Submitted by hikingjoey123 t3_10hp9hl in springfieldMO
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hikingjoey123 OP t1_j5flbvi wrote
That's great to hear. I'd love to chat a bit about some of your experiences if you don't mind :) I'll shoot you a PM!
the_honeyman t1_j5at9b1 wrote
It's definitely on the list. I've heard nothing but good things, especially about the scenery.
hikingjoey123 OP t1_j5fl4v8 wrote
That's great! I just really wish there was a gauge somewhere along it. Sorry for my late response. Been super busy the past couple weeks!
the_honeyman t1_j5fluqs wrote
Lol no worries dude. There's more important things than reddit.
Most_Dependent_2526 t1_j5avy9q wrote
We camp on the gasconade every summer. We take at least one float a year, if not more. It’s a fun, smooth float with plenty to look at and tons of places to stop and chill for a bit. It does get pretty busy in the summer, but never so bad that it ruins the float.
[deleted] t1_j5bz3x7 wrote
How’s the water quality? I picture the Gasconade as one of those Bourbouse-like slow muddies.
Youandiandaflame t1_j5b947u wrote
Regularly and for the entirety of my 40 years. It’s a pretty untouched bit of river and the beauty of it that brought folks from cities all over the country to it back in the early 1900s remains. The outfitters are generally small and some are owned by families that have been here for decades but even when it gets busier in the summer months, they manage to accommodate the rush just fine.
Even though I’ve spent as many years as I have on this river, I still manage to be awed at its beauty on nearly every float I take. Highly recommend.