Joplin, Missouri Metropolitan Area Local camping, hiking, backpacking, lakes, beaches, whitewater, skiing and snowboarding information. Hotels near Joplin, Missouri: Residence Inn by Marriott Joplin, Joplin 5.2 miles away Fairfield Inn By Marriott Joplin, Joplin 5.3 miles away La Quinta Inn Joplin, Joplin 5.3 miles away Holiday Inn Joplin I 44 & Us 71, Mo, Joplin 5.3 miles away Joplin-Days Inn, Joplin 5.3 miles away Baymont Inn & Suites Joplin, Joplin 5.3 miles away Candlewood Suites JOPLIN, Joplin 5.3 miles away Quality Inn, Joplin 5.3 miles away Best Western Oasis Inn & Suites, Joplin 5.4 miles away Microtel Inn and Suites Joplin, Joplin 5.5 miles away Joplin Super 8 Motel, Joplin 5.5 miles away Towneplace Suites By Marriott Joplin, Joplin 5.6 miles away Best Western Precious Moments Hotel, Carthage 7.1 miles away Carthage Super 8 Motel, Carthage 7.2 miles away Drury Inn Joplin, Joplin 7.7 miles away Carthage Inn, Carthage 7.9 miles away Econo Lodge Carthage, Carthage 7.9 miles away Best Budget inn, Carthage 10.2 miles away * Distances listed are direct linear distances, actual travel distance may be different. Shoal Creek 1 PHOTO 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 ...easy stretch that is great for beginners or for the tired kayaker just wanting t... 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 National Parks near Joplin, Missouri:    George Washington Carver National Monument, Diamond - MO, 13 miles away    Camping Gear Info Go to Missouri Index