Courtois River Trips

Girls day out!

Float the Courtois  Creek back to Ozark Outdoors Riverfront Resort. Relax for 5 miles in any of our boats, or paddle a 10, 14, or 18 mile canoe or kayak trip. Access the Courtois Creek @ Berryman, Misty Valley, or Butts Slab.

The Courtois River offers creek water, with a few more adventurous turns, than the Meramec River trips. Like most Missouri waterways, the depth of the Courtois fluctuates. Just as dry land has peaks and valleys, so do Missouri stream-beds. One instant you’re in water to your ankles, and a step later, you could be wet to your shoulders. Water temps change with the intensity of the sun and air temperature.

Rental includes transportation to the put-in location, paddling gear, cushions, and Coast Guard approved PFD’s for most children ages 2 to 11 years old. If you have a child under the age of 2, or if you are concerned about appropriate fit, please bring a personal floatation device for your child with you. PFD’s available for youth 12 and over, and adults, upon request. **Please ask your driver before the van or bus leaves our property.

***In our efforts to help the eco-system, trips leave on top of the hour unless posted otherwise. Help us Go Green!

 NO rafts or tubes on Courtois trips over 5 miles — per management.

All floating guests must sign a liability waiver and get a float ticket to go on the river.

 MEMORIAL DAY THROUGH LABOR DAY

Trip Put-In        Available                             Departure Time             Check-In       

Berryman-18 mile   Mon-Sat (No Sundays)    7:30AM  Only 7:00AM

Average Canoe/Kayak Float Time – Steady paddle with limited stops 11 Hours.

Misty Valley-14 mile  Mon-Sat (No Sundays) 7:30AMOnly  7:00AM

Average Canoe/Kayak Float Time – Steady paddle with limited stops 8 Hours.

Butts Slab-10 mile  Mon-Sat (No Sundays) 9:00 or 11:00AM  8:30 or 10:30AM

Average Canoe/Kayak Float Time – Steady paddle with limited stops 6 Hours.

Courtois-5 mile  Mon-Sat (Sun by Mgt) 8:00AM-3:00PM  30 min before trip

Average Canoe/Kayak Float Time – Steady paddle with limited stops 4 Hours.

Average Raft Float Time — Steady paddle with limited stops 5 Hours.

 OFF-SEASON TRIPS

Trip Put-In        Available                               Departure Time                Check-In       

Berryman-18 mile Mon-Sat (Sun w/10 or more) 8:30AM  Only  8:00AM

Average Canoe/Kayak Float Time – Steady paddle with limited stops 10 Hours.

Misty Valley-14 mile Mon-Sat (Sun w/10 or more) 8:30AM Only 8:00AM

Average Canoe/Kayak Float Time – Steady paddle with limited stops 7 Hours.

Butts Slab-10 mile Mon-Sat (Sun 10+) 9:00 or 11:00AM  8:30 or 10:30AM

Average Canoe/Kayak Float Time – Steady paddle with limited stops 5 Hours.

Courtois-5 mile  Mon-Sat (Sun by Mgt) 8:30AM-3:00PM  30 min before trip

Average Canoe/Kayak Float Time – Steady paddle with limited stops 2 Hours.

Average Raft Float Time — Steady paddle with limited stops 4 Hours.

• Advance payment in full is required to confirm all float trip reservations.
• Rainchecks on Meramec, Courtois, or Huzzah floating only if it rains consistently, at Ozark Outdoors, between 8:00am and Noon on the day of your scheduled float trip.
• Cancellations must be made at least 8 days prior to your scheduled arrival date. Reductions made within 7 days of scheduled arrival date are non-refundable in part or whole.
• $50.00 per person Service Fee for takeout arrivals at Ozark Outdoors after 7:00pm
• Weekend rates apply May-September. Weekday rates will be honored most weekends, October-April, when we are open.