The Elk River
Our float trips range from Class I to Class II, making them ideal for first-time floaters and those looking to kick back and relax with friends and family. Soak in the views of our bluffs, tackle some of the best small mouth bass fishing in the Ozarks, and take a picnic to enjoy on the gravel bars along your float.
We always recommend a reservation, whether its a busy holiday weekend or a slow day throughout the week. When you arrive everything is taken care of, so you can worry about other things like who grabbed the fishing poles, and where you set down the cooler.
Float Trips
- The Upper Trip. (6 mile float)
- This float departs from Kozy Kamp and ends at Elk River Campground.
- Campers float into camp, guest just floating end at their car.
- All guest chose a shuttle departure time 8:15 AM, 9:15 AM, or 10:15 AM.
- Guest can expect to be on the water 30 minutes to one hour after shuttle departure, so plan accordingly.
- The Lower Trip. (6 mile float)
- This float departs from Elk River Campground and ends at Wayside Campground.
- Campers launch from camp and are shuttled back at the end of the float.
- Floats can launch from any time between 8 AM - 11 AM.
Other Float Trip Routes are available from Elk River Floats’ downstream locations. This includes:
- The 12 Mile
- This float departs from Kozy Kamp and ends at Wayside Campground.
- Floaters depart from Wayside Campground at 8 am on Saturday and 9 am on Sun-Fri.
- This float can be done in one day or be broken into two days.
- Elk River Campground & Eagles Nest are the halfway points and can act as your over night stay if you would like to break this float into two days. Boat rentals are still required to be checked in at a midway campground.
Person Shuttles
$25 per person This is a ride on the bus from our downstream location back to Elk River Campground where you left your boat, so you can still float back to your car.
Boat Shuttles and Vehicle Shuttles range in price depending on group size and if your group is renting from us or not. Please call for a quote.