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Gasconade River

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2mapped trips
5.8–7 midistance range
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The Gasconade River runs high near Hazelgreen, Missouri, beside a bridge and wooded riverbank.
Gasconade River near HazelgreenPhoto by Larry D. Buschmann/USGS · USGS asset: public domain
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Your tripPointers Creek Access to Cooper Hill Conservation AreaAbout 5.8 mi · About 2–3.5 hr · easy
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Gasconade River paddle planning

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Water levels

These Gasconade River routes use Gasconade River near Rich Fountain, MO as the main gauge reference.

Route options

Compare 2 scored routes across Central Missouri. Open a route page for put-in, take-out, distance, source confidence, and access notes.

Difficulty

Gasconade River routes here are marked easy, so choose the stretch that fits your group and conditions.

Gasconade River paddling FAQ

Where can I paddle the Gasconade River?

Paddle Today tracks 2 Gasconade River routes across Central Missouri. Compare the route cards on this page, then open an individual route for put-in, take-out, distance, and access notes.

How should I check Gasconade River water levels?

Start with the route score and gauge notes for the stretch you plan to paddle. This hub includes routes watched with Gasconade River near Rich Fountain, MO, and each route page explains its own target range or low-water floor.

Which Gasconade River route is best today?

Use the live route cards above to compare today's Paddle Today scores. The best stretch can change with water level, recent trend, weather, access, and route difficulty.