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3 Bridges Raft Rental offers a wide variety of float trips on the Meramec River, from Onondaga Cavern to Meramec Cavern, on quality rafts, canoes or kayaks. Float trips are five 10, 12 or 15 miles in length. Whether you choose a raft, canoe or kayak you will be able to enjoy the beauty and peacefulness of the Meramec River.

All of our float trips include shuttle service, paddles and approved life jackets. For your convenience, many of our excursions allow you to float right back to your vehicle or, depending upon your slection, we provide shuttle service back to your vehicle.

Excursions on the Meramec provide opportunities for floating, fishing and cave exploration. Gravel bars provide opportunities to picnic, swim or sunbathe.

3 Bridges Raft Rental is a one-hour drive south west of St. Louis off Interstate 44, at Exit 225 (Route D) in Sullivan. Five national chain motels and 17 restaurants are located in Sullivan. Our office is located at 2370 Sappington Bridge Road; three miles south of Sullivan off Route D.

Soar through the treetops and across the Meramec River on the adventure of a lifetime. Trained instructors lead participants on a canopy tour lasting approximately one hour. Your adventure includes three swinging sky-bridges and four zip-rides which vary in length from 200 feet to 1,250 feet, reaching speeds of 50 mph. All necessary safety equipment is included. Weight restrictions: 80-pound minimum; 270-pound maximum. Age restriction: You must be age 10 or older to participate. Located at Meramec Caverns. Motel, campground, and canoe rental on-site.

Open March-October. Tickets: $49; younger than 12, $39. Reservations are required.

Enjoy a six-mile or an 11-mile float on the scenic Meramec River. Rentals are available April-September. Located at Meramec Caverns. Our shuttle takes you up river; you float back to the parking lot. Motel, campgrounds and a zipline thrill ride are available on-site.

Canoe and raft rentals for floating on the Meramec River. No dogs or fishing allowed in rafts. One block south of I-44 on Route W.

Age restrictions: You must be 21 years old to rent equipment from us. Children younger than age 5 will not be allowed to float in our canoes; children younger than age 3 will not be allowed to float in our rafts; children younger than age 3 will not be allowed on any of our float trips.

The area consists of more than 6,000 acres of rugged forest terrain in prime Ozark country. Three watersheds, the Meramec River and Huzzah and Courtois creeks, draw many visitors. Bring a canoe or kayak to access these waters for a day of fishing or floating adventure. Hikers will find six miles of the Ozark Trail transects most of the area, allowing access to many of its unique features. The Narrows, located in the extreme southwest portion of the area, is a narrow hogback ridge divided between Huzzah and Courtois creeks that features extremely steep topography and rapidly changing vegetation from ridge to creek bottom. Bear Cave and Bat Cave add to the site's geology. Primitive campsites are open from Sept. 15-May 15. To reach the area, cross the Meramec River at the end of Route H at Onondaga Cave State Park, or go northeast of Steelville on Route E and cross the low-water bridge at Huzzah Creek.

Did Bob Ford really gun down Jesse James in 1882 or did Jesse live until 1951? You be the judge. You will be astonished as you view live film footage of Jesse James; examine the photographs; study the fascinating displays; observe the wax figures; and gaze at the $100,000 collection of vintage firearms and personal belongings of Jesse and his gang. Located on old Route 66 (I-44, Exit 230).

Admission: $6; ages 5-11, $2.50.

Guided tours of a seven-level natural wonder. The cave is reputed to have been used as a hideout by Jesse James. Facilities include: gift shop; boat rides; sluice; picnic areas; and a candy store. Closed on Thanksgiving and Dec. 25.

Meramec Caverns Restaurant; Meramec Caverns Motel; Meramec Caverns Campground; Cavern Canoe and Raft Rentals; Jesse James Wax Museum; and Caveman Zipline are all on-site (see separate listing for each).

Located off of I-44 at exit 230. Cave tours: $19; ages 5-11, $9.50.

The campground at Meramec Caverns includes: shaded riverfront camp sites; RV hookups; showers; restrooms; sheltered pavilions; barbecue pits; picnic areas; and a concession stand. Canoe rentals, raft rentals and a zipline thrill ride are available on-site.

Motel has 32 guestrooms, each with two full-size beds. Four guestrooms have microwave and a small refrigerator.

The motel adjoins the famous Meramec Caverns. Canoe rental, raft rental and a zipline thrill ride are on-site.

Home-style cooking, soups and sandwiches, served Memorial Day-Labor Day. Snack bar, with 28 flavors of ice cream, is open daily, March-December. The restaurant seats 250; a private dining room is available for group rentals. Catering is available for groups. Located in the main building at Meramec Caverns.

Attractions in this region include Meramec Caverns, Jesse James Wax Museum, Riverside Wildlife Center and Six Flags. This area abounds with local wineries. The campgrounds are open March-November. An on-site cafe serves barbecue and pizza (April-November). Float trips on the scenic Meramec River are offered by the Crosseyed Cricket Canoe Company.