The Easiest Way to Float
the Niangua River
Professional staff. Organized launches. We select the best stretch each day so you can relax and enjoy the river.
Over 30 years on the Niangua River — trusted by thousands of families every summer.
Reserve your float in under 60 seconds.
Floats from $25 per vessel • Shuttle included
What to Expect
We launch groups throughout the morning and early afternoon each day.
Choose a half-day or full-day experience and float at your own pace. Some guests paddle straight through, while others stop to swim and relax along the way.
No experience necessary — our team will help you get started.
Just show up ready to enjoy the river — our team handles the details.
Half-day and full-day options are available for every vessel type.
All float pricing is per vessel — not per person. Shuttle included.
Peak summer Saturdays book early.
Not sure what to choose?
Most families start with a raft, while solo paddlers often prefer kayaks.
Riverfront float reservations include shuttle transportation.
- Seats 2–10 people
- Stable and spacious for groups
- Popular for families and friends
- Includes paddles and life jackets
- From $120 per raft
- Single and double options
- Stable and easy to paddle
- Great for beginners or experienced floaters
- Includes paddle and life jacket
- From $40 per kayak
- Roomy and relaxed
- Ideal for couples or families
- Includes paddle and life jacket
- From $60.00 per canoe
- Relaxed, laid back float
- Cooler tubes can be added after you
- select your date and number of vessels.
- Life jacket included
- From $25 per tube
Float Packs for Groups & Frequent Floaters
Float often? Save on multiple trips.
Prepaid float bundles that can be used across multiple visits during the season.
Perfect for families who float several times each summer.
10 Kayaks — $375
Normally $450
Save up to $75
10 Canoes — $500
Normally $650
Save up to $150
3 6-Man Rafts — $550
Normally $675
Save up to $125
- Float packs are prepaid bundles that can be used across multiple visits during the season.
- After purchasing a pack, simply reserve your float like normal. When booking through the same account, your float pack credits automatically apply to eligible reservations.
- Float packs can also be used to reserve floats for friends or family.
- Float packs do not expire.
Savings calculated using peak season Saturday rates.
Own Your River Experience
Love floating the Niangua? You can take the experience home with your own kayak.
Jax Yaks — located right here at Riverfront — offers premium kayaks from Perception and Wilderness Systems.
Every kayak purchase includes:
Two free nights of camping at Riverfront
Two complimentary personal kayak shuttles from our float team
It’s an easy way to turn a great river day into a lifetime hobby.