Mile 838.0 LBD — 835 Island 18 Towhead

After sliding under the bridge and past the Boothspoint Bunge Grain elevator continue on downstream westward and the southwestward around Island 18 where possible sandy high water campsites (up to 30 CuG) are found a high hump mid-channel near 836, at higher water levels keep going for higher sites.  At low water a giant sandbar forms with unlimited camping and picnicking possibilities.

The low water road and land bridge of Island 18 was blown out in the 2011 flood.  Expert paddlers only through the opening which is full of snags, strainers and turbulent waters!  If the river is above 30 CuG the expert paddler could possibly find a tree-choked opening with ample flow diving straight through the woods at 838 which continue through a convoluted gravel & forest landscape and eventually open up into the expansive Robert E. Everett Lake.  Re-enter main channel at bottom of lake, which closes off around 7 on the Caruthersville Gauge.  Everett Lake Boat Launch: Crude concrete ramp best at medium level, muddy at low water, disappears at high water.  Inquire locally for parking.