Float Recommendation

[OzarkFishman]

We plan on having two trucks and floating down, then driving back.

Is it obvious where the mill dam is? It may be a stupid question ...

I would rather drag around a low head dam than risk it ... especially with kids.

Is there anywhere else that may be tricky? I would rather be safe every time.

[Wayne SW/MO]

You'll realize what it is as you come in view of the hiway bridge. It isn't a dam now, but the base is still there and consists of a wall about a foot high reaching across the creek. The only thing that could cause you a problem would be to get hung on it and go sideways tipping over. The water on either side isn't really deep but it is a current.

Only you know what your situation is so you might want to look it over. You can walk over it on the right bank if need be.

[Bubbas Dad]

We plan on having two trucks and floating down, then driving back.

Is it obvious where the mill dam is? It may be a stupid question ...

I would rather drag around a low head dam than risk it ... especially with kids.

Is there anywhere else that may be tricky? I would rather be safe every time.

If you have an adult in each canoe I wouldnt sweat it. Like Wayne said water is only 8 to 10 inches deep. Just go over it straight on. after u get over it and look back it will seem silly to have worried about it. BUT ALWAYS GOOD TO BE SAFE. I can remember 2 spots where the creek narrows up and current could push ya against a tree, but you can see it way ahead of time so a few good strokes of the paddle and you are by it. Have fun I have taken my daughter in a canoe on this float since she was 4 and never felt unsafe.

[OzarkFishman]

Well ... the guy and his 10 year old threw up all Sunday night.

I had to quickly regroup and just went to Springfield Lake. Caught some fish, but not what I was looking forward to.

Thank you all for all your advise, I will definitely float this section this year.