JoplinKayak.com

Welcome

Welcome to JoplinKayak.com, your local guide to paddling the rivers and creeks near Joplin and beyond.

Thank you for stopping by. I built this site for people in the Joplin area who want to get out on the water, and want to know what to expect before they go. Each river page brings together live water gauges, access points with river miles, maps with directions, and float information, all in one spot, so you can plan a safe trip close to home.

I have floated many of these waters myself, including Shoal Creek, Center Creek, Spring River, and Elk River, and I update as often as I can. This site is about helping local paddlers, anglers, and families find a good river, understand the water level, and enjoy the Ozarks.

You will also find local pro shops like Ozark Kayak, Ozark Mountain Trading Co., and Tulsa Kayak, plus training from Arkansas Outdoor Outfitters and ACA trainer R.J. Forth.

Start with Our Rivers below, pick a river, check the gauge, and plan your float.

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Pro Shops

• Ozark Kayak – (479) 866-0900 – 3706 NW Frontage Rd, Bentonville, AR 72712 – ozarkkayak.com
• Ozark Mountain Trading Co. – (870) 778-0070 – 124 McLean Ave, Cotter, AR 72626 – ozarkmtc.com
• Tulsa Kayak – (918) 298-4577 – 411 S 1st St, Jenks, OK 74037 – oklahomakayak.com

Education 

• Arkansas Outdoor Outfitters – (479) 957-8118 – arkansasoutdooroutfitters.com ( Swift Water Rescue Training & More!)
• R.J. Forth ( ACA Trainer ) – (620) 249-2379 – Rforth23@gmail.com

Our Rivers

Whether you like to fish, float or need a little R & R,  you don’t have to travel far to find a good river or creek to fill that craving. Below you will find several options,  some of which I have personally experienced. Each link gives basic information on the body of water,  water levels,  and what to expect as far as floating difficulty. In addition, each link provides a map that will provide directions to each location.