03 reviewsPrice
Free
Booking
First-Come
Sites
3 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
Free
Booking
First-Come
Sites
3 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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Paddlers planning a multi-day float who want a free pullout with fire rings, smallmouth bass and trout fishing in a Blue Ribbon stretch, and footpaths to Morgan and Blue Springs. Fall daytime temps in the 50s-70s make this the sharpest version of the trip.
Anyone counting on potable water or cell service: neither exists here. The steep trail in and out also makes this a tough haul for anyone with mobility limitations or a lot of gear to carry down from the trailhead.
Reference information about Morgan Spring Float Camp sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>Morgan Spring Float Camp is on the right, just past the spring branch inlet from Morgan Spring. This camp is 7.7 miles downriver of <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/mtnf/recarea/?recid=21702">Riverton</a>. Footpaths lead from the float camp to Morgan and Blue Springs.</p><p>There are three campsites available on a first come basis at this primitive site. The vault toilet is located just up the trail from the campsites.</p><p>From this float camp the next take out is at <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/mtnf/recarea/?recid=21706">Hwy 142 Access</a>.</p><p>Old Thomasson Mill Spring was the original name for this beautiful spring back in the days when a small grist mill by that name stood nearby. The area contains unique geographic landforms and associated deep blue, mineral rich springs that add 140 million gallons of brisk 58° water to the <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/mtnf/recarea/?recid=21676">Eleven Point River</a> daily. The site has a colorful history. Thomasson water mill operated along the Morgan Spring branch until the early 1900’s and B.B. Morgan operated an aquaculture business that provided millions of aquarium plants all around the world. </p><p>All of this beauty could have been at the bottom of a lake if the Army Corps. had not met such fiery opposition from Morgan and others who wanted to preserve the Eleven Point River for posterity. The Eleven Point River was protected by the National Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968, and the Narrows property entered into Forest Service ownership in 1972. </p><p>The Mark Twain National Forest manages this site to protect natural features, preserve historical aspects, and provide for a enjoyable user experience.</p>
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Fall is the standout season: daytime highs range from the mid-50s to mid-70s°F, nights drop into the 30s–50s°F, and the Ozark foliage peaks in color. River traffic thins out, and wildlife becomes more active as animals prepare for winter. Summer reaches the 80s and 90s, good for paddling but hotter for hiking. Winter mornings dip into the 30s. Spring brings rain and mud. If you visit during fall, check hunting season dates for surrounding public lands and wear blaze orange.
Fall called out as standout season with peak Ozark foliage, mild temps and thinner river traffic.
Potable water is not available at this site.
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