Spring River runs through southwest Missouri past Carthage and Waco. It is a fast-paced stream in Missouri but slows down once it reaches the flatlands of Kansas. Access points and river miles are marked on the map below.
River data on this page is collected from other sources, including the USGS gauges below. Conditions change constantly, so check the live gauges and the weather before you go.
Water Gauge
Note: Never float on high water! If water is brown or has floating debris stay out of the water. Flow guidance (general guidance, not official). Too low means dragging in shallow spots. Too high means fast, brown water with floating debris, stay off the river.
River Map
Note: A Creek/River's environment will change constantly. Always use caution and follow all safety procedures when floating.
At mile 60.4, Spring River crosses the Kansas border. Before crossing the state line, please remember floating in Kansas is considered trespassing without permission from landowners.
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Spring River Access Points (Upstream to Downstream)
- 32.7 – Dam at Hwy 96 Portage Right (hazard, not an access point)
- Hwy 96 Access (no river mile shown on the live page, so it is not a trip start or finish)
- Quaker Mill Private Access (private access, reported closed, not a trip start or finish)
- Old Quaker Mill (landmark, not an access point)
- River Rejoins (river feature, not an access point)
- 51.6 – Old Mill Dam at Galesburg (hazard, not an access point)
- 60.4 – Kansas state line (boundary, not a take out)