ADVENTURE OUTDOORS
FORMERLY FAGAN’S
The Most Beautiful Float
Close To St. Louis!
Located In The Center of Trophy Trout
& Trophy Smallmouth Areas!
Float Past Maramec Spring,
Back To Your Car/Camp!

 

ADVENTURE OUTDOORS

 

FLOATING

 

CAMPING

 

FISHING

 

SPECIALS

 

RESERVATIONS

 

DIRECTIONS

 

 

Floating  The Meramec

A float trip on a crystal clear Ozark stream is an enjoyable & rewarding experience. It's easy to appreciate the natural beauty of Missouri as you pass through an ever-changing panorama of bluffs and valleys teeming with beautiful trees, plants and wildlife.

The upper Meramec is one of the best floating and fishing rivers in Missouri. The Meramec has recently been ranked as the 10th best river in the United States for canoe camping.  Come see it, float it, fish it for yourself.  Find out why many people say this may just be the loveliest part of the state!

We furnish 17' canoes, two paddles and two seat cushions or life jackets per canoe. You are responsible for lost or broken equipment. We recommend two people per canoe, plus gear.

Transportation is included in rental fee.  If you're planning to stay overnight and don't want to take all your gear with you, think about Adventure Outdoors as a base camp.

1  CEDAR FORD TO HIGHWAY 8   2  8 MILES

•  Canoes take 5 hours.
•  Floatable only during high water periods.
•  A good fishing float for smallmouth bass.
It is secluded and seldomly floated. Paddling is required.

2  HIGHWAY 8 TO SCOTT'S FORD  3  9 MILES
•  Canoes take 5.5  hours, rafts 7 hours.
•  THIS IS OUR MOST POPULAR FLOAT!  Most people consider this the best float on the Meramec River. You float past Meramac Spring (Missouri's 6th largest spring).  This is the most spring-fed & clear of all floats on the Meramec River.
•  This is an excellent float for those preferring longer floats.  Paddling is required. This  area is designated as a trophy trout management area by Missouri Department Of Conservation. Mostly brown & rainbow  trout with some smallmouth.  This is artificial only area with a 3 trout 15" minimum length requirement.  Other fish species caught fall under general statewide  regulations.  This float ends at your car/campsite.

3   SCOTT'S FORD  TO INDIAN SPRINGS  4   6 MILES

•  Canoes take 4.5  hours, rafts 5.5 hours.  Our second most popular float.  This is an excellent float for people wanting shorter floats or families with children. Paddling is required. This is a designated trophy smallmouth management area by Missouri Department Of Conservation. Predominantly   smallmouth with some trout.  Only 1 smallmouth bass may be kept and it must be at least 15" in length. Artificial & live baits are permitted.  Other fish species caught fall under general statewide regulations. You must call from Indian Springs pay phone for shuttle back to Adventure Outdoors 573-775-5744.

2  HIGHWAY 8 TO INDIAN SPRINGS  4  15 MILES

•  Canoes & kayaks only.  Takes 9 hours 

ADDITIONAL FLOATS

For floaters wanting to stay close to the St. Louis area, we offer 2 floats, Allenton Access to Times Beach Access (7 miles), & Times Beach Access to Castlewood State Park (8 miles).  These floats are relatively scenic for being so close to St. Louis & offer good fishing with some surprisingly large smallmouth 5-6 lbs. Many other fish are also present including largemouth bass, spotted bass, croppie etc.  Advance notification is required.

Canoes/Kayaks Johnboats/Tubes

 

•  1-9  Canoes (alum.)                            $40  per day

•  9-19 Canoes (alum.)                            $35

•  20 or more Canoes (alum.)                  $30

•  Old Town Canoes                               $45

•  Jonboats                                            $45

•  Third  Person (all above)         

   12 years or older                                 $15

    Under 12                                           $10

•  Kayaks (1 person)                              $30

• Tubes (for campground use)                  $10

• Tubes (if shuttled for float trips) $15

•  Shuttles (vehicle, person or boat)         $25

The group discount for more than 9 or more than 15 canoes shown above only applies when your group organizer collects all monies and makes one payment in full in advance, especially for weekends.  Group discounts will not apply when you come to window and we have to make change individually.

We are not on any set times for our floats.  Arrive early to allow for a leisurely float.  On Saturday's arrive before 10 a.m. if you want to beat the rush.  Floaters getting in after 8 p.m. will be charged a late fee of $25.  This will be strictly adhered to.  Wear tennis shoes for safety.  Bring water-tight container for lunch or valuables.  It's a good idea to bring suntan lotion and sun screen.

Rafts

Try these new and adventurous ways to float! Kayaks are fast and exciting for individuals whereas rafts are slower and great for families with children or for someone wanting a relaxing float-they don't flip!  We furnish quality kayaks & rafts, complete with seat cushions or life jackets and paddles. 

 

RAFTS:  

•  4 man            (3 or less)                      $80 per day

•  6 man            (5 or less)                      $135

•  8 man            (7 or less)                      $190

•  10 man          (9 or less)                      $245