Access Site
NE
Running Water Recreation Area
Source: nebraska_game_and_parks_commission Updated 1 year ago
City: Running Water, NE
County: Bon Homme County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 42.77086674, -97.97895500
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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
Running Water Recreation Area offers public access to the Missouri River via two concrete boat ramps and a dock near Running Water in Bon Homme County, Nebraska. The facility is located just west of the Blair Bridge off Highway 30 and provides basic amenities including a vault toilet and parking area. This is a primitive camping area with river-accessible camping available for those planning extended trips.
The Missouri River at this location is a major waterway with substantial flow—averaging over 121,000 cubic feet per second—and relatively fast current at 7.4 feet per second. Paddlers and boaters should be prepared for a large, powerful river with an average gradient of 3.9 feet per mile. Water levels fluctuate seasonally, and the area is subject to flooding, so check current conditions before launching. This site is suitable for motorboats, canoes, kayaks, and fishing access, making it a good staging point for Missouri River recreation along the water trail.
The Missouri River at this location is a major waterway with substantial flow—averaging over 121,000 cubic feet per second—and relatively fast current at 7.4 feet per second. Paddlers and boaters should be prepared for a large, powerful river with an average gradient of 3.9 feet per mile. Water levels fluctuate seasonally, and the area is subject to flooding, so check current conditions before launching. This site is suitable for motorboats, canoes, kayaks, and fishing access, making it a good staging point for Missouri River recreation along the water trail.