New Madrid Bend Access

New Madrid Bend Access is a boat launch in Missouri, about 1.6 miles from the town of New Madrid. It offers a place to put a boat in the water close to town, and it pairs naturally with paddling nearby. Typical averages from the New Madrid weather station, about 1.4 miles away and at nearly the same elevation, show warm, humid-season highs through summer. July is the hottest month, averaging a high of 90°F and a low of 71°F, and August runs close behind at 89°F. Spring and fall bring milder conditions. April averages highs around 69°F, and October averages around 72°F. September and October are among the drier months, with about six to seven wet days each. May is the wettest month, at about 11 wet days. Winter is chilly. January highs average 44°F, with lows near 28°F, so cold-weather outings call for warm layers. Saint Johns Bayou, a canoeing spot about 2.4 miles away, is the closest neighboring destination for paddlers looking to extend a trip.