Access Site
MO
H. F. Thurnau Conservation Area
Source: missouri_department_of_conservation Updated 1 year ago
City: Craig, MO
County: Holt County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 40.16894903, -95.45735394
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Missouri River
1 run
There are no whitewater runs within 50 miles of this access site.
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
Difficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
H. F. Thurnau Conservation Area offers a concrete boat ramp providing direct access to the Missouri River near Craig in Holt County. The facility includes a parking area and vault toilet (privy), making it a convenient launching point for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboats. Canoes, kayaks, paddleboards, and sailboats are all permitted on the water.
The Missouri River at this location is a major waterway with significant flow—averaging over 121,000 cubic feet per second—and strong currents of approximately 7.4 feet per second. Paddlers should be prepared for a powerful, wide river with a moderate gradient of 3.9 feet per mile. The area includes sandbars, bottomland forest, and varied habitat typical of the middle Missouri River, offering opportunities for wildlife viewing. For specific information about fishing regulations, hours of operation, or additional amenities, contact the Missouri Department of Conservation.
The Missouri River at this location is a major waterway with significant flow—averaging over 121,000 cubic feet per second—and strong currents of approximately 7.4 feet per second. Paddlers should be prepared for a powerful, wide river with a moderate gradient of 3.9 feet per mile. The area includes sandbars, bottomland forest, and varied habitat typical of the middle Missouri River, offering opportunities for wildlife viewing. For specific information about fishing regulations, hours of operation, or additional amenities, contact the Missouri Department of Conservation.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge
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