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Eleven Point River
Turner Mill South River Access to Whitten River Access
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Conditions
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Plan
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Route logistics
Access and shuttle
Launch at Turner Mill South and take out at Whitten for the spring-fed Eleven Point link above the existing Whitten-to-Riverton route. Use the Bardley USGS gauge as a conservative low-water check, then make a same-day visual call at the launch.
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Put-in
Turner Mill South River AccessTurner Mill South and Whitten are official Forest Service river accesses with published coordinates, but access roads are rural and conditions can change after storms.
Take-out
Whitten River AccessThe Forest Service river-mile notes imply about 6.1 miles from Turner Mill to Whitten, while MoHERP exact-trip evidence rounds Turner Mill to Whitten to 8.0 miles. Plan time conservatively.
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Access caveats and watch for
Access caveats
- Turner Mill South and Whitten are official Forest Service river accesses with published coordinates, but access roads are rural and conditions can change after storms.
- The Forest Service river-mile notes imply about 6.1 miles from Turner Mill to Whitten, while MoHERP exact-trip evidence rounds Turner Mill to Whitten to 8.0 miles. Plan time conservatively.
- 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 shoals and occasional dragging when the Bardley gauge falls near the 300 cfs floor.
- Cold spring-fed water, rapid rises after rain, fresh wood, blind bends, and remote-feeling gaps between accesses.
- Motorized users are allowed on this part of the National Wild and Scenic River under the 25 hp limit.
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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 |
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| Evidence strength behind the range | Local route guidance |
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| Main source behind this score | Rivers.MOHERP Bardley gauge rating and Turner Mill-to-Whitten 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 shapeTurner Mill South to Whitten
The Forest Service says Turner Mill South is 4.9 miles below Greer Crossing and that Whitten is the next access downriver. Its river-mile notes place Turner Mill near mile 21.5 and Whitten at mile 27.6.
- Public put-inTurner Mill South River Access
The Forest Service lists Turner Mill South as open, on the right bank, with a rustic day-use area, limited campsites, a single-lane concrete boat launch, toilet facilities, parking for 12 vehicles, and coordinates 36.76456, -91.26653037.
- Public take-outWhitten River Access
The Forest Service lists Whitten as open, on the right bank, with a vault toilet, single-lane concrete boat ramp, parking for vehicles with trailers, and coordinates 36.732356, -91.214837.
- Direct gaugeUSGS 07071500
USGS operates Eleven Point River near Bardley, MO, downstream in the same lower Eleven Point corridor already used by the existing Whitten-to-Riverton V2 route.
- Low-water floor300 cfs minimum-only
Rivers.MOHERP rates the Bardley gauge Good beginning at 300 cfs and includes Turner Mill-to-Whitten trip evidence marked Good at 797 cfs.
- Route characterSpring-fed trout reach
MDC says Greer Spring transforms the river into a coldwater fishery and that the Turner Mill-to-Riverton reach remains cold White Ribbon Trout Area water; the Forest Service notes the river is shared by motorized and nonmotorized users.
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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 Turner Mill South River Access and ends at Whitten River Access, about About 6.1 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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