Big Piney River Float Trips

Peaceful river through Mark Twain National Forest

85 miles floatable
Beginner
2.9 ft - optimal
Crowd: Very Low

About Big Piney River

The Big Piney River offers easy, leisurely floats through a section of the Mark Twain National Forest. This peaceful river provides solitude for a relaxing trip, with scenic forested banks, wildlife viewing opportunities, and good fishing for smallmouth bass and rock bass.

Key Features

  • Mark Twain National Forest
  • Peaceful, uncrowded floating
  • Wildlife viewing
  • Smallmouth bass fishing
  • Scenic forested banks
  • Dog Bluff Access

River Stats

Total Length:
85 miles floatable
Average Depth:
2-5 feet
Water Temp:
65-75°F summer
Difficulty:
Beginner

Popular Float Sections

Dog Bluff to Ross Bridge

Beginner
8 miles4-5 hours

Ross Bridge to Mason Bridge

Beginner
10 miles5-6 hours

Live River Conditions

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Crowd LevelVery Low
Water ClarityClear

Best Time to Float

Jan
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