Explore Missouri's Ozark Streams
Canoeing or Kayaking
in the Ozarks
Our mobile guide service was created to offer
you the unique
opportunity
to plan
your
own float trip. You decide the river we
float and the day we go. We will furnish the boats,
your lunch
and we can also furnish a round trip shuttle to
the river for you and your group.
Our trips are always guide supported floats. One
of our guides will go along to assist you and your
group. The guide will prepare the lunch provided
to you by River City Outfitters and show you
some paddling basics to help keep you and your group
safe and out of trouble.
Our goal is to make sure everyone has a
fun and safe experience on the water.
Your next exciting river
adventure is a phone call away!
So, what's your pleasure?
Canoeing
We offer you two different size canoes from which to choose:
- The extra large 19 foot River Explorer
- The smaller 16 foot solo River Runner
We use the larger River Explorer as our primary boat. The River Explorer has been on many of our site seeing trips down the Mississippi River and some of the larger Ozark streams. These very large canoes will comfortably carry three people plus their gear, two batteries and a large trolling motor. Whether you're planning a fishing trip with your buddies or an afternoon on your favorite river with friends or family, the River Explorer canoes are an excellent choice.
If you enjoy the freedom and solitude of padding your own boat and would like to explore one of your favorite Ozark streams in a smaller, more personal craft, then we recommend the 16 foot River Runner. Paddling solo gives you total control of your boat and the freedom to move around the river to visit with your partner or other members of your group.
For those of you with limited or no paddling experience, we have created a system to connect two of our River Explorers together. This permits one of our guides to take up to five people down the river all together as a single, safely operating unit. Connecting two of these boats together creates an extremely stable setup which is easily operated and exceptionally quiet! Sit back, relax and take in the scenery while we do all the driving. This setup is also a great fishing platform. Not only can you sit down or stand up while you cast from all four corners of the boat, the middle and rear seats are equipped with fish finders that keep an eye on what's happening below. Whether you're an experienced paddler or a first time floater, this is a fun and safe way for you and your family to explore one of your favorite Ozark streams.
All of our canoes have been carefully customized with your comfort and safety in mind. Our completely decked canoes are equipped with comfortable seats, cup/acc holders and dry storage areas that hold waterproof bags to keep your personal items safe and dry.
Flat Water Kayaking
Paddlers of all ages and experience levels will enjoy the day exploring the outdoors in one of these easy to handle, very stable flat water Predator kayaks. We offer these solo kayaks in two sizes: 11 and 14 foot with a carrying capacity of up to 400 pounds. Paddling one of these small, easy to control kayaks can be a great way to introduce children or beginners to the outdoors.
Note from Paul: These fun little boats are my personal favorites. I think they are much easier to maneuver around the river than any of the canoes.
On our Ozarks river trips, we furnish the following items :
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One of our River Runner, River Explorer (connected) canoes or one of our extremely stable flat/water Predator kayaks.
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Day trips include a shore lunch (You may bring your own drinks and snacks)
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Camping trips include dinner and breakfast.
OPTIONAL ITEMS INCLUDE:
- Tent: 3 person, $30 - 4 person, $40 - 6 to 8 person, $60
- Sleeping bags: Summer bag, $20/ea - Winter bag, $20/ea
- Sleeping pad: $20/ea (3-inch, self inflating)
- Sleeping cot: $20/ea
- Personal headlamp: $10/ea
- Rain gear (2-piece): $20/ea
- Waterproof binoculars: $10/ea
We take your comfort and safety very seriously. All of our optional items are extremely well made by brand name manufacturers. We issue you the same equipment that we use plus we'll set it up for you!
Pricing
for Guided
Canoe & Kayak
Trips:
The price of a canoe or kayak trip down one of your favorite Ozark streams begins at $175.00 per day per person for a minumum of two (2) people.
We offer group rates as low as $99.00 per day per person for groups of 10 or more.
Our trips are always guide supported. One of our experienced river guides will remian with you and your group throughtout your trip.
Pricing varies according to the following criteria:
- The location and length of your trip (miles/days). Location is based on +/- 100 miles driving distance from St. Louis, Missouri
- The number of people in your party
- The amount of support we provide, including equipment and any optional items we furnish
We have carefully planned our trips to keep the cost down and to make them affordable. Please check out some of the great discounts we offer:
- Family and group discounts (call for details)
- Bring a partner and save 25%
- Join us for multiple floats within a year and save up to 25% on each trip
- Multi-day and camping trips can save you p to 25%
- Children under 12 float for half price
We will work with you for a multi-item/multi-person discount!
We accept personal checks, money orders or cash and we do require a 50% deposit to secure your river trip. The balance is due before or at the time of your trip. We are unable to offer weather related refunds but will gladly reschedule your secured river trip.
River City Outfitters offers you the ultimate paddling experience with three different boats from which to choose on the stream of your choice. Give us a call soon!
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