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How to Float
Floating is the signature Ozark experience. Choose a river and stretch, book an outfitter in Van Buren or Eminence for boats and shuttles, and always check current conditions before you launch.
- Pick your river & stretch
- Book boats + shuttle through a local outfitter
- Check flows and weather the day before
- Pack for sun, water, and gravel bars
Where to Base Yourself
Van Buren and Eminence are the classic float bases; Piedmont suits lake and mountain trips; Poplar Bluff offers the most services. Use the town pages to lock in lodging and dining.