St. Francis “The Saint”
Missouri’s premier whitewater destination, the St. Francis River, boasts two distinct sections. The Upper section, rated Class I-II, begins at the Roselle put-in and concludes at Millstream Gardens. The Lower section, rated Class II-III, starts at Millstream Gardens and ends at Silvermines Campground.
If the river is flowing (indicated by the Roselle gauge reading 3 feet or higher) , you can head to the parking lot near the old D bridge at 10am, where you’ll likely find fellow paddlers shuttling up. If you happen to need to run your own shuttle, there’s a moderate hike back to Millstream Gardens.
The whitewater features on this river is entirely rain dependent, with a primary season between the months of February and May.
Lower St. Francis on American Whitewater | Roselle River Gauge by USACE | Roselle River Gauge by NOAA
Whitewater Creeks
For information on whitewater creeks in the area, visit mocreekin.com