Float Trips at NRO Canoe Rental

NRO has been providing float trips to guests for over 30 fun-filled, family friendly years. Our business is built on creating fun and memories for your group on the Niangua River in Lebanon, Missouri. Following you'll find our trip options and the types of vessels we offer to rent. Keep in mind we arrange a lot of off site pickups and specialized group trips. Look to us for your next big event or reserve now for your upcoming summer vacation.

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14 Miles: NRO to OLDHAMS RIVERVIEW

SATURDAY

Departure times are between 8am-9am.
This trip averages 4-5 hours in a canoe or kayak and 6-8 hours in a raft.
 
Note: You must be past Rendezvous Point before 1:00 pm in order to continue on to Oldham as water levels after Rendezvous Point are very low and slow.
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7 Miles: NRO to RENDEZVOUS POINT

ALL WEEK

Departure times are between 8am-2pm.
This trip averages 2-4 hours in a canoe or kayak and 3-5 hours in a raft or tube.  Innertubes must be on the water before noon.

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4 Miles: BENNETT to NRO

NO SATURDAYS

Departure times are between 8am-3pm.
This trip averages 1-3 hours in a canoe or kayak and 3-4 hours in a raft or innertube.
 
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11 Miles: BENNETT TO RENDEZVOUS POINT

NO SATURDAYS

Departure times are between 8am-10am.
This trip averages 4-5 hours in a canoe or kayak and 5-7 hours in a raft.  No innertubes permitted.
 
Note: You must be past NRO before 2pm in order to continue on to Rendezvous.
VESSELSUN-THUSATURDAY 
Canoe$60$70 
ABS Fiberglass Canoe$65$75 
3 Seat Canoe$90$100
3rd person over 7 is $30
Raft (1-4 ppl)$135$165 
Raft (5-6ppl)$185$215 
Kayak$35$40 
Inner Tubes$30$32.50 
Prices include transportation (put in and take out), paddles, life jackets, 2 nights primitive tent camping. Additional night of camping is $15 per person, per night. Children age 7 and under get free camping. Life jackets have to be accessible in the boat. Children age 7 and under must wear a life jacket at all times.

 
B.Y.O.V. / BOAT HAULING
(bring your own vessel)

Canoes | $40
Kayaks | $40

Shuttle Services are provided for the following personal vessels and are the same price 7 days per week.  This fee does not include camping.  We do not supply life jackets or paddles for private vessels.

Here's some helpful information for your float trip!

 
  • All vessels must be off the water before 6:00 pm. (5pm in off season) Late take-outs after 6pm (5pm in off season) will be charged 75.00 per vessel late fee. No exceptions!
  • Are you staying in a cabin off location? NRO Provides several pickup services.  These are not available to reserve online.  Please reserve your float trip and then call or email us to discuss the pickup arrangements.
  • Are you staying in a cabin on site?  Don’t forget to select your pickup options when reserving your cabin.  Contact our team with any questions prior to reserving.
  • Season Hours – Last take out time: 6:00pm daily Labor Day-Memorial Day – Last take out time: 5:00pm.
  • Remember that land along both sides of the river is privately owned. Please stay in authorized campground areas only. 
  • Help us keep the river clean and free of litter. Trash bags are available and we do pick up all trash at the end of your trip.
  • Absolutely no glass in canoes, rafts or kayaks. It’s the law!

Review our complete resort policy here:

We are 4 miles west of Bennett Spring State Park Take Highway 64 to Clyde's General Store, turn north on Corkery Road. Follow signs 2 1/2 miles

Floating

Are you staying in a cabin off location?

NRO Provides several pickup services.  These are not available to reserve online.  Please reserve your float trip and then call or email us to discuss the pickup arrangements.

DAY PASSES

Our Day Pass Products are for Personal Vessels only and include your shuttle. You are not renting an NRO Vessel.

NRO Canoe Rental Campground
171 NRO Road
Lebanon, MO 65536

417-532-6333 or 417-588-3797