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    Eleven Point River Canoe Rental

    3.5 (2 reviews)

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    Hufstedler's canoe rental & campground

    Hufstedler's canoe rental & campground

    3.3(7 reviews)
    11.7 mi

    A Hufstedler's employee rode with my wife, our 11-year-old son and me in our SUV yesterday to…read moreTurner's Mill on the Eleven Point River, dropped off us and our personal canoe and kayak, then parked our vehicle at our Riverton/Highway 160 bridge takeout 14 miles downstream. The friendly driver offered great advice about sights and river features to watch for, including the infamous rapids at river mile 33.7. That and the quick, courteous service they provided when I first walked into their store was enough to earn Hufstedler's a five-star review. But it was the help and kindness that Mrs. Hufstedler and a group of her family and friends provided at the rapids that I am grateful for. It was our luck that they happened to be enjoying personal time on the river when my son and I chose to ignore the advice we had been given about the rapids so we could ride the waves. The first three were great fun. But the fourth and final one, a two-footer, crested the sides of our canoe and dumped enough water inside that we sank - all but the top two inches of the vessel. I was able to swim alongside it, but my son floated down the river, in a lifejacket but on his own. I'll never forget the look in his eyes - "Dad, what do we do now? - nor the voice of one of the men in Mrs. Hufstedler's group who quickly kayaked over and said, "I've got him. Don't worry." A second gentleman quickly reached me and the submerged canoe, telling me to grab the back handle of his kayak so he could tow me and my boat to shore - no easy task. A woman in their group helped my wife retrieve the paddles and another item or two. Minutes later we found our son wrapped in a towel, being tended to by Mrs. Hufstedler and other women in their group. Last night before bed I told my son, "Those people were very kind to us today. God bless them."

    The service is awful with Hufstedlers. We had a large group, and a few of us brought our own…read morekayaks. The lady at the front desk was rude and snarky, acting as if us using their services was a burden and an issue to her time. When we asked for a location to drop our kayaks off at to be able to float with our friends, she refused to tell us where, with rolling her eyes and loud huffs (quite literally). She was arguing with me about where i should park my car, saying we should put it at the drop in location (which she refused to give a location/pin/address to) and not worry about where we come out at. Probably one of the most childish experiences. But it doesnt stop there... once we were on the water, my friends whom rented from this place were missing items. Two people were sent on the 14 mi float WITHOUT lifejackets!! They didnt provide LIFE JACKETS!! This is extremely important; my friends lives are important! My sister who rented a canoe was given a broken oar, which we took pictures of before ever starting the float. Also, the driver of the bus to get to the drop in spot knew he had 2 vehicles following behind... yet he still chose to take multiple dirt roads, when after the float, we GPS'd back, and only had to take the dirt road that the drop in location was on... so much chaos; atleast the driver was a nice guy. At the end of the float, no one was waiting for us, so if something tragic had happened, there would have been no help. No one to save potential fatalities on the river..... Honestly the river is amazing, I would float it again... but if youre looking for an outfitter, I highly suggest using the other one in Alton, because the service of Hufstedler's is atrocious and the people do not care about you, your safety, or your life.

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    Ozark National Scenic Riverways

    Ozark National Scenic Riverways

    5.0(4 reviews)
    29.8 mi

    Great trails and the views are totally worth the trip! Water way for you to relax and camp!read more

    One of my favorite spots on Earth is the Current River, which is a part of the National Ozark…read moreScenic Riverway. If you enjoy nature, water, and outdoor fun then this is a must visit spot! There are several great places to visit as a part of this area, but my favorites by far are the Current River and Big Spring on the Current River, and the campground of the same name. I have a wonderful group of friends that introduced me to floating on the Current when I was in college, and ever since this river has held a special place in my heart. We usually camp at Big Spring Campground. There are both electric, non-electric, and RV hookup's. There are real bathrooms, as well as hot showers within walking distance of camp (not porta potties, but it is a campground - so say hello to your local, resident spiders and their webs). We like this camp, because it's right on the river, family friendly, and close to town but far enough out to enjoy nature. While camping a must do experience for all is a walk to Big Spring. It's a natural cold spring, whose source pumps out enough fresh water to fill Busch Stadium in 33 hours! I like to walk there in the early morning or twilight to see the mist roll in. http://www.nps.gov/ozar/planyourvisit/big-spring.htm The nearby town of Van Buren offers: - a nice Lodge for those who want a nice dinner and/or whose idea of camping is air conditioning, nice beds, and tv - the local ice cream spot called The Jolly Cone - the local cafe, The Floatstream Restaurant, for your typical small diner food and a pretty okay breakfast - various small shops to stock up on essentials: beer, sunblock, souvenir tshirts, snacks, replaceable float shoes and swimsuits, intertubes, gas, fishing bait, etc. - and a whole lot of other small town amenities The water is spring fed. So it's super cold and clear - perfect for a hot summer's day! The Current has a pretty decent current, with nice deep water and wading shallows dotted with periodic gravel bars. It's great for intertubing and canoe trips. Various campgrounds and businesses offer rentals and trips with pick up and drop off options (2, 4, 6 hour floats, or even multiple day trips). Check out the area and find YOUR favorite spots and recommendations. It will probably become one of your favorite places on Earth too!

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    Eminence Canoes, Cottages & Camp - Back porch, shared with the neighbors cabin

    Eminence Canoes, Cottages & Camp

    2.7(3 reviews)
    32.2 mi

    Nice little campground in Eminence! My family got a campsite for their camper, and I stayed in a…read morecabin with my family. Campsites for the campers are kind of close together, but the tent lots had tons of room! The entire campground is shaded nicely with beautiful trees. It is clean and well maintained as well. The cabins are decent- clean, and stocked with everything you need. Nothing fancy, but the linens were all clean and the water was hot so no complaints here in that aspect. I didn't deal with the front office as my mother in law booked our stay and did all of that. My only complaint would be the other campers/cabin renters. Our cabin was a duplex and our neighbors were not considerate of how much noise they made. Cabins and camper spots are dog friendly, however it's basic knowledge that your dog must be leashed. Our neighbors did not leash their small poodle, and it rushed my two dogs, one of which was blind, several times. We informed them that because one of our dogs is blind, even though he is a nice dog, he could snap at something coming up on him suddenly. This did not deter them from allowing their dog to continue unleashed. I should have said something to the front office but didn't want to cause any trouble. All in all, a good stay, and not the campgrounds fault about obnoxious neighbors.

    Nice all round, every cottage is different. We are entirely grateful for the services provided and…read morewill return in time! I'm looking forward to hanging out on the Front Porch.

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    Our end of the cabin duplex

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    The side of the yard closest to our cabin

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