We took our new tubes out for their maiden voyage using the shuttle service at Two Sons. Everyone was wonderful, from the person who answered the phone, the nice woman who checked us in, the shuttle driver who took us to the drop point and gave us lots of great info, and sweet Angel the dog, we had the best time and can't wait to go back. It was a gorgeous drive down from Joplin and the river was perfect. We also really loved that we were offered the use of a mesh bag for our trash in case we brought any disposables, which is a thoughtful touch and shows respectful stewardship of the land. Check these folks out, you will not be sorry! read more

Floated with Two Sons today. They are amazing and I am looking forward to floated Elk River with them again.

AMAZING service from Two Sons this past weekend for our camping / float trip! Let me just start by saying that every employee we came into contact with was so personable, courteous and friendly. When we arrived on Friday, check-in was quick and we were directed to our campsite (there is also a family-friendly portion of campsites if you have kids). We were upgraded to a campsite with electricity since it was an off weekend near the end of the season. The campsite itself was quite large - we had 2 picnic tables, 2 fire pits, 2 trash cans and it backed up to the edge of the river which was awesome. We got to watch people float past which is always fun! The float itself was awesome - we did the 8-mile in a 6-person raft which took us about 4 hours (we didn't stop very much along the way). There are multiple coves and rocky beaches on the river that are perfect for stopping and hanging out. When we reached the Two Sons beach, we were just a short walk from our campsite. The employees had also emptied / replaced all of the trash bags while we were out! They were very attentive - cleaning the bathrooms, checking on campers, directing people to campsites, etc. They were also quick to shut down a rowdy group when they were blasting music at 2AM. Two Sons has all the amenities so you don't feel too far away from civilization (which is nice for a novice camper like me) - we had showers, restrooms, bags of ice, firewood, etc. We were really impressed. We will definitely be back for a float next summer! read more

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Beautiful float for everyone to enjoy. Scenery is gorgeous and breathtaking. We will definitely float here again

"If our guests are gonna die in a tornado in a concrete bathroom, then god damn it, we are too" - Mick Myers, reenacting the amazing management of Two Sons Floats. Two Sons is the best float in Noel. Their guys bend over backwards to make sure their guests are happy. They continuously checked on us during horrendous weather this weekend. Thursday night was a tornado a mile a way at 1AM. Will and his guys came down to get us in the shelter and hung there with us to make sure we were good. Then Friday the campground got hit with hours and hours of rain, but there was Will and Ashley there to take care of us again. My friends and I have been traveling down to The Elk for over a decade now to do our annual vacation there, and Two Sons has been by far the best out of all the floats/camps in the entire town. The campground itself is quiet and right on the river. It's a pretty place. 5 stars. Thanks, Will, from the KC crew read more

So much fun and nice people - great fun kayaking the beautiful clear waters of the elk!

Come here if you want to be charged not once but two times because of their completely unorganized system. I've been on some pretty bad camping/float trips but this one takes the crown. Expect to wait 20-30 minutes for a bus to take you to the water and of course there's a wait for them to look through all the hundreds of papers for your name because apparently you never paid! GET A RECEIPT! You'll need the proof and the paper trail. read more

Great time floating with the family today! This was our first time taking our 6year old canoeing. She is not the adventurous type and was pretty apprehensive at first. But once we got going she had a blast. The 4mile float took about 3hrs and we stopped a lot, it could have been done quicker. The river was very relaxing and and a gentle current the whole time so we didn't have to work hard and paddling. We will be back! read more

Worth reading 1) Location! location! Close to town and right off payment for M/C 2) Cleanliness of campgrounds and bathrooms are squeaky clean 3) Al and crew expend a lot of effort to maintain grass and trees so campground not as dusty and rocky. Plenty of shade so not baking In sun Which I appreciate 4) Do not charge for pets 5) They do not crowd you. You will not wake up with tents in your space As has happened. For large groups your area is taped off w/ plenty Of room 6) Family owned and shows in details. New improvements made every Year. As a repeat customer I know they appreciate returning customers 7) Many large family groups return year after year. I would note it is at end of float for two large party camps and I would Remind anyone w those concerns that there are alcohol-free camps on river If your looking for a great campsite on Elk w plenty of fun then join us at Al's Three very satisfied campers Geezer, Rebecca, and Marley read more

I've definitely experienced better camping and float trips in the Noel MO area. I contacted Two Sons in early February through their website because this campground seemed the most pet-friendly in the area. Six weeks later, they finally replied. I should have taken a hint at the long delay for the reply. I really should have. When I called to make the reservation, I asked if sites included picnic tables and fire rings because I saw none in the pictures on website. Al told me that because our party of four was renting their boats, we would have a picnic table and fire ring on our site (so we would know whether to bring our own). He did warn me that the weekend would be rowdy and that other campers who arrived earlier might take the table and fire ring for their own sites, so we should arrive as early as possible. So, we arrived by 5:00 p.m. on Friday of that weekend. We did NOT get there early enough. When we found a place to pitch our two tents, there was no unclaimed table or fire ring to be found. When we asked the staff about it, they were polite but unapologetic when they told us where to find a general store so we could buy our own. When we checked in, the staff were friendly and greeted us professionally. The grounds were clean, and the process flowed amazingly well. They handled two couples separately paying for one reservation with no problem. The bathrooms were clean, and port-o-potties were spread around the grounds so you did not have to walk all the way to the wash building to answer that call from Mother Nature. Staff drove through the grounds frequently, and the company maintaining the port-o-potties came at least once each day. I would note some discrepancies between what they say on their website and what we experienced. The website specifically says that fireworks are not allowed, but fireworks were popping all night Friday, Saturday, and Sunday--while staff drove around in marked trucks presumably patrolling the grounds. The site also welcomes pets as long as they are on a leash, but Rottweilers and Pit Bulls walked around with no person accompanying them--while staff drove around in marked trucks presumably patrolling the grounds. We had to keep our dogs in our tent most of the trip to protect them from these bigger, aggressive dogs (not the breeds in general but rather these specific dogs). The website also says that music should be contained to one's own campsite, but we were bombarded with pop, rap, and country music coming from all sides--while staff drove around in marked trucks presumably patrolling the grounds. At times, like 12 midnight, we had to shout to hear each other--and we were camping on the quiet side of the grounds! But then, Al did warn me that their campers that weekend would be rowdy. I really should have taken the slow response to my initial email as a sign of the lack of responsiveness of the staff to the needs of their guests. I really should have. We definitely have had much better experiences at other campgrounds on the Elk River in Noel. read more

Two Sons Camp grounds is a great place to take friends and family for a weekend getaway. This Family owned and operated campsite is full of friendly and knowledgeable staff to make sure your experience is the best possible. I have been to many campsites that make you sick at the site of trash and the unclean bathrooms and showers, Two Sons is definitely not one of those, they have extremely clean campsites and bathrooms. I emailed Two Sons to reserve a campsite for Memorial Day Weekend (one of the more busy weekends for campgrounds) they responded to my email the very next day and everything was arranged, it was that easy. Please if your looking to take a float trip down the Elk river, don't Camp any where else than Two Sons because you'll regret it. read more

The good: The canoes were in good condition and the bathrooms/showers were clean. The bad: We were looking for an enjoyable and moderately quite camping experience. This campground is noisy, and really this campground is set up for partiers rather than campers. The "family section" is nestled right up next to Highway 59 and loud truck traffic noises can be heard at all hours of the night. Note: the policy on music being contained to campground is not enforced. Music could be blaring and the staff would drive right by, so note this if listening to other people's loud music is not your idea of an enjoyable campground exerience. Overall: I personally will not use this campground again. It is too noisy and is more in keeping with a "partier friendly" campground than a "family friendly campground". read more