Missouri Canoe and Floaters Association

03/17/2020

Princess Rio LOVES her new hat!
2020 MCFA Conference

03/17/2020

Even in the "off season" outfitters are preparing for our guests. And we enjoy a few shenanigans along the way!
2020 MCFA Conference

09/30/2019

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09/27/2019

Mother Nature's Riverfront Retreat in Camden county is a camper & canoer’s paradise. They offer a beach for camping, float trips, swimming, sunbathing, and fishing. f you would like to have fun this weekend, why not visit Mother Nature's Riverfront Retreat and Family Recreation Park.

Here's more info: http://www.mothernaturesriverfrontretreat.com

09/26/2019

In the Springfield, MO area? You need to check out Hooton Town Canoe Rental. In business since 1993 and have always focused on building a family friendly environment for everyone. Family owned and operated and do their best to provide the best experience possible. Learn more: https://hootontowncanoe.org

09/19/2019

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09/16/2019

Floating the Current River (with Jadwin Canoe Rental, Inc of course), with its many springs, crystal-clear water and towering bluffs, is one of the most scenic canoe trips in the nation. Of all the rivers in Missouri’s Big Springs Country, the Current is the most spring-fed and may be floated at almost any time of the year. The river provides excellent fishing for rainbow and brown trout and is fully protected as a National Scenic Riverway.

Jadwin's offers pleasant, shaded campsites and quality canoes, kayaks, rafts and tubes for floats from 3 to 94 miles. Fishing for rainbow trout is excellent!

Call now to reserve: 573-729-5229 • 800-937-4837!
http://jadwincanoe.com

09/11/2019

"Our flag honors those who have fought to protect it, and is a reminder of the sacrifice of our nation's founders and heroes. As the ultimate icon of America's storied history, the Stars and Stripes represents the very best of this nation."

-Joe Barton

09/10/2019

09/10/2019

Have you floated with Harvey's Alley Spring Canoe Rental? Harvey’s Canoe Rental has provided friendly and knowledgeable service at Alley Spring since 1965.

They're an authorized concessioner of the National Park Service. Servicing both Jacks Fork and Current Rivers near Eminence, the canoe capital of the world. Located in the heart of the Ozark National Scenic Riverways which was established in 1964 to protect 134 miles of the Current and Jacks Fork Rivers. The clean, clear waters of these two beautiful rivers provide excellent opportunities for canoeing, swimming, fishing and tubing. Camping, hiking, hunting and horseback riding are also enjoyed in the park.

And best yet, their season extends all year! Learn more: http://www.harveysalleyspring.com

09/09/2019

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09/04/2019

Looking to paddle the Jacks Fork or Current Rivers? Windy's Canoe Rental has you covered! Windy's is a family owned and operated and have been floating canoes on the Current River and Jacks Fork River for 3 generations, providing friendly, experienced and professional service. They are authorized concessioners in Missouri's largest National Park, the Ozark National Scenic Riverways.

Learn more about Windy's here: www.windyscanoe.com

09/03/2019

Whether you want to camp, hike, fish, swim , or canoe Sugar Island has it all!

Sugar Island started off as a small business located in Pineville, Missouri. It featured an 11 acre primitive camping ground with public restrooms. Having around 60 canoes, Sugar Island started providing canoe rental services for customers in the late 1970's.

Ed Ables, the owner of Sugar Island, started the business with the intent to keep Sugar Island family oriented. Throughout the years Sugar Island has maintained Ed Ables' goal. Sugar Island is a fun safe place for families to come an experience the great Ozarks of Missouri.

Throughout the years Sugar Island has gained a lot of customers and has developed to meet the needs of those customers. Now, Sugar Island features an 11 acre campground with electrical hook-ups, a small store in which customers can buy anything from camping gear to hot showers, and over 100 canoes and kayaks available for rent.

Sugar Island's sister park, Big Rock Park is another great place to check out if our main campground doesn't have what you are looking for Big Rock park does! Big Rock park features one of the best swimming holes on Big Sugar as well as great picnic and camping areas.

08/30/2019

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If seeing the northern lights is on your bucket list, you should highly consider planning some free time this weekend. A G2 Geomagnetic Storm Watch has been issued by NOAA's Space Weather Predictio

08/30/2019

It's the official kickoff to the 2019 ! 🇺🇸 We hope you're spending this weekend on one of Missouri's beautiful rivers.

08/27/2019

Circle B Campground & Resort LLC offers a wide variety of attractions and accommodations the whole family can enjoy. Located in the midst of the breathtaking Ozark National Scenic Riverways in the tiny town of Eminence Missouri, it's an ideal destination for a peaceful retreat or an outdoor adventure. Circle B Campground offers camping, cabins & lodging along the banks of the beautiful Jack's Fork River, one of the wildest and most scenic of all Missouri Ozark streams.

With miles of hiking trails, springs, caves and scenic drives, the area surrounding Circle B Campground unfolds with abundant natural beauty. Other activities available in the Eminence area include canoeing, horseback riding, hiking, cycling, hunting, fishing, festivals, Arts and Crafts Show and a nine hole golf course.

Find out more: http://www.circlebcampground.com

08/24/2019

The best in Arkansas & Missouri.

Explore 10 scenic float trips that can only be enjoyed in the Ozarks. Find tips for floating the Big Piney River, Jack's Fork, Current River, James River, Niangua and the North Fork in Missouri and the Kings River in Arkansas among others.

08/22/2019

The Current River and Jacks Fork River create a stunning landscape made of hills and valleys. These rivers are lined with springs that help feed them. These all combine into the stunningly colored Current River. While there are many springs along the rivers, one truly stands out: Blue Spring.

08/20/2019

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08/20/2019

Heading to the Current River this weekend? Checkout Rocky River Resort!

Rocky River Resort offers you many conveniences such as: Spacious and shady campsites, Hot showers, Electric Hook-ups, Picnic Tables & Fire Rings at each site, Modern Restrooms Facilities, RV Hook-ups including water, sewer and cable TV at many sites. They also have an on-site convenience store that stocks sodas, t-shirts and river supplies.

Learn more & make reservations here: http://www.rockyriverresort.com

08/16/2019

Missouri law requires personal flotation devices to be readily accessible for all persons aboard a water craft. Please do not use them to tie your water crafts together. It’s not only illegal, it’s DANGEROUS!

08/14/2019

Have you visited Castor River Ranch Campground?

Castor River Ranch Campground offers a peaceful, private river-front camping experience in a natural setting yet has immediate access to state highway DD.

They offer canoe/ kayak/tube out fitting and a shuttle service for float trips. The Castor River offers some of the best small mouth bass fishing found anywhere. In addition to river activities, they have 140 acres of hiking trails that contain a piece of the old Missouri Pacific Railroad bed and a tunnel dating back to the 1800's. CRRC also has fenced pasture and water available for those equestrians who prefer to go camping with their horses.

You can learn more here: www.castorriverranchcampground.com

08/14/2019

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08/12/2019

08/08/2019

Come Explore Rafting, Canoeing, Kayaking, Tubing, Riverfront Camping, RVing and Lodging on the Crystal Clear Upper Meramec with The Rafting Company!

Get more info: http://www.theraftingco.com/Rafting%20Co/home.html

08/07/2019

Have you been to Castor River Ranch Campground?

Castor River Ranch Campground offers a peaceful, private river-front camping experience in a natural setting yet has immediate access to state highway DD. All of their RV/Campsites are very spacious and are furnished with picnic tables, stone fire pits, septic, electric (30 - 50-110 amp) and spring- water. They offer canoe/ kayak/tube out fitting and a shuttle service for float trips.

The Castor River offers some of the best small mouth bass fishing found anywhere. In addition to river activities, we have 140 acres of hiking trails that contain a piece of the old Missouri Pacific Railroad bed and a tunnel dating back to the 1800's. CRRC also has fenced pasture and water available for those equestrians who prefer to go camping with their horses.

Learn more: http://www.castorriverranchcampground.com

08/05/2019

Here's your destination recommendation - River Ranch Resort!

River Ranch Resort in Noel, MO sits on the beautiful Elk River. They offer canoes, rafts, kayaks and tubes to rent for your floating pleasure!

Their campground features 40 air conditioned cabins that sleep from 2 to 24 people, electric and non-electric tent camping sites, and full hook-up RV sites. Tent camping is available for those desiring a more scenic experience.

They have a fully stocked 6000sq foot store including most anything you might forget. Also located in the store is the Hungry Camper Café offering many great food options. They can cater BBQ dinners, or try our very popular pizza and they will deliver it right to your site!

Browse their site and make weekend plans today! http://www.riverranchresort.com

07/22/2019

The weekend is only 5 days away! Make plans today to at Sugar Island!

Sugar Island features an 11 acre campground located on Big Sugar Creek. The campground has electrical hook-ups, restrooms with hot showers, RV dump station, and water available at the Sugar Island Store. While camping at Sugar Island you will be located within 1 mile of town, and within a couple of hours of Branson, MO.

The creek running by the park has swimming holes deep enough for adults and shallow enough for children to enjoy! All of Sugar Island's campers have unlimited access to the water and beach. Children can swim all day, while adults soak up the Sun!

To learn more: http://www.sugarislandcanoe.com/index.htm

07/17/2019

Where should you spend your weekend? How about Shady Beach Campground! Shady Beach Campground is located on the Elk River just north of Noel, Missouri.They offer air-conditioned cabins, vacation home rentals, primitive tent sites and RV sites with water & electric. They also have 1/4 mile of beachfront for relaxing and swimming for guests of all ages.

Find out more, or make a reservation: https://shadybeach.com

07/15/2019

Your next weekend destination - Missouri Park Adventures! This beautiful Washington State Park is located on the border of Jefferson and Washington County, right off HWY 21. Just a short drive from St. Louis. They offer fun activities for the whole family. Short day hikes on our Ozark trails, swimming at the pool, spend time at the petroglyphs, fish, swim, float the Big River, or just enjoy a hand dipped ice cream at Thunderbird Lodge while you relax to the sounds of the river.

You can find out more here:

Washington State Park /Missouri Park Adventures Float Trips / Cabin rentals