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 — whether you want to paddle straight through or stop to swim and relax along the way. Just show up ready to enjoy the river — our team handles the details.
✔ All float pricing is per vessel, not per person
✔ Shuttle transportation is included
✔ Professional staff and organized launches
✔ No experience necessary — our team will help you get started
✔ Peak summer Saturdays book early
✔ Options for couples, families, and large groups
Not sure what to choose?
Most families start with a raft, while solo paddlers often prefer kayaks.
- Seats 2–10 people
- Stable and spacious for groups
- Great for families and groups
- Paddles and life jackets included
- From $120 per raft
- Single and tandem options
- Smooth and stable handling
- Great for all skill levels
- Paddle and life jacket included
- From $40 per kayak
- Spacious and comfortable ride
- Ideal for couples or families
- Easy to paddle together
- Paddle and life jacket included
- From $60.00 per canoe
- Relaxed and easygoing float
- Great for groups and friends
- Add cooler tubes if needed
- Life jacket included
- From $25 per tube
Search all available vessels by your preferred float date
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.
FLOATING – WHAT TO KNOW
Our team will walk you through check-in, gear, and launch so everything is clear before you get on the river.