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Canoeing · Missouri

Canoeing in Missouri

5 outfitters across Missouri. Ratings, hours, contact details and a map for each, all in one place.

Named lakes and reservoirs

2,695

Rated 4.5+ on Google

5 of 5

Cities

5

Best season

Apr to Oct

At a glance

Highest rated on Google

Ranked by Google rating, then by number of reviews, across all 5 outfitters listed in Missouri.

OutfitterCityRating
Old Cove Canoe and KayakSaint Clair4.9388 Google reviews
James River Canoe RentalGalena4.9123 Google reviews
Jadwin Canoe RentalJadwin4.8413 Google reviews
Carr's Canoe RentalEminence4.8210 Google reviews
Current River Canoe RentalSalem4.7100 Google reviews

Operators

Canoeing operators

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Lakes

Lakes to canoe in Missouri

Named lakes in Missouri
467
Reservoirs
2,228

Largest by area

  1. Lake of the Ozarks51,171 acres
  2. Harry S Truman Reservoir49,366 acres
  3. Table Rock Lake41,778 acres
  4. Lake Taneycomo2,133 acres
  5. Cut-Off Lake819 acres

Source: USGS Geographic Names Information System.

Resources

More to explore in Canoeing

Hand-picked videos and free guides from the community to help you plan your next trip.

Videos worth watching

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  • Learning To Paddle: Episode 1 Basic Canoe Paddle Strokes

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  • How to Develop Good Technique for Paddling a Canoe

    PaddleTV

  • Golden Rules of Canoeing | How to Stay Safe on the Water

    PaddleTV

  • How to Paddle a Canoe

    Texas Parks and Wildlife

  • Canoe Paddle Strokes with Northern Tier

    Northern Tier High Adventure