Missouri | Central Missouri
Gasconade River
Rollins Ferry Access to Pointers Creek Access
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Why this call
Conditions
Gauge history and hourly forecast
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Gauge detail
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Gauge
Recent trend
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Route overview
Quick facts and what's next
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Plan
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Launch points, shuttle details, distance, and access notes.
Route logistics
Access and shuttle
Launch at MDC Rollins Ferry Access and take out at MDC Pointers Creek Access for a 7-mile lower Gasconade day. Use the Rich Fountain gauge as a conservative low-water check rather than a full preferred-range recommendation.
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Put-in
Rollins Ferry AccessRollins Ferry and Pointers Creek are MDC public access areas with Gasconade River boat-ramp context, but posted signs and area maps control exact use.
Take-out
Pointers Creek AccessMDC notes that Route RA to Pointers Creek is impassable when Pointers Creek is at flood stage; inspect the take-out and road access before launching upstream.
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Access caveats and watch for
Access caveats
- Rollins Ferry and Pointers Creek are MDC public access areas with Gasconade River boat-ramp context, but posted signs and area maps control exact use.
- MDC notes that Route RA to Pointers Creek is impassable when Pointers Creek is at flood stage; inspect the take-out and road access before launching upstream.
- Coordinates are practical public paddling/location anchors paired with MDC access confirmation; follow on-site signs for the exact ramp, parking, camping, and closure conditions.
Watch for
- Dragging, shallow riffles, and slow pools when the Rich Fountain gauge is near or below the 1,100 cfs floor.
- High or rising water after rain, floating wood, muddy current, island splits, strainers on bends, and harder landings.
- Motorboats, anglers, gravel bars, private banks, and long exposed pools where wind can slow the trip.
- Private land away from public accesses and lawful gravel-bar stops; do not assume banks are public picnic or camping areas.
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Score & sources
Why this score
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Data behind the scoreGauge, thresholds, and timing
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| Gauge site | Gasconade River near Rich Fountain, MO |
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| Ideal range | Needs paddler reports |
| Known low-water floor | 1,100 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 Rich Fountain gauge bands for the Gasconade River |
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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.
- Public put-inMDC Rollins Ferry Access
MDC map material identifies Rollins Ferry Access on the Gasconade River with a boat ramp, privy, parking, and primitive camping area.
- Public take-outMDC Pointers Creek Access
MDC confirms Pointers Creek Access on the Gasconade River, with directions, area rules, boat-use rules, camping, fishing, and photo documentation of the boat ramp.
- Official route shapeRollins Ferry to Pointers Creek, 7 miles
MDC describes a guided Gasconade River paddling outing from Rollins Ferry to Pointers Creek Access as a 7-mile route.
- River-mile supportAbout 7.4 river miles
Missouri Float Trips places Rollins Ferry Access at river mile 203.4 and Pointers Creek Access at river mile 210.8 on the Gasconade River.
- Live direct gaugeUSGS 06934000
USGS operates Gasconade River near Rich Fountain, MO. The official legacy current-conditions page showed same-day May 30, 2026 discharge and gage-height observations during review.
- Low-water floor1,100 cfs minimum-only
Rivers.MOHERP Rich Fountain gauge bands put the start of Low near 1,074 cfs and the start of Good near 1,994 cfs. The app uses a rounded 1,100 cfs low-water floor and does not infer an ideal range.
- High-water cautionNo numeric cutoff claimed
MoHERP labels higher Rich Fountain levels as High and Flood with strong caution language, but exact-route high-water calibration is missing. Treat high or rising water as unsuitable for casual trips.
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Quick answers
Gasconade River paddling FAQ
What water level is good for paddling Gasconade River?
Paddle Today watches Gasconade River near Rich Fountain, MO and uses 1,100 cfs as the conservative low-water floor for this route. The ideal range still needs more paddler reports.
Where does this Gasconade River route start and end?
This route starts at Rollins Ferry Access and ends at Pointers Creek Access, about About 7.0 to 7.4 mi on the water.
Is this Gasconade 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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