Come "Canoe Missouri" on the Elk River!

Offering Float Trips for Rafts and Canoes! Enjoy Canoeing, Rafting, Fishing and More!

Shady Beach is ideally situated to get you out onto the Elk River.

Float Trips for Canoes, Rafts, Kayaks & Tubes on the Elk River in Missouri

Nothing can compare to a day long float on the Elk River. The Elk River is rated a class I-II, making it ideal for beginners or just a relaxing, laid back day for the experienced. The Elk River offers beautiful scenery with many gravel bar "rest stops" and swimming holes to enjoy a cooling dip. The many natural springs along the Elk River, Indian Creek and Big Sugar keep the water cool but comfortable and running year round for canoeing, rafting, kayaking and tubing fun. With clean, cool, clear water, no one can resist getting their feet wet!

Group Discount Rates for 2010 10% off on equipment rental for 20 people or more! Rental Fee must be paid by one person

All our float trips start upriver so that you float right back into Shady Beach - no waiting for a ride back to the campground!

Rental Canoes, Rafts & Kayaks: Shady Beach Campground offers canoes, kayaks, 4-man and 6-man rafts to accommodate everyone's needs.

Canoes: We offer plastic and aluminum canoes. Each is designed for two (2) people. A third person can ride in the middle on the floor. We suggest two people per canoe.

Rafts: Our new 4-man rafts are ideal for small families or groups. We suggest no more than 3 adults with coolers and accessories per raft for the most comfortable and enjoyable float experience. Our 6-man rafts are ideal for groups and families. We suggest no more than 5 adults with coolers and accessories per raft for the most comfortable and enjoyable float experience.

Kayaks: Our kayaks are top mount and provide a place for a medium size cooler and offer comfortable and easy maneuverability.

Canoe, Raft & Kayak Reservations

Reservations are required on weekend canoe and kayak rentals with a deposit of $10.00 per boat, $35.00 per 4-main raft and $50.00 per 6-man raft. Deposits must be received within 7 days of reservation. Deposit is applied to equipment rental.

No refund of deposit without a minimum 3 day notice. There will be a 10% cancellation fee. We float rain or shine, at Shady Beach's discretion. If there is a cancellation then you can reschedule your float trip within 1 year.

Missouri Fishing for Smallmouth Bass on the Elk River

The Elk River has earned a reputation as one of the best smallmouth bass fishing rivers in all of Missouri.

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