| St Louis and all POF's Float trip June 6th to the 8th
Posted: 1/7/2008 1:42:58 PM | Ok everyone it's offical float trip for all St.louis and all Missouri poffers that wants to come
Where: Twin Bridge's Camp Ground
North Fork River
West Plains Mo.
When : Friday June 6th. till Sunday the 8th.
web site:www.twinbridgescanoe.com
phone:1-417-256-7507
fax: 1-417-256-2987
email:tbc@townsqr.com
When you all make your resevations make sure you tell them your with
PLENTY OF FISH so they can make sure we will all be camping together.And let them all so know if you'll be rafting,canoeing or kayaking.All the rates on camping float trips and on rentals are all last years price's.when you make your reservations they will update you on this years price's I don't think that they will be much of an increase from last years.
Driving directions
From St.Louis: is 3 hours from 270 and 44 interchange
Take I-44 west to Rolla exit 186. Take Hwy 63 south from Rolla to Cabool. Take Hwy 181 south from Cabool to Twin Bridges. Note that Hwy 181 intersects Hwy 76 for a short stretch. Go left (east) on Hwy 76, then right (south) on Hwy 181. Hwy 181 intersects Hwy 14 in front of our store.
From Springfield:
Take Hwy 60 east to Cabool. Take Hwy 181 south from Cabool to Twin Bridges. Note that Hwy 181 intersects Hwy 76 for a short stretch. Go left (east) on Hwy 76, then right (south) on Hwy 181. Hwy 181 intersects Hwy 14 in front of our store.
From Kansas City:
Take Hwy 7 east to Clinton. Take Hwy 13 south to Springfield. Then follow Springfield directions above
From Columbia:
South on us63 thru Rolla to Cabool.Take Hwy 181 south from Cabool to Twin Bridges. Note that Hwy 181 intersects Hwy 76 for a short stretch. Go left (east) on Hwy 76, then right (south) on Hwy 181. Hwy 181 intersects Hwy 14 in front of our store.
A little bit about the North Fork River:
Missouri's North Fork of the White River
The North Fork of the White combines a relatively constant flow of clear water 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 Hwy. 14 to Hwy. H is near-wilderness and includes some fine stands of short-leaf pine as well as several large springs. Old mills and a number of National Forest recreation areas enhance the attractiveness of the 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.
FLOATING
All floats involving Hammond Camp are assessed a $2 per boat fee required by the US Forestry Service.
Activity Minimum number persons Under 12 years Rate per person
Canoe $20.50 per adult kids under 12 are free
Raft $25.00 per adult min of 4 kids under 12 are free
Kayak 1 -- $30.00
Tandem Kayak 2 -- $20.50 per.
Discount per person for groups renting canoes
10-19: $1.00 • 20-29: $2.00 • 30 and over: $2.50
Second Day Float: 15% discount
Discount applies only once. Multiple floats do not get multiple discounts.
CAMPING
Under 6 years are free 6 to 11 years Adult
Camping, 2 or more nights $3.50 $8.00
Camping, 1 night only $3.50 $9.00
RV, per night $3.50 $10.00
Plus camping fee
LODGING
CABIN Minimum number persons Sleeps total First 2 guests 6-11 years Additional guests
A-D-E 2 4 $55.00 $6.00 $12.00
B-C 5 10 $75.00 $6.00 $17.00
F 7 13 $75.00 $6.00 $17.00
LOG HOMES
1, 2 9 16 $135.00 $7.50 $28.00
3, 4 6 12 $135.00 $7.50 $28.00
ONE DAY FLOATS: 8 TO 15 MILES
Trip 3: 15 Miles / 7 to 8 Hours
Twin Bridges to Blair Bridge
This is our most popular one day trip. You may leave Twin Bridges anytime before 10:00 am. Sights include Bat Cave, Blue Spring (average. daily flow 7,000,000 gal./day) which pours out of the East Bluff one half mile past Hammond Camp and is the most popular swimming spot on the river, Rainbow Springs (spring is on private property), The Falls (2 foot drop stay close to the right bank or go far left), bluffs and gravel bars, and beautiful clear water. Take out past Blair Bridge on the left at the cement boat ramp.
Trip 4: 10 Miles / 5 to 6 Hours
Hammond to Blair Bridge
This is a comfortable one day trip in the latter part of the summer. Sights include Blue Spring (foot path around it is the beginning of the 26 mile Ridge Runner Hiking trail which ends at Noblett Lake), Rainbow Springs (5th largest spring in Mo. with ave. daily flow of 137,000,000 gallons). and the Falls. Excellent water for trout fishing. Take out past Blair Bridge on the left at the cement boat ramp.
Trip 5: 9 Miles / 5 to 6 Hours, or as long as you like!
Hales Crossing to Twin Bridges
Put in at Hales Crossing Bridge for a comfortable one day trip. This trip also gives you the wilderness flavor. There are nice gravel bars, swimming holes, and good smallmouth bass and goggle-eye fishing on this stretch of river. Shavey hole is a long pool which lends itself to quiet drifting and watching for wildlife. The Blue Heron can often be seen flying along ahead of your canoe. End at Twin Bridges and take out whenever you like!
Trip 6: 8 Miles / 5 to 6 Hours
Blair to Dawt
This is a comfortable one day trip on the lower section of the North Fork. We will transport you to Blair Bridge for put in. You will pass the Patrick Bridge Conservation Campground, Althea Springs (23rd largest in the state), and take out at scenic old Dawt Mill (for your safety, don't run the dam). Take out is on the left side of the river at Dawt Mill.
POT LUCK SIDE DISH MENU
FOR SATURDAY AFTERWARDS THE FLOAT
Bryon aka (Alpine Bryon): 4 Bean Salad ,(coldslaw,pasta salad)?
GiGi ; Garden Salad and dressing
Joyce aka(happytobe joyce) :beanie weenies
Allen aka (allensterns) : baked beans
Gina aks(bambina) :Desert
Audrey (autonomous) :potato salad
Following Members are Attending This Party... Average Member Brings Along 3 Guests
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| St Louis and all POF's Float trip
Posted: 1/8/2008 1:31:29 AM | I know thats its a bit of a drive but its not as far as you think its a eazy 2 and a halve to 3 hours.I choise the north fork because its a beautiful river.And it don't get crouded like the Meremec will.Its all so about halve way from St.Lou and Springfield and for the poffers in KC.The float trip is not just for us in St.lou but for all the Missouri poffers.Beside the North Fork river is a clean clear river that starts off for the first 3 quarters of the river is in Mark Twainn Forest. | |
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| St Louis and all POF's Float trip
Posted: 1/8/2008 8:50:04 AM | | I have to agree with Ambie, that's too far down there for me as well. The drive down there isn't that bad, it's coming back on Sunday after being on the river all day the day Saturday and possibly being hung over. I will wait till we can get a float up closer to St Louis. | |
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| St Louis and all POF's Float trip
Posted: 1/9/2008 1:00:20 AM | | Hey Pdog I don't think there will be a problem for the non exp.paddlers from twin bridge's down to blair bridge,But the upper reach's down to twin bridge's now that is a differant story LOL but its not a true white water river its only a class 1 river its no harder than running the current. | |
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| St Louis and all POF's Float trip
Posted: 1/11/2008 9:56:02 AM | IT IS A LITTLE MORE DIFFICULT THAN THE CURRENT BECAUSE OF SOLID UNDERWATER ROCK FORMATIONS. BUT IS A GREAT FLOAT. MAYBE WE COULD DO ANOTHER ON THE HUZZA FOR ALL THOSE THAT WANT ONE CLOSER TO ST. LOUIE. THE HUZZA VALLEY CAMP GROUND HAS SPECIAL ACCOMADATIONS FOR GROUPS.  | |
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| St Louis and all POF's Float trip
Posted: 1/11/2008 9:58:53 AM | I MEANT ANOTHER / DIFFERENT ONE; ON THE HUZZA. NOT REPLACE THE PLANNED ONE. I NEED TO BE A LITTLE MORE CLEAR ON MY THOUGHTS.
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| St Louis and all POF's Float trip
Posted: 1/11/2008 10:42:03 AM | | Hey graywolf I plan on doing another float later on in the summer closer to St.Lou for all those that don't want to 200 mile drive.I know all about Huzza valley stayed there many of times.In they're group area Twin bridge's has a group area too away from the normal camp ground it's across the road from the store | |
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| St Louis and all POF's Float trip
Posted: 1/11/2008 11:37:44 PM | | Indian Sprins, near Steelville is a good place to float, gentle stretch of Merimac river for beginners ...... have floated there a lot, but it can get crowded .......www.indianspringsresort.net | |
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| St Louis and all POF's Float trip
Posted: 1/12/2008 1:00:45 AM | Hi Ya PD I'ved stayed there too. I have stayed at all the outfitters on the upper Meremec But Lucky clover and a couple more.I know indianSpring is a nice camp ground But it's all so a small one.The last time I,ved stayed there everyone was packed on top of each other.Its a good spring and fall camp ground for floating during those times of year.But I will krrp them in mind when I set up another float later on in the summer.
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| St Louis and all POF's Float trip
Posted: 1/12/2008 9:01:26 AM | | I always liked the fact they take you upriver and you float back to the camp. Can take your time that way and swim, or drink more beer, lol. Last time I was there was with a group from Singles in Agriculture and we had a lot of first timers. Everyone enjoyed it and we didn't lose anyone, lol. I am wondering if they have antertainment in the bar again. They used to, years ago. | |
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| St Louis and all POF's Float trip
Posted: 1/12/2008 1:00:11 PM | | I was there two years ago over the memorial Day weekend and they had 3 bands over the weekend a country band friday night a rock band Saturday night and a Blue grass band Sunday night.I like that upper section down to Indain Springs it's a bit more tect than the part down to Hwy 8. | |
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| St Louis and all POF's Float trip
Posted: 1/17/2008 9:54:38 PM | | I would love to do a float trip! Used to go on them all the time but have to agree w/theresa and a few others that I would rather go to one that is a bit closer. The drive back is a killer not to mention the next day being a work day. | |
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| St Louis and all POF's Float trip
Posted: 1/18/2008 12:37:58 AM | Sorry sunnie that its a drive but its a wonderful river to float it has all the lazy sections for relaxing and just floating and it has all the tect sections for folks like me and others that like to splish splash thru the white water.But I will do another float later on in the summer closer to St.Lou for all the ones that don't want to do a 3 hour drive OK
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| St Louis and all POF's Float trip
Posted: 1/22/2008 7:42:39 PM | Hey PORCHDOG, would like to talk to you but your got your profile set to a 75 mile limit and I live about 85 miles.
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Joined: 7/27/2007
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| St Louis and all POF's Float trip
Posted: 1/25/2008 7:38:48 PM | I think this sounds very fun but have never done a float before ,is this safe for a beginner to float this one? | |
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| St Louis and all POF's Float trip
Posted: 1/26/2008 12:18:32 PM | | YES YES YES fshnpl it is very safe and a lot of fun.I would not set up a float trip that is not safe.The north ford has some rapids but they are not like some of my photos you will not be going over any water falls LOL. | |
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fshnpl
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Joined: 7/27/2007
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| St Louis and all POF's Float trip
Posted: 1/26/2008 5:22:01 PM | | will keep my eye on the thread and see who I can round up to go also.I know we had some really good campouts last year. | |
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| St Louis and all POF's Float trip
Posted: 1/27/2008 12:42:25 AM | Hi ya fshnpl thanks round up as many as you can LOL.I know that I set this event up quite early LOL.and so far I have been getting a few emails from all over Missouri.Stating why didn't we think of doing that LOL.I have gottin a couple of negative response's saying that it's to far from St.Lou.But I have got a few positive response's from the KC and other groups.I even had a lady from KIrksville saying that she would take a couple of vacation days off to come.And so far there is folks signing up all ready LOL.So If you would like to set up a thread down there directing everyone in your area to the Missouri Single's Events.I'm hoping to get at lest 25 to maybe 50 to come LOL more the merrier LOL. Alpine
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Joined: 7/27/2007
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| St Louis and all POF's Float trip
Posted: 1/27/2008 10:46:51 PM | Best to keep it all on the same thread they will catch on when they see the Springfield people on here.
We did campouts last summer and I'm sure they will see this to join in now that we are posting on here.
OK Amy where are you??? It is time to start getting our summer fun planned.
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