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Eleven Point River
Cane Bluff River Access to Greer Crossing Recreation Area
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Safety
Route safety
CautionThis route has hazards or access considerations that require extra verification.
Safety details
The Forest Service describes this as a small upper-river section that is most comfortable in spring. Near the 300 cfs floor, expect more scraping, shallow riffles, and occasional short portages above Greer Spring.
- Rain can raise the Eleven Point quickly, and fresh wood or blind-bend strainers matter more on this upper section because easy exits are limited between Cane Bluff and Greer Crossing.
- Use only the published Forest Service accesses and keep the shuttle conservative. Greer Spring adds colder, faster water near the finish, and the rural road network is not a good substitute for a planned take-out.
Conditions
Gauge history and hourly forecast
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Gauge detail
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Gauge note
Minimum 300 cfs · Eleven Point River near Bardley, MO
Gauge context
Use the Eleven Point near Bardley gauge as a conservative low-water estimate. Around 300 cfs is the floor; below that, expect shallow riffles, regular dragging, and possible short portages on the upper river above Greer Spring. There is not enough exact-route support to name an ideal range or high-water cutoff.
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Plan
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Route logistics
Access and shuttle
Launch at Cane Bluff and take out at Greer Crossing for a spring-favored upper Eleven Point float. Use the Bardley gauge as a conservative low-water estimate, but expect the river above Greer Spring to feel shallower and slower than the downstream gauge suggests.
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Put-in
Cane Bluff River AccessCane Bluff and Greer Crossing are official Forest Service river accesses with published coordinates, but road conditions, parking limits, and site rules can change.
Take-out
Greer Crossing Recreation AreaThe Bardley gauge is downstream of Greer Spring, so this upper section can require more scraping and local judgment than the gauge alone suggests.
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Access caveats and watch for
Access caveats
- Cane Bluff and Greer Crossing are official Forest Service river accesses with published coordinates, but road conditions, parking limits, and site rules can change.
- The Bardley gauge is downstream of Greer Spring, so this upper section can require more scraping and local judgment than the gauge alone suggests.
- The Eleven Point corridor includes private lands under scenic easement. Do not assume banks away from public accesses, designated float camps, or legal gravel-bar stops are public.
Watch for
- Shallow riffles, scraping, and occasional short portages when the Bardley gauge is near the 300 cfs floor, especially above Greer Spring.
- Fresh wood, blind bends, rapid rises after rain, and a remote-feeling stretch with limited easy exits.
- Motorized users are allowed on this part of the National Wild and Scenic River under the 25 hp limit, and the water gets colder and swifter near Greer Spring.
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Score & sources
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Data behind the scoreGauge, thresholds, and timing
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| Gauge site | Eleven Point River near Bardley, MO |
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| Ideal range | Needs paddler reports |
| Known low-water floor | 300 cfs |
| High threshold | Not calibrated yet |
| Evidence strength behind the range | Local route guidance |
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| Main source behind this score | Rivers.MOHERP Bardley gauge rating and Cane Bluff-to-Greer trip evidence |
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NotesWhat to know before you go
These notes cover the access details, route quirks, and source caveats most likely to matter once you get there.
- Official route shapeCane Bluff to Greer Crossing, about 7.3 river miles
Forest Service river-mile notes place Cane Bluff at mile 9.3 and Greer Crossing at mile 16.6, making this the selected public segment immediately below closed Thomasville and immediately above the established Greer put-out.
- Public put-inCane Bluff River Access
The Forest Service lists Cane Bluff as open and identifies it as the first public access below Thomasville, with a vault toilet, trailer parking, and coordinates 36.796246, -91.405675.
- Public take-outGreer Crossing Recreation Area
The Forest Service lists Greer Crossing as open, notes that the boat launch and day-use area sit just off Highway 19, and publishes coordinates 36.79356389, -91.32854167.
- Gauge checkUSGS 07071500 at 628 cfs / 2.87 ft
A same-day Water Services IV refresh returned 628 cfs and 2.87 ft at 2026-06-22 06:30 CDT for Eleven Point River near Bardley, the downstream same-river gauge already used by adjacent Eleven Point routes.
- Low-water floor300 cfs minimum-only
Rivers.MOHERP rates the Bardley gauge Good beginning at 300 cfs and includes exact Cane Bluff-to-Greer rows marked Low at 572 cfs and Good at 1090 and 1600 cfs. The app keeps only the conservative 300 cfs floor and does not infer an ideal range or upper cutoff.
- Upper-river caveatSmall upper river above Greer Spring
The Forest Service says this upper section is small and comfortably floated in spring season, and its river-mile notes show Greer Spring entering just 0.6 miles above the take-out, where it more than doubles the river volume.
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More level reports needed
Only a low-water floor is known.
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Quick answers
Eleven Point River paddling FAQ
What water level is good for paddling Eleven Point River?
Paddle Today watches Eleven Point River near Bardley, MO and uses 300 cfs as the conservative low-water floor for this route. The ideal range still needs more paddler reports.
Where does this Eleven Point River route start and end?
This route starts at Cane Bluff River Access and ends at Greer Crossing Recreation Area, about About 7.3 mi by Forest Service river miles on the water.
Is this Eleven Point River route good for beginners?
This is listed as an easy route, but conditions still matter. Check today's score, water level, weather, and access notes before you go.
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