Meramec River Trips

Floating with Friends

Start upstream and float back to Ozark Outdoors Riverfront Resort, or make us your put-in, and get picked up downstream.

From our 1 mile world-famous Tube Loop, to multi-day 44 mile excursions, there are many Missouri float trips to choose from on the Meramec River. Like most Missouri waterways, the depth of the Meramec 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 few steps later, you could be in over your head. 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.

The Meramec River trips are our most popular. Paddlers of all skill levels love the stunning bluffs, chance to spot a variety of wildlife, and smooth flowing water on the Meramec. On occasion, you may spot one of the bald eagles nesting along the river.

Click here to download a PDF on the history of the Meramec River.

***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 Meramec trips over 10 miles — per management.

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

Weekend rates apply May-September. Weekday rates will be honored most weekends, October-April, when we are open.

Trips marked with an * are multi-day floats and additional fees and restrictions will apply.

MEMORIAL DAY THROUGH LABOR DAY

Trip Put-In        Available                           Departure Time    Check-In       

Tube Loop-1 mile  Everyday            8:00AM til 5:00PM   30 min. prior

Average Tube Float Time – Steady paddle with no stops 1 Hour.

If you pass the Tube Loop Take-out, a minimum $50.00 assessment fee will be charged.  

The Bluffs-9 mile  Everyday            8:00AM til Noon         30 min. prior

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

Average Raft Float Time – Steady paddle with limited stops 9 Hours.

***Tubes ONLY if floating with canoe/kayak/raft on same reservation.

OORR-5 mile Everyday (Downstream) 8:00AM til 2:00PM 30 min prior

Average Canoe/Kayak Float Time – Steady paddle with limited stops 3 Hours.

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

Average Tube Float Time – Steady paddle with limited stops 7 Hours.

**Last pickup time 6:00pm — All floaters must be at take-out by then!

OORR-10 mile  Everyday (Downstream) 8:00AM til Noon 30 min prior

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

Average Raft Float Time – Steady paddle with limited stops 8 Hours.

***Tubes ONLY if floating with canoe/kayak/raft on same reservation.

**Last pickup time 6:00pm — All floaters must be at take-0ut by then!

Walkers Ford-14 mile Everyday      7:30AM Only                7:00AM

Average Canoe/Kayak Float Time – Steady paddle with limited stops 9 Hours.

Bird’s Nest-20 mile   Everyday         7:30AM Only                7:00AM

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

*Fishing Springs-23 mile Everyday  7:30AM Only                 7:00AM

Average Canoe/Kayak Float Time – Steady paddle with limited stops 12 Hours.

*Indian Springs-29 mile  Everyday   7:30AM Only                7:00AM

Average Canoe/Kayak Float Time – Steady paddle with limited stops 14 Hours.

**Overnight trips ONLY!

*Scotts Ford-36 mile       Everyday     7:30AM Only                 7:00AM

Average Canoe/Kayak Float Time – Steady paddle with limited stops 18 Hours.

**Overnight trips ONLY!

*Meramec Springs-44 mile  Everyday  7:30AM Only           7:00AM

Average Canoe/Kayak Float Time – Steady paddle with limited stops 24 Hours.

**Overnight trips ONLY!

  OFF-SEASON TRIPS

Trip Put-In        Available                           Departure Time             Check-In       

Tube Loop-1 mile  Everyday            8:30AM til 4:00PM   30 min prior

Average Tube Float Time – Steady paddle with no stops 45 Minutes.

If you pass the Tube Loop Take-out, a minimum $50.00 assessment fee will be charged. 

The Bluffs-9 mile  Everyday           8:30AM til Noon         30 min prior

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

Average Raft Float Time – Steady paddle with limited stops 8 Hours.

***Tubes ONLY if floating with canoe/kayak/raft on same reservation!

OORR-5 mile W/Advance Res (Downstream) 8:30AM til Noon 30 min prior

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

Average Raft Float Time – Steady paddle with limited stops 3 Hours.

Average Tube Float Time – Steady paddle with limited stops 6 Hours.

**Last pickup time 5:00pm – All floaters must be at take-out by then!

OORR-10 mile W/Advance Res (Downstream) 8:30AM til 10:00AM 30 min prior

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

Average Raft Float Time – Steady paddle with limited stops 7 Hours.

***Tubes ONLY if floating with canoe/kayak/raft on same reservation!

**Last pickup time 5:00pm — All floaters must be at take-out by then!

Walkers Ford-14 mile Everyday          8:30AM Only                8:00AM

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

Bird’s Nest-20 mile   Everyday            8:30AM Only                8:00AM

Average Canoe/Kayak Float Time – Steady paddle with limited stops 9 Hours.

*Fishing Springs-23 mile Advance Res   8:30AOnly         8:00AM

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

*Indian Springs-29 mile  Everyday        8:30AM Only          8:00AM

Average Canoe/Kayak Float Time – Steady paddle with limited stops 12 Hours.

**Overnight trip ONLY!

*Scotts Ford-36 mile       Everyday          8:30AM Only          8:00AM

Average Canoe/Kayak Float Time – Steady paddle with limited stops 17 Hours.

**Overnight trip ONLY!

*Meramec Springs-44 mile  Everyday   8:30AM Only        8:00AM

Average Canoe/Kayak Float Time – Steady paddle with limited stops 23 Hours.

**Overnight trip ONLY!

• 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