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.

Great service and staff with very reasonable prices. And the owner Mark is great to work with.read more

From the owner: Our services include:…read more + Winterization and dewinterization services + Repairs at your dock + Diagnosis and repair + Over 30 years marine repair experience + Inboard and outboard repair + Full parts and service + Marine Transport + Fair rates quick service + Boat & RV Storage + Boat, Trailer and Consignment Sales + Boat Engine & Drive Repair & Service + PWC Repair all makes and models + 40+years experience repairing Boats & PWC's all brands, makes & models, outboards & inboards. Dealer for Interstate Battery, Medart Marine, and Land-N-Sea

Spoke to service 20 minutes ago. Bought the boat from them when they where Advantage and was a…read morereliable customer since. I had already called twice during business hours since Friday July 10. Each time I was told we are slammed and will call back, no call back. I asked for an appointment and was told Aug 13. I said not good enough and I could go somewhere else. Today is July 13. I miss the previous owners. At no time did I become angry. This terrible customer service. A negative rating. This dealer is not even close to the standard set by there previous organization. MINUS 10 black stars I had to give 1 star to post a review, what a joke.

The people here are attentive and friendly. They answer the phone and they do what they say they…read morewill do. They are very honest and caring. I was about ready to get swindled by another source who were saying I needed the outdrive rebuilt, but after taking it here they just fixed the problem and I was on my way in a few days. They even sent a mechanic to my dock. I won't be going anywhere else in the future.

Top notch service and Marina. Purchased our boat from Bog Thunder 2 years ago and the sale went as…read moreplanned and smooth. Over the last 2 years Big Thunder has serviced our boat and we couldn't be any happier.

Great Customer Service! I called and talked on the phone for about 25 minutes going over my riding…read morestyle, what boat and waves I'm riding and after, I landed on the choice of this board and they had it labeled and shipped out same day and had it 5 days later in Cali. They took the time to write a note and hooked it up with some merch. I also found the same board and got to rent it out while I waited and found this board to be exactly what I was looking for. Great Staff at Wake Effects!

Great selection of MasterCrafts. Staff is top notch and very helpful. Laid back atmosphere, with…read moretons of Water sports equipment. A "must see" if you are at the Lake of the Ozarks!!!

We purchased a boat in July 2025 and we couldn't be happier with the service and time they took…read morewith us. We highly recommend Cowtown USA!

We bought our Lakota living quarter trailer on July 30. Everyone was so friendly and helpful! We…read morehave used our trailer twice since we bought it and we absolutely love it! It came with a lifetime warranty which is a big plus. We felt like we received a fair trade in difference with our 2019 living quarter. Thanks Cowtown for making this a positive experience!

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!