leap Recreation Area
• Float Camp Recreation Area
• Watercress Recreation Area
• Eleven Point National Wild and Scenic River
• Greer Crossing Recreation Area

Dispersed Camping

Information on dispersed camping can be found on our dispersed camping page.

Areas for Dispersed Camping at Eleven Point/Doniphan Ranger District

• Blue Ridge (equestrian)
• OT - Current River Section
• Eleven Point National Wild and Scenic River
• Barn Hollow Float Camp
• Boze Mill Float Camp
• Cane Bluff River Access
• Greenbriar Float Camp
• Horseshoe Bend Float Camp
• Morgan Spring Float Camp
• Stinking Pond Float Camp
• Thomasville River Access
• Turner Mill South River Access
• Whites Creek Float Camp
• Whitten River Access
• Fourche Lake Recreation Area
• Irish Wilderness
• Whites Creek Trl
• Lazy C
• OT - Between the Rivers Section

Lake and Pond Fishing

Fourche Lake Recreation Area

$ - No fees

Fourche Lake is 49 acres in size and provides opportunities for catching catfish, panfish and bass. There is a boat launch available only electric motors are allowed. The dock, path leading to the dock, and bathroom are all handicapped accessible.

 

McCormack Lake Recreation Area

$ - No fees

McCormack Lake Recreation Area is located near Greer Spring and offers good fishing and boating. The 15-acre lake is stocked annually with panfish and bass being the catch of the day. The lake is a non-motorized area; boat motors are not allowed. An electric trolling motor is permitted. There is ample parking for picnickers and fishermen.

 

Ripley Lake

$ - No fees

Ripley Lake Recreation Area is a primitive fishing and picnic area. Ripley Lake Recreation Area is a 29 acre lake that is 30 feet at its deepest and has good bass and catfish populations. Boats are permitted but only electric motors are allowed.

 

Areas for Lake and Pond Fishing at Eleven Point/Doniphan Ranger District

• Fourche Lake Recreation Area
• McCormack Lake Day Use Area
• McCormack Lake Recreation Area
• Ripley Lake

River and Stream Fishing

Current River

No fees - Bay Nothing

Day Use Fees - Deer Leap, Float Camp,  Watercress - picnic pavilion

The clear and cool Current River between Doniphan and Van Buren MO, provides both motorized and non-motorized fishing opportunities thru are a variety of access points listed below the river name. Fish species include bass and panfish. Water is typically between 45 and 70 degrees and varies from 1 - 8 feet deep.

 

Eleven Point National Wild and Scenic River

No Day Use fees - Barn Hollow, Boze Mill, Greenbriar, Greer Crossing, McCormack Lake, Highway 142, Morgan Spring, Riverton East, Stinking Pond, Thomasville, Turner Mill North, Turner Mill South, Whites Creek

There are opportunities aplenty for small mouth bass and pan fish. Special regulations apply. Go to www.mdc.mo.gov for more information. Trout fishing starts at the confluence of the Greer spring branch and the river. Greer Springs is the beginning of the blue ribbon trout section which extends about 6 miles to Turner Mill spring. Flies and artificial lures only are allowed (soft plastic and baits are prohibited) and there is a limit of 1 fish at least 18 inches. There is a strong population in this section of river. 

 

Fource Lake Recreation Area

$ - No fees

Fourche Lake is 49 acres in size and provides opportunities for catching catfish, panfish and bass. There is a boat launch available only electric motors are allowed. The dock, path leading to the dock, and bathroom are all handicapped accessible.

 

Ripley Lake

$ - No fees

Ripley Lake Recreation Area is a primitive fishing and picnic area. Ripley Lake Recreation Area is a 29 acre lake that is 30 feet at its deepest and has good bass and catfish populations. Boats are permitted but only electric motors are allowed.

 

Areas for River and Stream Fishing at Eleven Point/Doniphan Ranger District

• Current River
• Bay Nothing Gravel Boat Launch
• Deer Leap Recreation Area
• Float Camp Recreation Area
• Watercress Recreation Area
• Eleven Point National Wild and Scenic River
• Barn Hollow Float Camp
• Boze Mill Float Camp
• Greenbriar Float Camp
• Greer Crossing Recreation Area
• Highway 142 River Access
• Morgan Spring Float Camp
• Riverton East River Access
• Stinking Pond Float Camp
• Thomasville River Access
• Turner Mill North River Access
• Turner Mill South River Access
• Whites Creek Float Camp
• Whitten River Access

Day Hiking

Trail	Miles	Other Uses
Irish Wilderness - Whites Creek Trail	18.6	Hiking, Horseback Riding
Lazy C Trail	1	Mountain Biking, Hiking, Horseback Riding
Ozark Trail
Between the Rivers Section of the Ozark Trail	30	Mountain Biking, Hiking, Horseback Riding
Current River Section of the Ozark Trail	30	Mountain Biking, Hiking, Horseback Riding
Eleven Point River Section of the Ozark Trail	30	Mountain Biking, Hiking, Horseback Riding
Current River
Deer Leap and Float Camp - Woodchuck Trail	.5	Hiking
Deer Leap - White Oak Trail	1.5	Hiking
Watercress - Songbird Trail	1.2	Hiking
Eleven Point River
Greer Crossing - McCormack - Greer Trail	3.81	Mountain Biking, Hiking, Horseback Riding
Greer Spring and Trail	.9	Hiking
Morgan Spring foot paths	Varies	Hiking
Turner Mill North foot paths	Varies	Hiking

Areas for Day Hiking at Eleven Point/Doniphan Ranger District

• Current River
• Float Camp Recreation Area
• White Oak and Wood Chuck Trails
• OT - Current River Section
• Watercress Recreation Area
• Songbird Hike
• Eleven Point National Wild and Scenic River
• Greer Crossing Recreation Area
• Greer Spring
• Morgan Spring Float Camp
• Turner Mill North River Access
• Irish Wilderness
• Whites Creek Trl
• Brawley Pond Trailhead
• Camp Five Pond Trailhead
• Lazy C
• McCormack Lake Day Use Area
• McCormack Lake Recreation Area
• OT - Between the Rivers Section
• Highway 60 trailhead (OT)
• Katy Trailhead (OT)
• Sinking Creek Trailhead (OT)
• OT - Eleven Point River Section
• Paty Pond trailhead (OT)

Backpacking

Trail	Miles	Other Uses
Irish Wilderness - Whites Creek Trail	18.6	Hiking, Horseback Riding
Ozark Trail
Between the Rivers Section of the Ozark Trail	30	Mountain Biking, Hiking, Horseback Riding
Current River Section of the Ozark Trail	30	Mountain Biking, Hiking, Horseback Riding
Eleven Point River Section of the Ozark Trail	30	Mountain Biking, Hiking, Horseback Riding
Eleven Point River
Greer Crossing - McCormack - Greer Trail	3.81	Mountain Biking, Hiking, Horseback Riding

Areas for Backpacking at Eleven Point/Doniphan Ranger District

• Blue Ridge (equestrian)
• Current River
• OT - Current River Section
• Eleven Point National Wild and Scenic River
• Greer Crossing Recreation Area
• Irish Wilderness
• Whites Creek Trl
• Brawley Pond Trailhead
• Camp Five Pond Trailhead
• OT - Between the Rivers Section
• Highway 60 trailhead (OT)
• Katy Trailhead (OT)
• Sinking Creek Trailhead (OT)
• OT - Eleven Point River Section
• Paty Pond trailhead (OT)

Horse Camping

Irish Wilderness

$ - No fees

The Irish Wilderness is a dense forest of oaks and hickory.  There are no designated campgrounds or campsites in the Wilderness.

 

Lazy C Trail

$ - No fees

Dispersed camping permitted at the trailhead. There are six designated primitive sites.

Areas for Horse Camping at Eleven Point/Doniphan Ranger District

• Irish Wilderness
• Whites Creek Trl
• Lazy C

Horse Riding

Trail	Miles	Other Uses
Blue Ridge Trail	10	Mountain Biking, Horseback Riding
Irish Wilderness - Whites Creek Trail	18.6	Hiking, Horseback Riding
Lazy C Trail	1	Mountain Biking, Hiking, Horseback Riding
Ozark Trail
Between the Rivers Section of the Ozark Trail	30	Mountain Biking, Hiking, Horseback Riding
Current River Section of the Ozark Trail	30	Mountain Biking, Hiking, Horseback Riding
Eleven Point River Section of the Ozark Trail	30	Mountain Biking, Hiking, Horseback Riding
Eleven Point River
Greer Crossing - McCormack - Greer Trail	3.81	Mountain Biking, Hiking, Horseback Riding

Areas for Horse Riding at Eleven Point/Doniphan Ranger District

• Blue Ridge (equestrian)
• Current River
• OT - Current River Section
• Irish Wilderness
• Whites Creek Trl
• Brawley Pond Trailhead
• Camp Five Pond Trailhead
• Lazy C
• McCormack Lake Day Use Area
• OT - Between the Rivers Section
• Highway 60 trailhead (OT)
• Katy Trailhead (OT)
• Sinking Creek Trailhead (OT)
• OT - Eleven Point River Section

Viewing Wildlife

The Mark Twain National Forest, situated in the ancient and beautiful Missouri Ozarks, is home to over 650 native wildlife species. These include almost 200 kinds of fish, over 100 different amphibians and reptiles, over 300 breeds of birds, and around 60 types of mammals. Species range from “A” (Amphiuma tidactylum, the three-toed amphiuma – an aquatic salamander that resembles an eel) to “Z” (Zenaida macroura, commonly known as the mourning dove.)

For information on Wildlife Watching, Birding, and Pollinators visit our Wildlife page.

Areas for Viewing Wildlife at Eleven Point/Doniphan Ranger District

• Blue Ridge (equestrian)
• Songbird Hike
• Eleven Point National Wild and Scenic River
• Greer Spring
• Falling Springs Picnic Ground
• Fourche Lake Recreation Area
• McCormack Lake Recreation Area
• Ripley Lake

Viewing Plants

Mark Twain National Forest encompasses a large and varied landscape throughout most of the Ozarks of Missouri, and even a small part of the prairie region in the center of the State.

Within this wide and varied landscape there exists a diverse array of plants. Of the roughly 2,800 species of plant in Missouri, about two-thirds can be found on the Forest. While most can be found commonly throughout the Forest, less common species can be found in specific natural communities such as calcareous fens, acid seeps, and glades (limestone, dolomite and igneous).

Spring wildflowers are especially showy in the Missouri Ozarks, and a hike in riparian forests in March and April will lead the visitor to many beautiful displays of wildflowers.

What to look for

• Native - MDC Field Guide
• Non-Native - Mark Twain NNIS | MDC Problem Plant Control
• Threatened, Endangered and Candidate Species - Mark Twain | MDC Species

Areas for Viewing Plants at Eleven Point/Doniphan Ranger District

• Songbird Hike
• Eleven Point National Wild and Scenic River
• Greer Spring
• McCormack Lake Recreation Area

Viewing Scenery

Current River

The Current River is swift, clear and cool. Visitors frequently stop on the numerous gravel bars. The Current River flows past scenic bluffs, springs, and caves as it meanders through the Mark Twain National Forest toward Doniphan.

Watercress Recreation Area - 

$ - No day use fees for parking; picnic pavilion is reservable and has a fee

The campground lies on the banks of the Current River, providing views of southesatern Missouri that can't be otherwise seen. The campground is also adjacent to the Ozark National Scenic Riverways, which is a series of protected rivers in the area managed by the National Park Service.

 

Eleven Point 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.

Greer Spring - 

$ - No fees

Greer Spring is the second largest spring in Missouri. Its average daily flow of 222 million gallons, dropping 62 feet in elevation for 1.25 miles where it runs into the Eleven Point National Scenic River and more than doubles the size of the river. The spring flows from two outlets about 250 feet apart at the bottom of a steep, shaded ravine at the terminus of the trail.

 

Thomasville River Access - 

$ - No fees

At Thomasville water flows clear and unpolluted from more than 30 major springs that feed it constantly and produce year round paddling conditions. 

 

Fourche Lake

$ - No fees

Located on the 49-acre Fourche Lake the recreation area has a dock and path leading to the lake. 

 

Irish Wilderness

The Irish Wilderness is a dense forest of oaks and hickory. The Irish is characterized by a rolling to steep topography with a wide variety of Karst topography features such as sinkholes, disappearing streams, and caves. Elevations range from less than 500 feet near the Eleven Point River to over 900 feet in the northeast corner near Camp Five Pond. Whites Creek, the principle stream in the Irish Wilderness, flows cool and fresh in the spring, but during the long, hot summers, much of the creek dries up, with only a few scattered pools remaining. Other small streams flow along the surface in short stretches to disappear underground, and emerge again at numerous small springs throughout the area. The western boundary of the Irish Wilderness is adjacent to the Eleven Point National Scenic River.

Whites Creek Trail

$ - No fees

From the trailhead at Camp Five Pond to the Eleven Point River, visitors are exposed to a wide variety of natural terrain and geographical relief. From relatively flat land at the beginning, hikers traverse through many ecological zones including dried creek beds, grasslands, glades, bluff country, and breathtaking views overlooking the Eleven Point River.

Areas for Viewing Scenery at Eleven Point/Doniphan Ranger District

• Current River
• Eleven Point National Wild and Scenic River
• Cane Bluff River Access
• Greer Spring
• Morgan Spring Float Camp
• Falling Springs Picnic Ground
• Fourche Lake Recreation Area
• Irish Wilderness
• Whites Creek Trl
• Brawley Pond Trailhead
• Camp Five Pond Trailhead

Picnicking

Fourche Lake
$ - no day use fees
sites are first come, first served

There is a vault toilet and picnic tables for picnickers.

Ripley Lake
$ - no day use fees
sites are first come, first served

Ripley Lake Recreation Area is a primitive fishing and picnic area.

 

Current River

Float Camp
$ - Day use fees
Reservations for the group picnic area

Visitors enjoy horseshoe pits and volleyball courts, as well as hiking and other recreational opportunities nearby.  The day-use picnic area offers an accessible group shelter that can accommodate up to 75 people. The site is equipped with electricity, tables and grills. Individual sites are available on a first come, first served basis. Accessible vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided.

Watercress Recreation Area
$ - fee for group picnic area
Rservations for grou ppicnic site

Picnic tables, pedestal grills, trash receptacles, drinking water, flush toilets are available. Two pavilions for picnicking are available.  Several individual picnic sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

 

Eleven Point River

Boze Mill
$ - No fees
all sites are first come, first served

Boze Mill is nestled in a beautiful glen beside the Eleven Point River just above Riverton. Tables and grills are available.

Cane Bluff
$ - No fees
sites are first come, first served

Cane Bluff is a river access site for the Eleven Point River with picnic tables and restrooms.

Greer Crossing
$ - no day use fees
sites are first come, first served

A picnic area is near the boat access. The picnic area has 4 individual sites, each with a grill and one or more tables.

McCormack Lake
$ - no day use fees
sites are first come, first served

There are three picnic sitesbeside the lake with ample parking. 

Riverton West
$ - no day use fees
sites ar first come, first served

There are 4 picnic sites available, each with a table and pedestal grill. There is a vault toilet at the site. There is not trash service pack in pack out rules apply.

Turner Mill North
$ - no day use fees
sites are first come, first served

Turner Mill North is located on the left side Eleven Point National Scenic River at mile 22.3.

Turner Mill South
$ - no day use fees
sites are first come, first served

Turner Mill South is located on the right bank of the river at 21.5 miles. 

Falling Springs
$ - no day use fees
sites are first come, first served

This day use facility is situated on the edge of a pond formed by a spring that falls from a rock wall. The three picnic sites have tables and pedestal grills. There is a vault toilet at the picnic area.

Areas for Picnicking at Eleven Point/Doniphan Ranger District

• Current River
• Float Camp Recreation Area
• Watercress Recreation Area
• Eleven Point National Wild and Scenic River
• Boze Mill Float Camp
• Greer Crossing Recreation Area
• Riverton West River Access
• Turner Mill North River Access
• Turner Mill South River Access
• Falling Springs Picnic Ground
• Fourche Lake Recreation Area
• McCormack Lake Day Use Area
• McCormack Lake Recreation Area
• Ripley Lake

Group Picnicking

Float Camp
$ - Day use fees
Reservations for the group picnic area

Visitors enjoy horseshoe pits and volleyball courts, as well as hiking and other recreational opportunities nearby.  The day-use picnic area offers an accessible group shelter that can accommodate up to 75 people. The site is equipped with electricity, tables and grills. Individual sites are available on a first come, first served basis. Accessible vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided.

Watercress Recreation Area
$ - fee for group picnic area
Rservations for grou ppicnic site

Picnic tables, pedestal grills, trash receptacles, drinking water, flush toilets are available. Two pavilions for picnicking are available.  Several individual picnic sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Areas for Group Picnicking at Eleven Point/Doniphan Ranger District

• Current River
• Float Camp Recreation Area
• McCormack Lake Recreation Area

Scenic Driving

Areas for Scenic Driving at Eleven Point/Doniphan Ranger District

• Eleven Point National Wild and Scenic River
• Turner Mill South River Access

Boating - Motorized

Current River

Bay Nothing

$ - no day use fees

A concrete boat launch is available for motorized and non-motorized boats. 

 

Deer Leap

$ - day use fee

Deer Leap Boat Ramp provides launching capabilities for motorized and non-motorized boats with ample parking. There is also a vault toilet located at the boat ramp. Small motorized boats may be launched at the single-lane, concrete Deer Leap Boat Launch, year round.

 

Float Camp

$ - day use fees

Hot summer days attract hundreds of weekend floaters. There is no place to launch a boat at Float Camp, but a boat launch is available at nearby Deer Leap Recreation Area.

 

Watercress

$ - no day use fee for boating

The Watercress Boat Launch is situated on the west bank of the Current River and provides a concrete boat launch for motorized and non-motorized boats. This access is less remote than some other sites on the Current River.

 

Eleven Point River

Barn Hollow

$ - No day use fees

Access to this site is by river only. 

 

Boze Mill

$ - No day use fees

This is a popular stopping point for people canoeing on the Eleven Point River. 

 

Cane Bluff

$ - no fees

Cane Bluff Access has concrete boat ramp, picnic tables and restrooms along a scenic stretch of river with towering rock bluffs.

 

Greenbriar

$ - no fees

The Greenbriar Float Camp is located on the left side of the Eleven Point National Scenic River at 30.9 miles. 

 

Greer Crossing

$ - No day use fees

A concrete boat ramp provides easy access for jon boats.  Motors are limited to 25 hp.

 

Highway 142

$ - no fees

The Highway 142 access known as "The Narrows" is the last river access for the Eleven Point National Scenic River at 44.3 miles. This is a developed site with a boat ramp, paved parking and a vault toilet.

 

Horseshoe

$ - no fees

Access to the camp is by river only. 

 

Morgan Spring

$ - no fees

Access to the camp is by river only.

 

Riverton Esast

$ - no fees

This is a developed site that provides a paved roadway to a boat ramp, parking area, canoe launch and a vault toilet. This access is utilized by both motorized and non-motorized boat users.

 

Thomasville

$ - no fees

Motorized boats are not recommended. There are some spots that will require walking and/ or portages as the river is not deep in some places, particularly in drought season.

 

Turner Mill North

$ - no fees

Turner Mill North is located on the left side Eleven Point National Scenic River at mile 22.3 at the edge of Irish Wilderness. 

 

Whites Creek

$ - no fees

This camp is just 0.5 miles below Whitten only accessible by boat.

 

Areas for Boating - Motorized at Eleven Point/Doniphan Ranger District

• Current River
• Bay Nothing Gravel Boat Launch
• Deer Leap Recreation Area
• Watercress Recreation Area
• Eleven Point National Wild and Scenic River
• Barn Hollow Float Camp
• Boze Mill Float Camp
• Cane Bluff River Access
• Greenbriar Float Camp
• Greer Crossing Recreation Area
• Highway 142 River Access
• Horseshoe Bend Float Camp
• Morgan Spring Float Camp
• Riverton East River Access
• Stinking Pond Float Camp
• Thomasville River Access
• Turner Mill North River Access
• Turner Mill South River Access
• Whites Creek Float Camp
• Whitten River Access
• Ripley Lake

Boating - Non-Motorized

Fourche Lake

$ - no fees

There is a boat launch available only electric motors are allowed.

 

Ripley Lake

$ - no fees

Boats are permitted but only electric motors are allowed. 

 

McCormack Lake

$ - no fees

The lake is a non-motorized area; boat motors are not allowed. An electric trolling motor is permitted.

 

Current River

Bay Nothing

$ - no day use fees

A concrete boat launch is available for motorized and non-motorized boats.

 

Deer Leap

$ - day use fee

Deer Leap Boat Ramp provides launching capabilities for motorized and non-motorized boats with ample parking. There is also a vault toilet located at the boat ramp. 

 

Float Camp

$ - day use fees

Hot summer days attract hundreds of weekend floaters. There is no place to launch a boat at Float Camp, but a boat launch is available at nearby Deer Leap Recreation Area.

 

Watercress

$ - no day use fee for boating

The Watercress Boat Launch is situated on the west bank of the Current River and provides a concrete boat launch for motorized and non-motorized boats. This access is less remote than some other sites on the Current River.

 

Eleven Point River

Barn Hollow

$ - No day use fees

Access to this site is by river only.

 

Boze Mill

$ - No day use fees

This is a popular stopping point for people canoeing on the Eleven Point River.

 

Cane Bluff

$ - no fees

Cane Bluff Access has concrete boat ramp, picnic tables and restrooms along a scenic stretch of river with towering rock bluffs.

 

Greenbriar

$ - no fees

The Greenbriar Float Camp is located on the left side of the Eleven Point National Scenic River at 30.9 miles.

 

Greer Crossing

$ - No day use fees

A concrete boat ramp provides easy access for jon boats. Motors are limited to 25 hp.

 

Highway 142

$ - no fees

This is a developed site with a boat ramp, paved parking and a vault toilet.

 

Horseshoe

$ - no fees

Access to the camp is by river only.

 

Morgan Spring

$ - no fees

Access to the camp is by river only.

 

Riverton East

$ - no fees

This is a developed site that provides a paved roadway to a boat ramp, parking area, canoe launch and a vault toilet. This access is utilized by both motorized and non-motorized boat users.

 

Thomasville

$ - no fees

Motorized boats are not recommended. There are some spots that will require walking and/ or portages as the river is not deep in some places, particularly in drought season.

 

Turner Mill North

$ - no fees

Turner Mill North is located on the left side Eleven Point National Scenic River at mile 22.3 at the edge of Irish Wilderness.

 

Turner Mill South

$ - no fees

This access is rustic in nature and offers a concrete boat launch, and toilet facilities.

 

Whites Creek

$ - no fees

This camp is just 0.5 miles below Whitten only accessible by boat.

Areas for Boating - Non-Motorized at Eleven Point/Doniphan Ranger District

• Current River
• Bay Nothing Gravel Boat Launch
• Deer Leap Recreation Area
• Watercress Recreation Area
• Eleven Point National Wild and Scenic River
• Barn Hollow Float Camp
• Boze Mill Float Camp
• Cane Bluff River Access
• Greenbriar Float Camp
• Greer Crossing Recreation Area
• Highway 142 River Access
• Horseshoe Bend Float Camp
• Morgan Spring Float Camp
• Riverton East River Access
• Thomasville River Access
• Turner Mill North River Access
• Turner Mill South River Access
• Whites Creek Float Camp
• Whitten River Access
• Fourche Lake Recreation Area
• McCormack Lake Day Use Area
• McCormack Lake Recreation Area
• Ripley Lake

Swimming

The Forest Service does not provide lifeguards, post boundaries, test water quality, or measure water depth or current at any of these swimming areas. Anyone wishing to swim in them needs to carefully consider the risks involved, and take steps to assure their own protection and that of other members of their party, particularly children. Even commonly used swimming areas may have strong currents during moderate to high waters, or rocks, drop-offs, or other unseen hazards beneath the surface of the water.

USE CAUTION AND SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK WHEN YOU ENJOY ANY OF THESE AREAS!

Fourche Lake

$ - no fees

Fourche Lake is 49 acres in size.

 

Current River

Watercress

$ - no day use fee for boating

There is no managed swimming in this area.  However, this part of the Current River is popular for water play and cooling off during the summer.  The water is not monitored or tested, rocks and drop-offs are not marked, and the current can be strong, especially during periods of high water.  Enter the stream at your own risk.

 

Eleven Point River

Alternating stretches of rapids and deep clear pools wind around moss covered boulders and shading bottomland hardwood trees.

Areas for Swimming at Eleven Point/Doniphan Ranger District

• Current River
• Watercress Recreation Area
• Eleven Point National Wild and Scenic River

Tubing

Bay Nothing

$ - no fees

The Bay Nothing Gravel Boat Launch is situated on the east bank of the Current River

 

Deer Leap

$ - day use fee

The Tuber Launch is temporarily being operated at the end of the campground, and is a popular put-in for floating the Current River. This access is also shared with outfitter/guides. Limited public parking is allowed in the launch area. Most private floaters take out below the bridge in Doniphan at the public boat launch, and outfitted floaters take out at the outfitter’s private launches in Doniphan. This float takes about 5 hours.

 

Float Camp

$ - day use fee

Hot summer days attract hundreds of weekend floaters. CAUTION! Current River is swift and has many snags that must be avoided. 

 

Watercress

$ - no day use fee for parking; picnic pavilion fee

Reservations for the picnic pavilion

Tubing is popular along the Current River. 

 

Riverton West

$ - no fees

Riverton West Access is located on the right side of the Eleven Point National Scenic River at 35.6 miles.

Areas for Tubing at Eleven Point/Doniphan Ranger District

• Current River
• Bay Nothing Gravel Boat Launch
• Deer Leap Recreation Area
• Watercress Recreation Area