Bourbeuse River
Float Trip Guide.

Eddy reads the gauge, the trend, and the forecast and writes a fresh take a few times a day. Use it as one input alongside your own judgment, the outfitter you’re renting from, and current advisories from the agency that manages your stretch.

Why the Bourbeuse River is different

The Bourbeuse takes the scenic route even when it has somewhere to be. Its bends work through the country west of Union, and a short distance on the road can hide a much longer trip on the water. This is a good river to approach with a paddle and a modest plan: a few hours exploring pools can be more satisfying than chasing a big mileage number.

Do not come expecting the clear, spring-fed look of the Current. The Bourbeuse has its own character, with runoff shaping its color and level. Public accesses offer several ways to break the river into outings. The routes below focus on named MDC endpoints and stop above the lower Guths Mill dam corridor.