Q&A

1. Arrive and park

2. Check in, sign waiver, and get shuttle ticket

3. Shuttle up-river (free with rental)

4. Float back to JRO

Yes; if you’re bringing your own boat/inflatable you can ride our shuttles up-river for $15 per person.

We are open from 8am to 7pm. Office hours: Sun-Thu 8am-4pm, Fri-Sat 8am-8pm.

Arrive anytime between 8am-1:30pm. Our last shuttle bus launches at 2pm.

110 Y-Bridge Blvd, Galena, MO 65656

Refer to this hydrographic to check the current water level.

Our policy is 7 feet or less to put out boats. See hydrographic for current water levels. We recommend experienced floaters only between 6-7 feet

2-3 hours depending on water conditions.

2-5 hours depending on water conditions.

Please return to the campground by 7pm. If you return late, you will be charged another rental fee.

Kids under 18 can float alone at parents’ discretion, but they must have a parent or guardian 18 or over to sign the waiver for them.

Kids 12 and under can float for free in the middle of a canoe with two paid adults, but not free if in their own boat. (Two free kids per paying adult.)

You may fish from a rented kayak or canoe — but may not fish from a rented inner tube or raft (inflatables). If you bring your own inner tube or raft that is your choice.

We allow coolers up to 48qts on the river.

We do not allow inflatable coolers.

Dogs can float in boats (kayaks, canoes). However, we do NOT allow dogs or fishing equipment in any inflatables (rafts, tubes).

Same-day reservations not available online, call or arrive to check same-day availability.

We will hold reservations with a credit card for groups with 10 or more boats, or 30 or more campers.

All other reservations must be paid for in full at the time of reservation.

All changes, rebookings, and cancellations must be made at least 48 hours prior to your reservation. This includes changes due to weather. (It is up to you to watch the weather and plan accordingly.) If at the time you book, you are within the 48hrs, the cancellation policy will still apply. Please contact us by phone to cancel or inquire about a cancellation. No-shows will be charged full price.

Yes! Save $10 off every floating rental when you camp with us Monday-Thursday, excluding holidays.

Yes, we do! Check it out here.

Most, but not every campsite has a fire ring and picnic table.

We have 5 sites available with water and electricity.

Yes, $7.00 per bundle or two bundles for $12.00.

Why yes, we sell ice, water, and snacks on site.

Yes, we have a four-stall bathroom and a separate three-stall bathhouse.

There is a two-night minimum (you may pay for two nights and stay only one night).

Yes, there is plenty of river to swim in near the campsites, as well as a stream.

Yes; two children ages 12 and under per paid adult, can camp for free.

All changes, rebookings, and cancellations must be made at least 48 hours prior to your reservation. This includes changes due to weather. (It is up to you to watch the weather and plan accordingly.) If at the time you book, you are within the 48hrs, the cancellation policy will still apply. Please contact us by phone to cancel or inquire about a cancellation. No-shows will be charged full price. No email or Facebook Messenger cancelations will be accepted!

No refunds will be issued for Tent camping, for any reason. No exceptions.

Same-day reservations not available online, call or arrive to check same-day availability.

We will hold reservations with a credit card for groups with 10 or more boats, or 30 or more campers.

All other reservations must be paid for in full at the time of reservation.

No, we do NOT offer refunds on camping. It is up to you to watch the weather and plan accordingly. The only time we issue refunds on camping is during a campground evacuation.

Yes, we do! Check it out here.

We have 30/50AMP, water/sewer hookups.

No, RV sites do not have picnic tables or fire rings.

Check-in- 11:30am / Check-out- 11:00am. If we don’t have anyone coming in, we do allow you to stay longer.

All changes, rebookings, and cancellations must be made at least 48 hours prior to your reservation. This includes changes due to weather. (It is up to you to watch the weather and plan accordingly.) If at the time you book you are within the 48hrs, the cancellation policy will still apply. Please contact us by phone to cancel or inquire about a cancellation. No-shows will be charged full price.

No refunds will be issued for RV camping, for any reason. No exceptions.

Contact us: (417) 357-6443

HALF DAY MORNING (9am-2pm) — $50

HALF DAY EVENING (2pm-7pm) — $50

FULL DAY — $100

Three picnic tables provided.

Up to 50 guests covered under rental. Over 50 requires additional guests to purchase day pass.

All changes, rebookings, and cancellations must be made at least 48 hours prior to your reservation. This includes changes due to weather. (It is up to you to watch the weather and plan accordingly.) If at the time you book you are within the 48hrs, the cancellation policy will still apply. Please contact us by phone to cancel or inquire about a cancellation. No-shows will be charged full price.