Joplin, Missouri Metropolitan Area Local camping, hiking, backpacking, lakes, beaches, whitewater, skiing and snowboarding information. Hotels near Joplin, Missouri: Hampton Inn Joplin, Joplin 5.2 miles away Residence Inn Joplin, Joplin 5.2 miles away Fairfield Inn Joplin, Joplin 5.3 miles away La Quinta Inn Joplin, Joplin 5.3 miles away Holiday Inn JOPLIN-I-44 & US 71, Joplin 5.3 miles away Comfort Inn & Suites, Joplin 5.3 miles away Days Inn Joplin, Joplin 5.3 miles away Candlewood Suites JOPLIN, Joplin 5.3 miles away Baymont Inn and Suites Joplin, Joplin 5.3 miles away Best Western Oasis Inn & Suites, Joplin 5.4 miles away Hilton Garden Inn Joplin, Joplin 5.4 miles away Quality Inn, Joplin 5.4 miles away Microtel Inn and Suites Joplin, Joplin 5.5 miles away Super 8 Motel Joplin MO, Joplin 5.5 miles away TownePlace Suites Joplin, Joplin 5.6 miles away Best Western Precious Moments Hotel, Carthage 7.1 miles away Super 8 Carthage, Carthage 7.2 miles away Drury Inn and Suites Joplin, Joplin 7.7 miles away * Distances listed are direct linear distances, actual travel distance may be different. Shoal Creek 1 PHOTO Too many sewer treatment plants. Water is nasty.... There are a few sections of this river which are fun and fast, but for the most part this an easy stretch that is great for beginners or for the tired kayaker just wanting to be in nature but not exert themselves.... Campgrounds near Joplin, Missouri:    Joplin KOA KAMP Ground, Joplin, 4 miles away    Coachlight RV Park, Carthage, 6 miles away    Big Barn RV Park, Carthage, 8 miles away    Joplin KOA Campground, Joplin, 11 miles away    Joplin KOA, Joplin, 11 miles away Paddling Rivers Near Joplin, Missouri:    Shoal Creek, NewtonCounty, 5 miles away        Class I - 31.3 miles long (Ritchey to low-water bridge about 1 mile southwest of Highway 43) 1 PHOTO Too many sewer treatment plants. Water is nasty.... Golf Courses Near Joplin, Missouri:    Loma Linda Country Club, Joplin, 5 miles away    Rangeline Golf Course, Joplin, 6 miles away    Joplin-City Golf Course, Joplin, 8 miles away    Briarbrook Country Club, Carl Junction, 11 miles away    Golf Course, Neosho, 11 miles away    Twin Hills Golf & Country Club, Joplin, 11 miles away Lakes Near Joplin, Missouri:    Williams Pond, Newton CountyCounty, 5 miles away    Joplin Water Supply Lake, Newton CountyCounty, 10 miles away National Parks near Joplin, Missouri:    George Washington Carver National Monument, Diamond - MO, 13 miles away    Camping Gear Info Go to Missouri Index