Winding its way beneath hardwood forests of maple, oak and ash, the Big Piney River has a little something for everyone. Already well known for its excellent fishing and paddling, the Big Piney River is also becoming known for the diversity of wildlife that inhabit the adjacent lands.
Campers, hikers, anglers and paddlers enjoy panoramic scenes of incredible beauty. Frequent wildlife sightings include kingfishers, pileated woodpeckers, herons, wood ducks, squirrels, raccoons, deer, turkeys, otters, beavers, minks and muskrats.
The best time to visit the Big Piney River is from mid Spring to the end of Fall, after seasonal rains have brought the water level up to optimum. Access to the Big Piney River is only 3 miles from Houston, MO.
