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Paint Rock Bluff access

Missouri

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Paint Rock Bluff access is a boat launch in Missouri's Ozark National Scenic Riverways, managed by the National Park Service. The nearest town is Van Buren, about 9 miles away. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show October highs around 73°F with lows near 42°F, and April highs around 71°F. Midsummer highs typically reach about 91°F. Several other spots lie within about 10 miles. The Ozark Trail is about 7 miles away, and the Songbird Trail and Watercress campground are each about 9 miles off. Logan Creek, a canoeing spot, is about 9 miles away.

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Managed by

National Park Service

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Location

Ellington

Missouri

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Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: Mar–May. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 61–80°F and lows of 32–54°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Eminence 1 N, MO weather station, 16 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.

  1. Jan45° high21° low1 days with snow
  2. Feb51° high24° low1 days with snow
  3. Mar61° high32° low
  4. Apr71° high42° low
  5. May80° high54° low
  6. Jun87° high62° low
  7. Jul91° high65° low
  8. Aug91° high64° low
  9. Sep83° high56° low
  10. Oct73° high42° low
  11. Nov60° high32° low
  12. Dec48° high24° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Nearest town
Van Buren, Missouri · 8.7 mi

Source: NPS Land Resources boundaries; USGS GNIS populated places

Conditions

Active alerts for Ozark National Scenic Riverways as of Oct 9, 2026:

Source: NPS Alerts API

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

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