Kayaking · Missouri
Kayaking in Missouri
4 outfitters across Missouri. Ratings, hours, contact details and a map for each, all in one place.
Mapped river miles
19,560 mi
1,346 named reaches
Rated 4.5+ on Google
3 of 4
Cities
4
Best season
Apr to Oct
At a glance
Highest rated on Google
Ranked by Google rating, then by number of reviews, across the 3 of 4 outfitters in Missouri with 10 or more Google reviews.
| Outfitter | City | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Steele River Kayaks and float trips | Windyville | 5.069 Google reviews |
| Old Cove Canoe and Kayak | Saint Clair | 4.9388 Google reviews |
| White River Kayaking & Outdoors | Hollister | 4.7260 Google reviews |
Operators
Kayaking operators
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Rivers
Rivers and streams to paddle in Missouri
- Named rivers and streams mapped in Missouri
- 19,560 mi
- River reaches
- 1,346
- Reaches with a USGS flow gauge
- 234
Rivers with the most mapped miles
- Missouri River581 mi
- Mississippi River533 mi
- Osage River278 mi
- Big Creek264 mi
- Gasconade River262 mi
Source: USGS National Hydrography Dataset. Miles count the named river reaches on our map, not every river in the state.
Flow gauges: U.S. Geological Survey. Flood stages and forecasts: NOAA National Weather Service.
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