Public Canoeing & Hunting




"Since 1937, the Missouri Department of Conservation has been working to control, manage, restore, conserve and regulate the bird, fish, game, forests and all other wild resources in the state. Our goal is to create healthy, sustainable plant and animal communities well into the future.

Hunting, fishing and trapping permits provided most of the funding in the first 40 years, but in 1976 an expanded program, the "Design for Conservation" was passed to set aside one-eighth of one percent sales tax directly to the agency. That consistent funding, plus a strong, nonpolitical structure and very supportive public helped Missouri become a leader in conservation efforts." Source: Missouri Department of Conservation

Float Missouri!

"Take your family and friends on a float trip in Missouri and be a kid again. Around each bend a new world unfolds – the water, the sounds and the sights are all unique to our beautiful rivers and streams. Look down into the clear, cold water and you'll see colorful rocks, worn smooth from the flowing water. Look up and tall bluffs tower majestically overhead. Eagles live up there and, if you are lucky, you might see one. Look downriver and there's the next bend. Who knows what treasures are on the other side? You have to be there, floating the river, to find out!

If you like to fish for trout or bass (who doesn't?) then toss your favorite rod into the boat and float your bait or lure into the gentle currents. Our streams are not heavily fished and luck is usually with the fisherman.

After a day on the water, streamside camping, cozy cabins and modern RV facilities will make your stay complete. Gather 'round an evening campfire and tell tall tales. A good night's sleep is almost guaranteed.

One thing for sure: you won't find better floating, prettier scenery and nicer folks anywhere. Floaters keep coming back to Missouri rivers. That's why our state slogan is 'Where the rivers run.' It could also be 'Where the floaters float.' Visit our waterways and find out why!" - Source: Missouri Canoe & Floaters Association

RV PARKS
Hickory Creek R.V. Park North College Street in Morse Park
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8070

ELK RIVER OUTFITTERS
Cowskin Canoe Rental Rt. 2 Box 2278
Anderson, MO 64831
(417) 775-2448
Eagles Nest Campground and Canoe Rental Rt. 2, Box 42A
Noel, MO 64854
(800) 843-7080
Elk River Floats/Wayside Campground P.O. Box 546, Jct. Hwys 59 & 90
Noel, MO 64854
(417) 475-3230
River Ranch Camp & Canoe Resort Rt. 1, Box 126A
Hwy 59 N
Noel, MO 64854
(417) 475-6121
Shady Beach Family Campground P.O. Box 473, Hwy 59 N
Noel, MO 64854
(800) 745-6481
Sycamore Landing Camp & Canoe, Inc. P.O. Box 550, Hwy 59 N
Noel, MO 64854
(800) 475-6460
Big Elk Camp & Canoe Rt. 2, Box 2547, Hwy 71
Pineville, MO 64856
(417) 223-4635
Kozy Kamp P.O. Box 449, Hwy 71
Pineville, MO 64856
(417) 223-4586
Snupes Canoe Camp HCR 60, Box 320
Pineville, MO 64856
(417) 223-7778
Three River Campground LLC P.O. Box 697
Pineville, MO 64856
(800) 496-3261

BIG SUGAR CREEK OUTFITTERS
Camp Tilden P.O. Box 731
Pineville, MO 64856
(877) 646-1418

INDIAN CREEK OUTFITTERS
Eagles Nest Campground and Canoe Rental Rt. 2, Box 42A
Noel, MO 64854
(800) 843-7080
Elk River Floats/Wayside Campground P.O. Box 546, Jct. Hwys 59 & 90
Noel, MO 64854
(417) 475-3230
River Ranch Camp & Canoe Resort Rt. 1, Box 126A
Hwy 59 N
Noel, MO 64854
(417) 475-6121
Shady Beach Family Campground P.O. Box 473, Hwy 59 N
Noel, MO 64854
(800) 745-6481
Sycamore Landing Camp & Canoe, Inc. P.O. Box 550, Hwy 59 N
Noel, MO 64854
(800) 475-6460
Big Elk Camp & Canoe Rt. 2, Box 2547, Hwy 71
Pineville, MO 64856
(417) 223-4635
Kozy Kamp P.O. Box 449, Hwy 71
Pineville, MO 64856
(417) 223-4586
Three River Campground LLC P.O. Box 697
Pineville, MO 64856
(800) 496-3261