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FLOATING AVAILABLE YEAR-ROUND!

There is always plenty of water as the North Fork River is spring fed by the 8th largest spring system in the state of Missouri

Go Missouri Canoeing, Kayaking, or Rafting!
 Kayak, Raft, and Canoe rentals for the
North Fork River, MO, Ozarks.

 

 

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Kayaks make for a fun day!
 
FLOATING AVAILABLE YEAR-ROUND!
There is always plenty of water as the North Fork River is spring feed
by the 8th largest spring system in the state of Missouri

The North Fork of the White River, located in the southern Missouri Ozarks, offers many excellent canoeing, kayaking, and rafting float opportunities. The River of Life Farm Outfitters is located at the heart of the North Fork River, known as the "Falls" (a rock ledge 2-3 feet high - The Falls borders our property). It is the finest in Missouri canoeing, kayaking, and rafting. We are the place for quality canoe, raft, or kayak rentals.

 
Tommy McKee shooting the Falls Go Kayaking on the North Fork River
 
Why do we have so many pictures of The Falls? Click Here to find out.
 
Rafting on the North Fork River, Missouri Ozarks The North Fork River has its upper reaches in the Mark Twain National Forest, and has a relatively constant flow from the many springs that feed it. Being spring fed the North Fork is crystal clear, making for some excellent observations of the aquatic life living in the river.
In normal water the river rates class I in most places, and class II in others, and makes a pleasant float for all family members and is considered a prime river for Missouri canoeing or Missouri rafting.

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The North Fork (of the White) combines a relatively constant flow of clearwater from large springs with some of the best whitewater in the Missouri Ozarks.

Since its upper reaches are in Mark Twain National Forest, it retains some wilderness character and has good watershed protection. The section from State Hwy. 14 to Hwy. H is near-wilderness and includes some fine stands of short-leaf pine as well as several very large springs. Old mills and a number of National Forest recreation areas enhance the attractiveness of this area for vacationers. 

Indeed, this river has high-quality recreation value equal to any in the Ozarks. The river is almost always floatable from Dora down to Norfork Reservoir. Although the gradient of the lower sections is not spectacular, the volume is good and this produces some fairly sporty rifts.

Difficulty: I and II. A few places might rate a low III in high water.

Gradients: general ---7.5; Hwy. HH to Round Valley Ford--10.4; to Twin

Bridges---8; Hammond Camp--6.7; to Hwy. H--6.4; to Tecumseh take-out--5.6.

by Oz Hawksley

 
The North Fork section from Twin Bridges to Patrick Bridge is near wilderness and features some fine stands of short-leaf pine, and many numerous springs. The springs range from several of the largest in the state, the North Fork Spring and the Double Spring (Rainbow Springs), to the very small such as the River of Life Spring.

Some springs flow from caves, such as the famous "Bat Cave" on the North Fork which is home to a large colony of migrating bats.

Bat Cave on the North Fork River

 
Dawt Mill on the North Fork River, Missouri Ozarks

While there was once several grist mills standing along the North Fork River grinding grain and doing similar chores, one picturesque old mill still resides. Dawt Mill, a shadow of its former glory, still stands beside the North Fork.

Numerous species of flora and fauna may be seen, as you quietly glide the river in your canoe. Turtle families constantly present themselves for your pleasure, as they try to catch some sun on a rock or limb.

 Take advantage of Mother Nature's creation and plan a trip on the North Fork River, a true jewel of the Ozarks. The finest in Missouri canoeing and Missouri rafting. 

 

Here's What You Won't Get

A bad time!

These poor lads evidently rented an inferior canoe in disrepair from someone other then the ROLF. 
They weren't even instructed on which side goes up ;)

Ben, Tommy, and Toby

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River of Life Farm
RR. 1 Box 4535
Dora, MO 65637

417-261-7777

Myron@RiverofLifeFarm.com

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