Float the Elk River in Noel, Ginger Blue, & Pineville, MO
Elk River Float Trips
Our portion of the Elk River ranges from Class I to Class II, making it ideal for first-time floaters and those looking to kick back and relax with friends. The Elk River offers beautiful views and shallow swimming areas. There are also several gravel bars, perfect for picnics and snapping photos with friends.
Float Trip Routes
Noel River Float Trip
Our most popular float trip starting at Trestle Park in Ginger Blue and floating to Wayside Campground in Noel. This relaxing six mile float trip is fed by three creeks and is open all season long.
Trestle Bridge Float Trip
A scenic 6 mile float trip starting at Kozy Kamp in Pineville and floating to Trestle Park in Ginger Blue, with many nice bluffs featured along the way. This float is fed by two creeks making it seasonal.
The 12 Mile Float Trip
The 12 Mile Float Trip
Looking for an adventure? The 12 Mile Float Trip is for our paddle enthusiast, those that might not be here to relax, but more for exercise and sport. Available to Canoes & Kayaks Only.
Stay on the Elk River in Noel, MO
CAMPSITES & Offsite Cabins ALONG THE ELK RIVER
Wayside Campground is a gravel bar peninsula campground. We offer 30 AMP electric & water RV sites, electric tent sites, primitive tent sites, and offsite cabins & vacation rentals. Our property features easy river access from our swim beach and gravel campsites.
CAMPING & ACCOMMODATIONS
DISCOVER Wayside Campground ON THE ELK RIVER
Welcome to Elk River Floats & Wayside Campground
Escape the hustle of everyday life and come relax and immerse yourself in the beauty of the Elk River. Reconnect with yourself, with nature, or with friends around the campfire. The crystal clear waters of the Elk River and its tributaries have carved massive bluffs and karst features into our rugged landscape. The best way to see the beauty is in a boat. Our float trips range in size from a relaxing half day length (6 miles) to an adventurous full day length (12 miles). Elk River offers plenty of gravel bars, swimming holes, and some of the best small mouth bass fishing in the Ozark Region. So plan your Elk River trip today and experience the quintessential Ozark adventure found at Elk River Floats & Resort of the Ozarks.
Elk River Floats & Resort of the Ozarks offers several locations along the Elk River. Wayside is our Noel location and end point for our Noel River Float Trip and The 12 Mile Float Trip. Wayside is an all gravel campground with shallow swimming areas and a large swim beach along the waters edge. We have 30 AMP electric and water RV sites, electric tent sites, primitive tent sites, and offsite cabins & vacation rentals available for a weekend getaway on the Elk River. See all of our locations below.
Elk River Floats & Resort of the Ozarks Locations Map
Elk River Floats & Resort of the Ozarks Locations
Stay at Off The Deep End
Stay at Off The Deep End
Stay at Off The Deep End
Cabins & Vacation Rentals on the banks of the Elk River.
Camp at Wayside
Stay at Off The Deep End
Stay at Off The Deep End
Gravel Bar Peninsula Campground with RV sites, electric tent sites, and primitive sites.
Stay at Ginger Blue
Stay at Off The Deep End
Stay at Trestle Park
Cabins & Vacation Rentals close to and along the Elk River.
Stay at Trestle Park
Stay at Trestle Park
Stay at Trestle Park
Home to Elk River Campground and the Elk River Cabins, with the gravel bar beach next to the Low Water Bridge.
Camp at Eagles Nest
Stay at Trestle Park
Camp at Eagles Nest
The Family Campground of the Elk River, with two gravel bar swim beaches, this 40 acres won't disappoint.
Stay at Kozy Kamp
Stay at Trestle Park
Camp at Eagles Nest
Grass Campground at the start of the Elk River offering RV sites, electric tent sites, camping huts, and shallow swimming areas.