Floating

Explore the Huzzah One Float Trip at a Time!

Dive into Cool Waters and Go with the Flow!

Nothing captures the essence of Huzzah like a float trip on a hot summer day! Whether you’re looking for peace and quiet through the week or to have a good time with friends and family on the weekend, we are here for all your floating needs.

A group of red and orange canoes lined up on a pebbled shore by a calm river. The background features lush green trees and a bridge under a partly cloudy sky.

Canoeing

In the Heart of the Missouri Ozarks

Before rafts and kayaks there was canoes. They are still a Huzzah favorite to this day and it’s easy to see why! Try the twelve-mile canoe trip that passes through the campground just in time for a lunch break before continuing on.

*Canoes have a 2-person minimum, children 12 and under riding as a 3rd person in canoe are FREE, anyone 13 and up riding as a 3rd person in canoe are regular rates. The rental of a canoe includes transportation, hauling of canoes, paddles, life jackets and/or seat cushions.**Peak Pricing for floating is June 13th – Aug. 10th. Saturdays and Sundays only.

Two people paddle a red canoe on a shallow river, seen from behind. One wears a hat and holds a phone. In the background, two people in another red canoe approach the riverbank. Trees line the river, reflecting a sunny day.

Kayaking

The start of all great adventures!

For those looking for a bit more speed and maneuverability, kayaking on the Huzzah River presents an exhilarating option. Our kayaks are stable and speedy, ideal for both novices and seasoned paddlers. Kayaking on the Huzzah provides an invigorating way to navigate the river and enjoy the natural landscape.

We offer single and tandem kayaks. Then rental of a kayak includes transportation, hauling of kayaks, and paddles, life jackets and/or seat cushions. **Peak pricing for floating is June 13th – Aug. 10th . Saturdays and Sundays only.

Four people in life vests sit in red kayaks on a clear, shallow river with paddles raised. They are near a rocky shore, surrounded by green trees and vegetation. The sky is partly cloudy.

Rafting

A Family-Friendly Choice

Rafting is the perfect choice for families and groups of all sizes who want to stay together and float with peace of mind lazily down the Huzzah! The six-mile trip that starts at Huzzah is perfect for rafts!

**Peak pricing for floating is June 13th – Aug. 10th . Saturdays and Sundays only.

A group of people are floating down a river in colorful inflatable rafts. They are surrounded by lush green trees. Some are waving and holding drinks, enjoying a sunny day outdoors. The water is shallow and clear.

Tubing

Relax and Drift Along

For a laid-back river experience, tubing is perfect. It’s a wonderful way to relive those childhood memories of gentle floats under the sun. Our 2-mile tube route winds through the natural beauty of our campground, offering a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Guests can repeat the trip multiples times if wanted between the hours of 8am-5pm. Tubes are NOT allowed to go on the 6 mile floats.

**Peak pricing for floating is June 13th – Aug. 10th . Saturdays and Sundays only.

A young boy wearing a blue life vest relaxes on an inflatable red and blue raft in a shallow, clear stream. The background features lush green foliage on a sunny day.

Floating River Information

A simplified map shows several labeled blue rivers with intersecting gray roads. Key locations marked with red dots include Onondaga Cave, Scotia, Bass's Slab, and several other sites. Highways 8, 19, and 44, and various creeks are also labeled. The map has a north arrow.

Every year you will find the Huzzah River takes on a different beauty each season. Almost all of our floats on the Huzzah pass right by our campground. One of the nicest floats we offer is a one-day trip where you end up at the campground for lunch and then continue on downstream the rest of the afternoon.

Missouri’s Most Complete River Resort has a wide array of rental float equipment from which to choose, so you can experience the surrounding rivers from a different perspective each time!

Floating River Conditions

River Routes
Put-In PointsTake OutMilesCanoeRaft
Harpers
Slab
Huzzah Valley Bridge6
3-4
hrs
5-6
hrs
Harpers Slab
Scotia
12
6-8
hrs

Huzzah ValleyScotia
6
3-4
hrs
5-6
hrs
Huzzah ValleyOnondaga
Cave
10
6-8
hrs

Blunts
Butts
4
3-5
hrs
5-6
hrs
Blunts
Scotia
10
6-8
hrs

Blunts
Onondaga
Cave
148-10
hrs
BerrymanOnondaga
Cave
202 days
Butts
Scotia
6
3-5
hrs

Berryman
Blunts
6
3-5
hrs

BerrymanButts10
4-6
hrs

Scotia
Onondaga
Cave
42-3
hrs
4-6
hrs

Purple Paint means no TRESPASSING! As a participant you have responsibilities, one should always show courtesy to your fellow floaters, which also includes the Huzzah Valley Staff. Be aware, as with any sport there is some inherent risk that personal awareness and common sense can reduce. Never float under the influence of drugs or alcohol. We provide a litter bag with each floating vessel and keep it until the end of the trip. Observe all posted signs and warnings. We cannot assume responsibility for personal injury, medical payments or property loss or damage. You will be asked to acknowledge this by signing a liability waiver before the outing begins. The cost of your float does include: transportation, the normal use of the vessel, paddles, seat cushions, trash bags and life jackets upon request. Please treat our canoes, rafts and equipment with the same respect as if they were your own. We expect normal wear and tear on our equipment, and for that we do not charge. In the event a canoe or raft is damaged beyond normal wear and tear, then we do expect to be reimbursed in relation to the damage. If you abandon your canoe or raft or it is lost or stolen, you will be required to pay for it. If everyone follows the rules of common courtesy, every floater will have a safe and rewarding adventure.  There is a $25.00 service charge per hour per craft taking out after 7:00 pm.  No refunds for early return from float. The Missouri State Water Patrol patrols these waters. State law prohibits glass containers on the river, and there is a substantial fine!

Huzzah Valley provides room for people in the rafts, not coolers. It is very important to keep this in mind when deciding the best choice of rafts for your party. The more coolers you have, the less room in your raft for the people in your party. Also, the more weight in your raft or canoe, the harder it is to get downstream. No kegs will be allowed in either rafts or canoes! We recommend the following for the maximum amount of coolers (36 quart) to put in your floating vessel.

  • Canoe with 2 adults – 1 cooler
  • 4 Man Raft with 3 adults – 1 cooler
  • 6 Man Raft with 4 adults – 1 cooler
  • 8 Man Raft with 6 adults – 2 coolers
  • 10 Man Raft with 8 adults – 2-3 coolers

Cancellation Policy: We have a 10-day cancellation policy; as long as you cancel at least 10 days prior to your arrival you will get your deposit back less a $35.00 service charge. If you cancel less than 10 days prior to your arrival you will forfeit your deposit in full. (This includes any changes you may make to you vacation.)

RAINCHECK POLICY: It must be raining at Huzzah Valley on the morning of the float; and if it is still raining at 12:00 (Noon), you will be issued a rain check, based on availability. NO REFUNDS!! If it stops raining before NOON, no rain checks will be issued. Rain checks are ONLY issued to those guests who are present at Huzzah Valley. If state officials or the management makes the determination that the river levels are beyond safe canoeing or rafting standards of use, a rain check will be issued in the amount of your payment. (NO REFUNDS). In most situations, the remainder of the reservation (catering, lodging, and camping) should not be affected by flood conditions and will be honored.

Floating Put In and Take out Times

ATTENTION FLOATERS:
ON THE 10 AND 12 MILE FLOAT TRIPS
 YOU MUST BE AT THE
HALF-WAY POINT BY THE
 DESIGNATED TIME!
CANOES: ———————————————-3:00 P.M.
RAFTS: —————————————————1:00 P.M.

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