Missouri has been named as one of the best destinations for rafting in the United States. Rafting trips are safe for children and the handicapped because rafts are said to never tip-over. Most companies that offer rafting trips also offer other floating activities such as kayaking and canoeing. This is important for large groups or families who want to engage in different activities.
The Bass River Resort makes use of the Courtois, Huzzah, and Meramec Rivers. It offers five-, six- and seven-mile raft trips that vary from four hours to seven hours long. Rafting is available on-season from May through September with, as of 2010, prices ranging from $33 to $330. Off-season rates go from $22 to $220.
The Missouri Float Trip is stationed on the Upper Meramec River. Its raft trips range from three to 21 miles. The company offers from four to 12 people rafts with, as of 2010, the prices ranging from $75 to $300. However, children 11 and under are $10 each. Missouri Float Trips also owns a campsite with cabins, available for a fee.
Located on the upper Meramec river, the Adventure Outdoors offers four trail routes that can take up to five hours to complete. The Adventure Outdoors was formerly known as Fagan's. The rafts available can hold up to four to 10 people and prices range, as of 2010, from $75 to $200. The company offers canoes, kayaks, Johnboats and tubes. Overnight stay is also available.
Offering a variety of amenities and activities, the Rafting Co. does offer a variety of rafts to rent including: four-person, six-person, eight-person, 10-person and 12-person rafts. Rafting Co. also offers kayaking, canoeing, tubing and floating. As of 2010, the prices range from $72 to $324.
