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Eleven Point River
Thomasville River Access to Cane Bluff River Access
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Plan
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Access plan
Access, shuttle, and map
Launch at Thomasville and take out at Cane Bluff for the uppermost public Eleven Point float. Use the Bardley gauge only as a conservative same-river estimate and expect this warmer, smaller reach to need more local judgment than the lower spring-fed Eleven Point routes.
Put-in
Thomasville River AccessOpen mapThe current Forest Service Thomasville page now shows the site open, but this access was closed earlier in June after flood damage. Recheck current Forest Service alerts before making the shuttle.
Take-out
Cane Bluff River AccessOpen mapThe Bardley gauge is well downstream, so this route can scrape, require walking, or feel more marginal than the gauge alone suggests.
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Access caveats and watch for
Access caveats
- The current Forest Service Thomasville page now shows the site open, but this access was closed earlier in June after flood damage. Recheck current Forest Service alerts before making the shuttle.
- The Bardley gauge is well downstream, so this route can scrape, require walking, or feel more marginal than the gauge alone suggests.
- Cane Bluff is the first public access below Thomasville. Do not assume other gravel bars, primitive pull-offs, or private-bank openings on this upper river are legal substitutes for the named accesses.
Watch for
- Shallow riffles, walking, or short portages when the river is low, especially in late spring or early summer dry spells.
- Old low-water bridge remnants, fresh wood, blind bends, rain-driven rises, and Class I-II upper-river consequences on a remote corridor.
- Motorized boats are not recommended here, potable water is not available at the accesses, and dispersed-camping rules at Cane Bluff come with extra responsibility if you are not treating the route as a straight day float.
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OutlookTomorrow and weekend
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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 |
| Data confidence behind the range | Local route guidance |
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| Main source behind this score | Rivers.MOHERP Bardley gauge rating, Thomasville-to-Cane-Bluff trip evidence, and adjacent upper-Eleven route practice |
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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 shapeThomasville to Cane Bluff, 9.3 miles
The current Forest Service Thomasville River Access page says Thomasville to Cane Bluff is a 9.3-mile float and describes it as the first opportunity to access the Eleven Point National Scenic River.
- Public put-inThomasville River Access, Site Open
The current Forest Service Thomasville page marks the site open, says the State Highway 99 bridge is the put-in, publishes coordinates 36.78548, -91.528058, and notes vault toilets.
- Public take-outCane Bluff River Access, first public access below Thomasville
The current Forest Service Cane Bluff page marks the site open, publishes coordinates 36.796246, -91.405675, and describes Cane Bluff as the first public access downriver from Thomasville.
- 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 08:30 CDT for Eleven Point River near Bardley, the same direct same-river gauge already used by adjacent Eleven Point routes.
- Conservative floor300 cfs minimum-only
Rivers.MOHERP rates the Bardley gauge Good beginning at 300 cfs and includes an exact Thomasville-to-Cane-Bluff row marked Good at about 1930 cfs / 4.70 ft. Because the gauge is downstream and the exact route lacks a fuller low-water ladder, the app keeps only the conservative 300 cfs floor already used on adjacent upper Eleven Point routes.
- Upper-river characterUsually March through June, some walking or portages, Class I-II
The current Forest Service Thomasville page says this section can usually be floated March through June, that some spots require walking or portages in drought season, and that the rapids are generally Class I-II.
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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 Thomasville River Access and ends at Cane Bluff River Access, about About 9.3 mi on the water.
Is this Eleven Point River route good for beginners?
This is listed as a moderate route. Expect more planning than an easy float, and use the live score, route notes, and source links before committing.
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