Castor River
The Castor is not a perpetual flow river, and is only navigable in or near flood stage conditions which occur shortly after significant rain events pound the surrounding drainage basin. The Amidon area is home to over 136 species of plants, 35 species of fish including smallmouth, largemouth, spotted and shadow bass, as well as sunfish. It is also home to spothanded and golden crayfish, two species that are found only in the Ozarks. Local plants include many varieties of wildflowers and grasses including wild hyacinth, prickly pear cacti, little bluestem, pencil flower, pineweed,
River conditions are community-verified. CFS ranges, difficulty ratings, and access points may not reflect every flow level or seasonal change. Always check current conditions, scout unfamiliar rapids, and paddle within your skill level.