Niangua River Oasis is one of the closer float trip options for anyone living in Kansas City. It's…read morea little bit of a drive to get to, but this is a place where I've had a lot of fun. Beware of the turn off from MO 64 and the gravel road you have to take to get to it as traffic can be fast and people drive crazy. It's pretty well signed so you won't have much trouble finding it. Also there is a VERY STEEP hill that you have to go down to get to the office and the riverfront. Very Important Note: GLASS is BANNED by Missouri State Law on the River. (Not the capmground though.) Plan Accordingly. Float Trips: NRO has several options of canoes / rafts to choose from. Classic Aluminum Grumman / Osagian canoes, 4 and 6 person rafts, kayaks (which are a blast), and yes they offer private shuttles if you have your own canoe or kayak. NRO used to offer 3 different float lengths but they have stopped offering the float that puts in above Bennett Springs. They now offer just two floats, NRO to Rendezvous Point which takes about 4 hours, and NRO to Oldham's Riverview which is pretty much an all day float. The longer float has less rapids and more deep pool areas if you want to spend a little more time just letting the current carry you. The NRO to Rendezvous Point float has rapids, deep pools, and is not the same from year to year as the river changes it's course in some spots. Pickup after your float is usually prompt, and you ride back in big yellow former school buses that will make some of you glad you're not in school anymore! Camping: Yes they offer nice but expensive cabins. I've tried them, it's not for me. The fun is in the campgrounds. A CAUTION for parents: The campgrounds especially on the weekend often turns into a big party atmosphere. It can be a problem if you want the kids to sleep. If you want a quiet camping experience especially on weekends you might want to look elsewhere. Showers: The showers aren't bad, the hot water keeps up with demand. The problem is they don't always have enough shower stalls to meet the demand so sometimes you have to wait. Camp Store / Office: They have basics, a few odds and end fishing and expensive camping supplies, ice, and firewood. Service can range from friendly to surly. Don't be an idiot, you won't get treated like one. Law Enforcement: The Dallas County Sheriff, MO Highway Patrol and MO Water Patrol, along with Conservation Agents patrol NRO's campgrounds. They have set up checkpoints on the water to look for underage drinking or other indulgences. They operate "waterjet boats", give them 2 inches of water and they can travel upstream without fuss. For the most part they won't give you trouble, but there have been occasions where they have a seriously bad attitude. If you encounter this make sure and contact the appropriate agency and complain when you get home. Summary: $40 will get you a wonderful day on the water that you will enjoy. Don't forget the sunscreen, that Ozarks sun will sneak up on you after spending 4 hours on the water. A sunburn while riding in a bouncy school bus heading back to camp is no fun!.

We had a great time at NRO. We saw hummingbirds on the porch by check-in. We liked that we got two…read morenights free primitive camping with purchase of a float. We stayed Saturday and Sunday night over Memorial Day weekend. We had great weather. We also were able to bring our dog and he did great floating. Our two year old loved it, as well. Our raft was great. We liked that we could purchase fire wood at the shop. I gave four stars rather than five because there could be room for improvement. The campsite picnic table was a little old and flimsy, so basically we used it to set things on but sat on our lawn chairs instead. Not the campsite's fault but there was a very noisy motorcycle that drove through the campsite at 4am waking everybody up. Also, we knew ahead of time it was party central in campground A so we knew what to expect and stayed away. We found a nice spot away from the partying. Just be prepared to see a little craziness floating. Overall, we had a good experience. My son liked riding the busses to and from floating!

We had a blast while we were here. We've camped many places and although this wouldn't be at the…read moretop of my list of favorites, the float trip was epic enough to help NRO reach 4 stars. Pulling travel trailers, a group of us camped for a weekend. The grounds where we were were less than level and it was a tedious process to get everyone's campers level (way more than any other place we've gone). There are some spots loaded with trees and some without. Ours had zero trees. It was perhaps the hottest weekend of the year and the sun was brutal. Their office/shop is nice. They have a great variety of drinks/snacks in case you've forgotten something and LOADS of ice. The bathrooms are as basic as they come. If you're taking a shower, be prepared for ICE cold water. In the morning I took a shower and it was fine but I'm the afternoon it was colder than the river water. There's ONE hook outside of each stall and nowhere to set your belongings. So bring a garbage bag to keep items with you in the shower from getting wet. I saw a cleaning lady in there twice while I was there so they do care about the facility but it's old enough that there's only so much you can clean and the doors aren't closed so wasps, spiders and other bugs were everywhere. Showering in the camper next time. The FLOAT.... was AWESOME. You load up in a rickety old school bus and they take you to the drop in point. Seems a bit chaotic for this first timer but I was with seasoned floaters and luckily they knew what we needed to do. It was an absolute blast. I DO NOT recommend bringing kids. I saw more skin than I child ever had to.... like bead-throwing, skin. Pickup was just as chaotic as drop of and our bus barely made it back (blowing black smoke like it was on fire). We made it though and have memories to last a lifetime!!

Many of the staff are very rude!!! River is nice , but there are far better places to rent from,…read moreand not be treated like cattle!

Everything went well. Had all the formalities done up front and when we arrived everything was…read moreready to go. All we needed to do was register operators. They moved the boat from the hoist and made it ready for us to board. They went over some of the more basic rules. The pontoon we rented was a tri-hull. The boat was relatively new and everything worked well. I especially like the dept finder whereas we were suspect of shallow waters. Got our deposit back quickly. We also took a pull behind water tube for the kids. The staff was kind, friendly and very knowledgeable. When we returned the boat it was very easy.

Pirates Point for gas. Called ahead since it's out of season & the owner, Kent said he'd meet us…read moreto get gas. I called to let him know we were 15 minutes out & he was waiting for us at the dock! So much help. Pirates Point also offers rentals.

Good deals, nice people, great service. Bought new 90hp, fair price with installation. Will be back.read more

Paid 14,000 dollars for a used boat. Took it out 5 times. 4 of those times it had to come back for…read morerepairs. Took it to a different repair shop and the motor is junk. So if you buy anything used or have repairs done here do so at your own risk. They will not hesitate to screw you over.

G3, as certainly any manufacturer, will stand behind you as long as your Warranty is enforceable…read more Beyond your warranty period and/or five years time, you may find yourself as I did, ON YOUR OWN. No Parts! No Guidance! No Empathy! The CYA Company Line: "Repair and replace only with original G3 Parts and Specifications"! Even though they haven't the parts or the willingness to guide you to reasonable alternatives! Bobby in Tech Support is incompetent and his Dept. Manager Brian indifferent! So if you plan on buying and keep your water craft for any length of time beyond five years. Consider other manufacturers. BTW Parent Company Yamaha was equally indifferent to my plight and my 12 year old boat!

We chose the lake Taneycomo float using 4 sit in kayaks. The service from Justin was top notch. The…read moreboats were in good condition and the prices was just right. We put in just under the dam. The water is cold but it was 100 degrees in mid-august so it was great. The current was not flowing from the dam, so we had to paddle the full distance of 8 miles. This is not a no -issue. It takes a fair amount of effort with no current . But it was epicly beautiful! Well worth the effort. Take food and water. Make sure you have protein. I'd do this again anytime. Justin runs a great operation.

I've gone kayaking multiple times so I thought while in Branson, I will take my husband on a…read morekayaking adventure. We booked 2 single seater kayaks for the 4-mile adventure on Lake Taneycomo ($39 per person). There is no guide, you go at your own pace but the adventure in its entirety is about 2.5 hours. They will drop you off at one point of the lake and pick you up at a marina located 4 miles from the drop off location. The service includes life vests, the kayak and the paddle, and the shuttle service. We had a great time overall. Our driver and the other guy who helped unload and load the kayaks were great! The first thing you need to know is that the check in is located inside the gas station. We weren't sure who does the checking in part but we asked someone who worked at the gas station and they immediately pointed us to the right person. We enjoyed the lake. I felt tired after, but it was worth the adventure! You get to see some wild life up close and personal and relax as you paddle through the lake.

Tom was great! He was very quick to respond via text and we were able to book same day. My mom and…read moreI enjoyed our excursion and learned quite a bit about the area from Tom.

From the owner: My goal is for you to have a safe, enjoyable, and memorable day on the water. I can captain your…read moreboat, a rental or take a ride in one of mine.