rivers and streams

This rugged forest and old fields area has a hiking trail and 25 miles of field roads open to horseback riders. It also offers access to the Jacks Fork and Current rivers. The 39,325-acre area is north of Eminence and extends 15 miles west to near Summersville. It can be accessed by Routes 19 and 106, or Route D.

A microbrewery and restaurant located beside the Katy Trail, overlooking the Missouri River Valley. Our beer selections change seasonally. Great food and great beer are available throughout the day. We offer a children's menu and our own Rocket Root Beer, so bring the kids. We offer a beer dinner on Friday and Saturday evenings. There is live music Sunday afternoons in the summer. We have an indoor dining area and outdoor seating. The dinner menu changes monthly, so check our Web site for the latest offerings. We prepare our food on site. (Closed from mid December through mid January; limited hours November thru April.)

Camping, floating, and live entertainment are offered along a half-mile of riverfront on the Black River. Electric sites are available. Camping includes firewood and entertainment. Day passes are offered. Camping packages and group discounts are available. Wheelchair accessible toilets and showers. Music and entertainment are offered some weekends. Canoes, rafts and tube rentals. General store on-site. Located 20 minutes from Johnson's Shut-Ins; 15 minutes from Taum Sauk Mountain State Park; 35 minutes from Elephant Rocks State Park; 30 minutes from Fort Davidson State Historic Site.

Canoe and kayak rentals on Beaver Creek, a spring-fed, clear-water stream in the Mark Twain National Forest. We offer floats ranging from four miles to 44 miles. The stream has lots of gravel bars where you can picnic and swim.

Beaver Creek is a great stream for fishing. Camping and RV sites are available on-site.

We are actually located in Brownbranch, at the junction of Route 76 and Route W; 20 miles west of Ava; 33 miles northeast of Branson. We do not accept cards.

Note: It is against Missouri law to have  glass containers of any kind, and foam-type coolers near or on the river.

We offer shaded, primitive campsites and RV pads with electricity. Showers and restrooms available. Firewood for sale. Camping, $8/person; electric, $8/night; pets, $3/pet. Children younger than 5, free. Bring your fishing, camping and grocery supplies with you. No ATVs or dirt bikes allowed. Quiet time is midnight. Missouri law: no glass containers are allowed near the river, on the river or on float trips.

Located in Brownbranch, at the junction of Route 76 and Route W; 20 miles west of Ava; 33 miles northeast of Branson.

RV hook-ups, tent camping, canoeing, kayaking, rafting.

Big River Ranch provides 2,100 acres of land to enjoy on horseback. We offer 25 miles of cut trails; five of which are along the Missouri River. We have an event center, camping, an outdoor lighted arena, and horse boarding stables. We welcome RVs.

More than 288 million gallons of water flow from Big Spring each day, making it one of the world's largest springs. Enjoy hiking, fishing, camping and picnicking. Four miles south of Van Buren. Part of the Ozark National Scenic Riverways.

We are a full-service marina on Clearwater Lake. Pontoon and johnboat rentals, live bait, tackle, gas, ice, soda and beer are available. Boat mooring and dry storage available. We are a two-hour drive from St. Louis.

The four guestrooms share three bathrooms. Rooms are decorated with oak and walnut antique furniture. The sitting room contains books and games for your enjoyment; the one TV tunes in the local channels. Cinnamon rolls are a specialty; they are served with eggs, bacon and fried apples.

See us for all of your individual or group vacation needs in Branson: show tickets; attraction tickets; lodging and vacation packages; restaurant recommendations; airline and rental car reservations; and free area maps to help you get around town and avoid traffic. We have sold more than two million tickets. If you are celebrating a special occasion, let our Celebration Department help plan your event. Closed December 25.

Castor River Conservation Area is nearly all forest and is home to Blue Pond Natural Area. Blue Pond is the deepest natural pond in Missouri. Facilities/features include: primitive camping, a multi-use hike/bike/horse trail, numerous intermittent streams, and one permanent stream. The main tract lies 12 miles west of Marble Hill on both sides of the Route 34.

Facilities includes: 45 RV hook-ups; 60 tent sites; seven-unit motel; 17 cabins (some riverfront); a small general store; arcade; laundry facilities; and a shower house.

Canoes, rafts, kayaks, and tubes are available for rent. On the banks of the Jacks Fork River. Open April-October.

Primitive campgrounds, RV sites, a convenience store and a marina beside the Katy Trail and the Missouri River; 12 miles south of Columbia. RV sites have electric, water and access to a dump station. Wi-Fi available. American cuisine restaurant and a Thai cuisine restaurant on site. Live music and other entertainment available. See our Web site for schedules.

Our beautiful Ozarks setting along the Roaring River offers a place to relax by the pool, fish, hike and venture out to Branson and Table Rock Lake. Tent sites, RV sites and rental units available.

We have 45 sites (15 pull-thru) with 30/50 amp hookups, water and sewer. We also have tent sites, showers, laundry, arena campfire, firewood, Wi-Fi, cable, mini-golf, banquet room, pavilion, soft-serve ice cream, Broaster food products and propane refills. Pets must be leashed. We are located nine miles from the Mississippi River. Open year-round.

This is a predominantly forest area. Facilities/features include: a picnic area, fishing jetties, Buford Pond (three acres, fishable), Blue Springs Natural Area (17 acres), Cardareva Bluff Natural Area (95 aces), and a permanent stream (Current River). The main tract of the Current River Conservation Area is three miles west of Ellington on Route 106. There are three entrances: one is located three miles west of Ellington on Route 106; another is located on South Road in Ellington; the other is located on Reynolds County Road 626.

Seasonal lodging, April-Nov. 15. Rooms with two double-beds or one king-size bed; free local calls; and electronic door locks. Restaurants and a Laundromat are adjacent to the property. We work with area float outfitters to help you with your river recreation plans. Located one mile from Current River access points; 20 minutes from Forest Service parks and prime hunting.

The Dorena-Hickman Ferry is one of the few remaining riverboat ferries in the United States. It is the only operating ferry crossing the Mississippi River between Missouri and Kentucky. Closed 25 December.

This circa 1850 French Chateau is located in Missouri's oldest town.

The four guestrooms include a fireplace, bath robes, ceiling fan, and king beds. The full breakfast can be served in your room.

The Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area is located southwest of Columbia. This 4,286-acre area is known for shorebird and migratory game bird viewing. Seasonally flooded wetlands attract numerous species of birds, making this a top site for bird watchers and migratory game bird hunters. The Missouri River flows along the western border of the area and Perche Creek flows along the easter border.

Restored 1880s bank building has seven guestrooms, all with private baths. A full breakfast is served in the bistro. Located one block from the Mississippi River. The property includes: a bistro, a winery, a fine dining restaurant, an open-air garden patio; and a gift shop. No children younger than 15.

Sample Eagle’s Nest wines. Purchase our wines, plus a selection from Missouri, California, France and Australia; enjoy a bottle in the garden. We will create a custom gift basket for you; shipping is available to many states. Enjoy an exquisite meal in our restaurant and on the patio. We specialize in weddings and receptions in the garden, with complete planning from flowers to music to the photographer. The Eagle's Nest Bed and Breakfast Inn is on-site.

Float trips; canoes and kayaks for rent; tackle and supplies; camping; hunting and fishing licenses; guided fishing and fly-fishing. The Eleven Point is floatable year-round, with excellent fishing for rainbow trout, smallmouth bass, goggle-eye, pickerel and walleye.