From STL
~3 hrs
From KC
~4.5 hrs
Water Clarity
9/10
Difficulty
Class I–II · Plan ahead, remote access
Season
Apr – Jul
Right Now
Live conditions on the Eleven Point
USGS gauge data, refreshed when this page loads. River conditions change fast — always confirm with your outfitter the morning of your trip.
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Recommended Outfitter
Where to book
Eleven Point Canoe Rental
Small independent outfitter. Reserve early — limited capacity.
All Outfitters
Every outfitter on the Eleven Point
Tap any marker for phone, website, and directions. Pricing and hours change seasonally — confirm directly with the outfitter before booking.
3 outfitters on this river.
Float Tips
What to know before you go
Party Float tip: Not ideal for a large group float — remote and quiet by design. Better for a small crew of 2–4 who appreciate solitude.
Chill Float tip: Federally designated wild and scenic. Cold spring-fed water, minimal development, real solitude. Worth the longer drive.
Segments
Where to put in, where to take out
Recommended stretches with mileage and notes. Best segment to start with is highlighted in the segment notes below.
Greer Crossing to Turner Mill~5 mi
The classic Day 1 of the Greer-to-Whitten overnight. Includes Greer Spring, the largest natural feature on the river. Cold, scenic, and the most photographed stretch of the Eleven Point.
Turner Mill to Whitten~7 mi
A relaxed one-day float through Blue Ribbon trout water. Standard takeout for the overnight crowd or a full-day option for floaters camping at Greer Crossing.
Whitten to Riverton~8 mi
Lower river day float through White Ribbon trout water — stocked rainbows with more liberal harvest rules. Water warms below Riverton, so this is the lowest practical float for most outfitters.
Thomasville to Greer Spring~17 mi
Upper river — warm water, smallmouth bass abundant. No trout up here. Multi-day or aggressive day. Not as commonly run by outfitters; ask specifically if this is what you want.
Cane Bluff to Greer
Short upper-river segment. Less trafficked, scenic. Useful as a half-day option if Greer Spring is your primary destination.
Must-See Stops
Springs, caves, and bluffs to look for
Greer Spring
The world's 10th largest spring. Pumps in enough water to roughly double the river's volume and instantly transforms it into a coldwater fishery. The spring itself is reachable via a short trail from the parking area on Hwy 19 — worth the side trip even if you're not floating.
Turner Mill
Historic mill site and access point. The mill's overshot waterwheel is one of the most photographed objects on the Eleven Point. Camping available nearby.
Whitten Access
Federal NFS access — the standard takeout for Day 2 of the classic overnight. Reached via Hwy 19 → AA → FS-4144. Reliable parking and a developed put-in/takeout.
The Narrows (Hwy 142)
Lower-river feature where the Eleven Point passes through a tight bluff corridor. Less visited than the Greer area but among the most dramatic scenery on the river.
Greer Crossing Campground
NFS campground at the Hwy 19 bridge — the most-used put-in for the overnight float and the only developed riverside camping in the upper corridor. Reserve well in advance for summer weekends.
Fishing
What's biting on the Eleven Point
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