MOGO 2017 by Traveler Publishing Co.

Your Guide to Canoe Outfitters, Campgrounds, Lodging, Eateries, Marinas, Hunting, Fishing & More ——— Everything Outdoors for Missouri & the Ozarks! AREAS 1. Big Piney River 2. Big River 3. Black River 4. Bourbeuse River 5. Bull Shoals Lake 6. Castor River 8. Current River & Jacks Fork 9. Eleven Point River 10. Elk River, Big Sugar & Indian Creeks 12. Gasconade River

13. Huzzah & Courtois Creeks 14. James River 15. Lake of the Ozarks 16. Little Niangua River 18. Meramec River 19. Niangua River & Bennett Spring 21. Pomme De Terre Lake 22. St. Francis River 24. Table Rock Lake 26. Wappapello Lake

Mo-Go is an annual publication of the

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There’s lots to do outdoors in Missouri

issouri is well-known for its outdoor resources. We have world-class float streams and family-friendly reservoirs for all sorts of craft from tubes to lake yachts. Plenty of public and private land invites you to hike, explore, camp and just plain relax if you’d rather. Not only do we have some of the United States’ choicest hunting and fishing locations, plentiful amounts of most game species, and picturesque vistas little impacted by humans, we also have lots of locals ready and willing to show you a tip or trick and advise you about the best places to go. Helping folks find the best local outdoor-related businesses is what Missouri Guides & Outfitters is all about. Carry it with you in the car as you explore the Missouri outdoors. Visit MOGO online to find cabins, campgrounds, canoe outfitters and more before you leave home. Listings are indexed by river/region The front cover is your guide to finding listings by lake, river or region. The booklet is printed once each year, in late December. Check www.missouriguidesandoutfitters.com for updated online listings throughout the year. You can access a free digital replica of this booklet on our main website,

www.riverhillstraveler.com. Share that link with your friends. Enjoying Missouri’s out-of-doors Every outdoor region of the state has something to recommend it. The Ozarks are a range of ancient mountains and plateaus which covers the southern third of the state. The 1.5 million-acre Mark Twain National Forest exists here. So does the Ozark National

Scenic Riverways, and ample opportunity for deer, turkey, and small game hunting. Clear, gravel-bottomed streams, fed by huge freshwater springs provide good stocked fishing at the four state trout parks as well as downstream. Smallmouth bass, bluegill and perch are plentiful. You may want to sample the Ozarkian Please see MOGO, 21

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BIG PINEY RIVER

BIG RIVER

Fall Creek Rock Shop Laurence & Helen Nuelle 11010 Dillon Outer Road, I-44 exit 189 Rolla, MO 65401

Washington State Park — Thunderbird Lodge Doyle Kennon 13041 St. Hwy. 104 (south of De Soto on Mo. 21) De Soto, MO 63020

Phone: 573-368-3737 Phone: 636-586-2995 www.route66rockshop.biz Full service rock shop: mineral and fossil specimens, carvings, bookends, jewelry. Geological books, mining ephemera and rockhound accessories at reasonable prices. Special buys, estate specimens — our stock changes periodically. Stop by and browse our shelves every time you head down I-44. Open 7 days a week: 10-6, Mon-Fri; 9-6, Sat; 11-6 Sun. ——— Richco, LLC River Services Rich and Denise Sphar 10980 Western Road Duke, MO 65461 Phone: 573-435-6555 Fax: 573-435-6696 richco@centurytel.net Providing river services since 1973. Offering discount canoes and kayaks (customer hauls); trailers for canoes and kayaks available. Two-bedroom vacation cabin (new, modern, 1-1/2 bath, washerdryer, full kitchen, other amenities, with weekly rates). Primitive camping. Deer and turkey hunting.

info@missouripark adventures.com missouriparkadventures.com Secluded amongst the bluffs of the Big River, WSP offers cabins, camping, 3 hiking trails, float trips, swimming pool, petroglyphs and a store. Stay in our cabins, try our local favorite catfish sandwich or enjoy the slide while at the pool. Take a raft, canoe, kayak or tube down the Big River. Just 45 minutes from St. Louis. Get away, but not too far away. Park amenities available Open April to November.

BLACK RIVER Camelot RV Campground Bill or Jean Hillis 4728 Hwy. 67 N Poplar Bluff, MO 63901 Phone: 573-785-1016 camelotrv@hotmail.com camelotrvcampground.com We have 76 full hookups; water, sewer, electric, 30/50 amp; LP, free cable TV with 61 channels and Wi-Fi. Open year-round. Daily, weekly, and extended stay sites with room for your slide-outs and tows. Food and car rental delivery to sites. Make us your campground headquarters and enjoy the area, or make us a convenient overnight stop. We are close to town for everyone’s shopping,

Bearcat Getaway Glee Suntrup P.O. Box 65 Lesterville, MO 63654 Phone: 888-356-2844 or 573-637-2264 Fax: 888-356-2844 bearcatgl@aol.com www.bearcatgetaway.com Float trips, cabins, camping, live entertainment, canoe, raft and tube rentals, half-mile of beachfront camping, modern bathroom facilities, restaurant, general store, home of Black River Amphitheater. No quiet hour until 2 a.m. Group discounts. dining, and entertainment needs. Visit our website for more information and photos. ——— Ft. Davidson Hotel Highways 21 & 221 Pilot Knob, MO 63663 GPS coordinates: Latitude N 37 ° 37.171 min. Longitude W 90° 38.422 min.

DragonFly Cabins & Retreat Linda McHenry, innkeeper 16251 Hwy. 21 Ironton, MO 63650 Phone: 573-546-2994 or 573-631-6401 dragonflyinbb@yahoo.com www.dragonflyinbb.com DragonFly Cabins & Retreat, featuring Vincent’s Lodge. Private, secluded 176-acre property south of Ironton featuring 6- and 10acre lakes, 5 miles of hiking trails, fishing, swimming, kayaking, canoeing and paddle-boating. Lodging and meeting space available for corporate retreats, weddings, hunting groups, family reunions and romantic getaways. Get back to nature at DragonFly!

BOURBEUSE RIVER

Phone: 573-546-7427

Devils’ Back Floats 5103 Noser Mill Road Leslie, MO 63056

www.FortDavidson.com

Phone: 573-484-3231

We welcome you with mountain views and all the amenities including a pool, restaurant and Jacuzzi suites, 100 cable channels, all located on a Civil War battlefield.

www.devilsbackfloats.com Canoe, kayak and jon boat rental. Riverside camping. Located just one hour from St. Louis.

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BULL SHOALS LAKE Biltmore Resort & General Store Tom and Donna Hilger 12 Zebco Dr. Isabella, MO 65676 Phone: 417-273-4499 stay@biltmoreresort.com www.biltmoreresort.com Easy boat trailering! Roomy year-round modern cabins with screened porches. Fullyequipped cabins including kitchen, heat and air-conditioning, large back yard, barbecue grills and more. Private boat dock in quiet, secluded bay with electric at all slips. Dock is located between two area marinas. Pontoon rental now available. Water sports, great fishing, family fun on the uncrowded, clear waters of Bull Shoals. Relax anytime in the spring, summer, fall or winter. Accepting reservations now to ensure your favorite dates. Family oriented, quiet, and beautiful with gradual sloped grounds and paved roads. Offseason rates Labor Day through May 15.

CASTOR RIVER Whippoorwill Lake Family Camping Rt. 2, Box 570 Marble Hill, MO 63764

ties. Swimming, pavilions and campground convenience store with food, pizza, ice, ice cream, bait and firewood. Sand volleyball court and stage available for special events and gospel singing.

CLEARWATER LAKE Beaver Creek Canoe Rental, Campground & Cabins Barry & Jan Dougherty U.S. 76 & Jct. W at Brownbranch, MO 159 State Hwy. W Ava, MO 65608

located just 2 hours south of St. Louis and offers boating, water sports, swimming, fishing, camping, hiking and many other outdoor activities. Anglers come from all across the state to fish for crappie, bass, and catfish. Visit our website, www.clearwaterlake.org, to download a copy of the free Visitor’s Guide. ——— Kempers Hideaway Resort Tami Drennan Rt. 3, Box 3641

Page 5 Located on Black River below Clearwater Lake. Cabins with kitchenettes and screened porches. Camping with full RV hookups. Walleye and smallmouth bass fishing. Canoes, kayaks, 6-man rafts, beach swim area, game room, and barbecue grills. Outboard motor repair. Great floating conditions all season long. One mile below Clearwater Lake. Close to Black River Hike & Bike Trail. Like us on Facebook!

Piedmont, MO 63957 Phone: 573-223-7324 www.kempersresort.com

Phone: 417-796-2336 BeaverCreekCanoeRental @gmail.com BeaverCanoeRental.com We offer float trips (canoes & kayaks), fishing, camping, cabins and equipment shuttling on beautiful Beaver Creek. We have 3 electrical sites, 13 campsites, 2 rustic cabins, a full service cabin, heated bath house, pavilion, and camp store. Mark Twain National Forest offers scenic byways and hiking trails just 5 miles away. Branson is 33 miles West. ——— Clearwater Lake Assn. P.O. Box 241 Piedmont, MO 63957 Dave Zaloz, President Phone: 573-223-4849

Phone: 573-238-3995 camp@whippoorwilllake.com www.whippoorwilllake.com Family-friendly camping features fishing at Whippoorwill Lake, horse camping, and 10 miles of horse trails. Tent, cabin, cottage and RV facili-

dz@windstream.net www.clearwaterlake.org The Clearwater Lake Association is your primary source of information for the Clearwater Lake/Black River regions. Clearwater Lake/Black River is the gem of the Ozarks,

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CLEARWATER LAKE R&L Marine Rick LaPlant Rt. 3, Box 3650 Piedmont, MO 63957 Phone: 573-223-7060 Fax: 573-223-4125 www.rlmarine.net New location in Redwood Acres. From Piedmont take Highway HH toward Clearwater Dam, turn left on Bay Street. Custom built boats and jets. Tohatsu, Suzuki, and Honda motors. Home of Rapture Boats.

CURRENT RIVER & JACKS FORK Carr's Canoe Rental Stacy Smith HC 1, Box 137 Eminence, MO 65466

Big Spring RV Camp Cabin & Tube Rental • Riverfront RV & Tent Camping • Wide variety of tubes & tube trips • Cabin rentals • Drive-in day day floats welcome Cathy Kladiva 501 Chicopee Road Van Buren, MO 63965 Phone: 573-323-8328 bsrvc@yahoo.com www.currentriver.com

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Come visit! We're near Big Spring, Ozark National Scenic Riverways, Mark Twain National Forest, Peck Ranch, Ozark Trail, shops and restaurants near Van Buren. Come float with us! For more info, visit: www.currentriver.com

Canoeing, kayaking, Rafting and tubing on upper Current River. We are located just north of the Current River bridge at Round Spring.

——— Jadwin Canoe Rental Scott Blackwell 8754 Hwy. K Jadwin, MO 65501

Phone: 800-333-3956 or 573-858-3240

Circle B Campground 105 Circle B (off Hwy. 106 West) P.O. Box 850 Eminence, MO 65466 Phone: 573-226-3618 Fax: 573-226-1377 circlebcamp@socket.net circlebcampground.com We have cabins, camping, and RV sites. General store. Float in our canoes, kayaks, rafts and tubes and camp near our Jacks Fork beach. Modern restrooms, shower and laundry. We have full RV hookups and an RV dump station. Phone: 800-937-4837 or 573-729-5229 Fax: 573-729-7340 jadwincanoerental@ earthlink.net www.jadwincanoe.com Blue Ribbon trophy trout fishing, canoeing, kayaking, rafting and tubing on upper Current River.

Shady Lane Cabins & Motel Jim and Jeanie Anderson P.O. Box 94 Eminence, MO 65466 Phone: 573-226-3893 shadylanecabins@ centurytel.net www.shadylanecabins.com Stay in roomy cabins with handmade log furniture in Eminence, Elk Capital of Missouri and Canoe Capital of the World. Also available, Story’s Creek Manor, a 3-bedroom ranch style home with all the amenities. Large and small cabins, motel rooms and motel suite available. See www.shadylanecabins.com for accommodations and current rates. Convenient to year-round floating on the Current and Jacks Fork Rivers, elk viewing at Peck Ranch, hiking the Ozark Trail and Lick Log Trail and the nation’s largest trail ride. If you are here to elk-watch, talk to us!

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Two Rivers Canoe Rental Anita Van Steenis HCR 2, Box 199 Eminence, MO 65466

ELK RIVER, BIG SUGAR & INDIAN CREEK

Phone: 888-833-4931 or 573-226-3478

Windy’s Canoe Rental 513 N. Main P.O. Box 151 Eminence, MO 65466 Phone: 866-889-8177 windyscanoe@gmail.com www.windyscanoe.com Canoe, kayak, raft and tube rental, personal canoe shuttles, store, T-shirts, caps, ice and all your camping needs. Fishing and swimming.

float@2riverscanoe.com www.2riverscanoe.com Canoe, kayak, tube and raft rentals; car shuttle; convenience store. Located inside Ozark National Scenic Riverways Campground at Junction of Current and Jacks Fork. Free hot showers and restrooms.

ELEVEN POINT RIVER Eleven Point Canoe Rental Brian Sloss Junction US 160 and MO 19 Rt. 2, Box 2522 Alton, MO 65606 Phone: 417-778-6497 canoe@ortrackm.org www.11pointcanoe.com

——— Ozark National Scenic Riverways National Park Service P.O. Box 492 Watercress Drive Van Buren, MO 63965 Phone: 573-323-4236 Fax: 573-323-4140 www.nps.gov/ozar/ Managers of federal portions of the Current and Jacks Fork rivers. Ozark National Scenic Riverways (ONSR) was established in 1964 to protect Ozark streams and springs. This was the first federal park designed explicitly to conserve river systems. ———

Shady Beach Campground The Adamsons P.O. Box 473 Noel, MO 64854

Canoe/kayak/raft rental, guided fly fishing, camping, and cottage rentals. We also provide car shuttles, fishing licenses, hot showers, and fly and spin fishing tackle.

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River Ranch Resort 101 River Road Noel, MO Phone: 800-951-6121 riverranchresort.com River Ranch Resort is a full service location with camping, cabins, RV sites and float trip service. We have been the premiere weekend vacation destination for over 35 years! Campsite rental, RV site rental, canoe rental, raft rental, kayak rental, tube rental, Cabin rental, weddings & special events. Banquet room rental, food catering, pizza on site. Float trips on Elk River in rafts, canoes, kayaks and tubes. 34 A/C cabins sleep from 6-24 people. Large camp store. Come get your float on! We look forward to making your trip to the river as memorable as possible.

Phone: 800-745-6481 or 417-475-6483 www.shadybeach.com Zipline & vacation rental homes. Air-conditioned camp cabins, RV park, tent camping. Canoe, kayak, raft and tube rentals. Swimming, fishing, volleyball, horseshoes. Campground store, quarter-mile beachfront, friendly atmosphere.

Two Sons Floats & Camping Al Sellers 15806 Hwy. 59 Noel, MO 64854 Phone: 800-693-1892 or 417-475-4774 www.TwoSonsFloats.com Offering 3-seat canoes with cup holders & storage, 6 & 8 man rafts, kayaks & tubes. Thirty acres of shaded tent & RV camping on over a half-mile of riverfront. Clean, modern shower & bathrooms (free), on-site camp store & huge beach.

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get away without going far away.

Get close to Mother Nature close to home in Cape Girardeau, where outdoor adventures abound. Hike, bike and golf or camp, climb and catch the sunset. Enjoy more outdoor options and less time traveling when you get away to Cape. VisitCape.com/GreatOutdoors

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LAKE OF THE OZARKS

LITTLE NIANGUA RIVER

Cross Creek RV Park, Cabins & Campground John and Wendy Peters P.O. Box 936 Lake Ozark, MO 65049

Cedar Camp 891 Bannister Hollow Road Macks Creek, MO 65786

Phone: 888-250-3885 or 573-365-1211

cedarcmp@dam.net www.cedarcamp.net

camp@crosscreekrvpark.com www.crosscreekrvpark.com

Come enjoy the peace and quiet of the Little Niangua River. Quality camping, floating and fishing in canoes. Kayaks and shuttles available. We have campsites with electric, cabins and hot showers. Camp store with wood and ice. Bunkhouse available. Free pancake breakfast Saturday mornings from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Family-friendly and lots of room. We are the only canoe outfitter on the upper Little Niangua. Open year-round.

The most unique family campground at the Lake. Featuring a private 8-acre fishing lake with no license required. Full hookup RV sites, shady tent area, five treehouse cabins, four full facility cabins, or camp on your own island! Enjoy the crystal clean pool, 9-hole mini-golf, paddleboats, free Wi-Fi, spotless showerhouse and bathrooms, and much more. Close to all major attractions! Call and reserve your site today, or visit our website. Located 2.5 miles down Hwy. W from Bagnell Dam.

Phone: 573-363-0042

MARK TWAIN LAKE Country Inn Resort Rich Yochim 22938 Hwy. EE Center, MO 63436 Phone: 573-267-3800 Fax: 573-267-9929

www.countryinnresort.com Accommodations for anglers, hunters, and family vacationers. Mark Twain Lake and Hannibal attractions. Crappie, bass, catfish, ducks, and deer in the area. Pavilions with grills and fishing ponds. Free Wi-Fi. Kitchenettes, motel room, and swimming pool. Spacious parking with electric hookups to charge your batteries. ——— Elk Fork Campground Live Bait & Tackle Mike & Reva Sheffield 31298 Hwy. 154, (5 miles east of Paris) Paris, MO 65275 Phone: 660-676-9433 or 660-327-4360

2017 ——— Hobbie Hut, LLC Vince Smith 28880 Hwy. 19 at Junction 19 and 154 Perry, MO 63462 Phone: 573-565-3150 hobbiehutllc@rallstech.com We carry live bait, sporting goods, ammo, clothing, boating supplies and a large selection of tackle. Coin laundry available. Come see our live alligator! ——— Nemo Bait & Fisheries 28880 Hwy. 19 at Junction 19 and 154 Perry, MO 63462 Phone: 573-565-3271 nemofisheries@hotmail.com

reva@ elkforkcampground.com elkforkcampground.com RV sites, annual contract, water, sewer, electric, and w/50 amp service. Quiet country setting with shaded lake view sites. Fish cleaning station - fishing pond. Convenience store and bait shop. Gas, propane, ice, soda, beer, and snacks. Boat storage. Close to public boat launch areas and golf course.

Pond stocking of catfish, bass, bluegill, redear, crappie, koi, grass carp and fathead minnows. We sell live bait including crickets, night crawlers, goldfish, shiners, leeches and crawfish.

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Bourbon Family Center Bourbon Plaza Shopping Center, I-44 exit 218 Bourbon, MO 65441

Nemo Landing Marina Hugh Vaughan HC 77, Box 724 Pittsburg, MO 65724

Phone: 573-732-5517

Phone: 417-993-5160 Fax: 417-993-5492 boatpdt@yahoo.com www.nemomarina.com Boat rentals, gas, boat storage, ice cream, bait, marine store. Crappie and bass fishing. Serving Lake Pomme de Terre since 1977. Our personal service makes the difference! ——— Rt. J Market & Three Rivers Campground Kraig Meyer 19883 Opry Lane Monroe City, MO 63456 Phone: 573-735-1031 Full hook-up campground with 30 & 50 amp service. Pool and shower house. Grill with full menu, deli, liquor and cold beer. Fishing supplies. Gasoline. Propane cylinders filled. Souvenirs. Our live band venue is available on Facebook at Party Cove MTL. Located 2 miles north of Cannon Dam on Rt J. ——— West Perry Boat and Motor, Inc. Marie Utterback/ Mike Riechers, co-owners 200 W. Main St. Perry, MO 63462 Phone: 573-565-3519 Fax: 573-565-2209 Open 7 days a week. New and used boats, motors, and boat trailers. We do sales, service, and repair in the Mark

Southfork Resort Ron & Mary Gillitzer 36765 Hwy. 154 Stoutsville, MO 65283 Phone: 866-382-0033 reservations@ southforkresort.net www.southforkresort.net Store with pizza, bait and tackle. Cabins, kitchenettes, motel and more. Near numerous boat ramps on the southwest side of lake, across from Mark Twain State Park. Great fishing and hunting area.

bourbonfamilycenter @truevalue.net bourbonfamilycenter.com Bourbon Family Center has it all: True Value hardware, guns, ammo, liquor and beverages, paintball supplies, CO2 fill station, hunting & fishing permits and supplies; Scoops N Snacks, hand-dipped ice cream, Plaza Car Wash & Storage. Open M-Th, 8-9; Fri-Sat, 8-10; and Sun, 9-7.

Page 11 ——— Candy Cane RV Park Bill Siems, Jr. 11 Highway M Steelville, MO 65565 Phone: 573-775-2889 or 866-316-3976 bill@candycanervpark.com www.candycanervpark.com A great getaway spot! Cabin for 4, bunkhouse RV camping with full hookups, tent camping. 18-hole mini golf course, swimming pool and pavilion. Birthday packages & special rental rates for special occasions. Family friendly. Good Sam discounts honored.

Twain Lake area. We are known for our friendly, efficient, and prompt service.

MERAMEC RIVER 3 Bridges Raft Rental Gene Price P.O. Box 757 Sullivan, MO 63080 Phone: 573-HOT-RAFT (573-468-7238) info@3bridgesraft.com www.3bridgesraft.com Rafting, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, and self-guided river tours. Open all year. Reservations required October through April. Convenience store. Under an hour from St. Louis. Take I-44 west to Exit 225, then 3 miles south of Sullivan, on Hwy. D. ———

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noes or a boat and enjoy a refreshing float down the scenic Meramec River. ——— Pheasant Acres RV Park Phone: 573-265-5149

MERAMEC RIVER

Bass' River Resort Stephan & Julie Bass 10 miles East of Steelville Steelville, MO 65565 Phone: 573-786-8517 fdicbass@misn.com www.bassresort.com

Old Cove Canoe & Kayak Darryl Crites 1316 Old Cove Rd. St. Clair, MO 63077 Phone: 636-629-2220 oldcove@gmail.com www.oldcovecanoe.com

onondaga.cave.state.park @ dnr.mo.gov www.mostateparks.com/park/ onondaga-cave-state-park

Old Cove Canoe & Kayak is located 42 miles west of St. Louis. Our stretch of the Meramec River is all stream, creek and spring fed. We are the only canoe rental in this area, and can offer a peaceful, less-crowded environment for your floating experience. We carry canoes, kayaks, tubes and rafts. We offer two float trips at Old Cove Canoe. Both start upstream and float back to your car. The long float is 9 miles long, it is for canoes and kayaks only (no rafts or tubes) and starts between 9 and 10 a.m. Please plan on a 5-6 hour minimum float trip. The short float is 4.5 miles and lasts 2-3 hours minimum. We have plenty of gravel bars, and bluffs to enjoy along the way on both float trips. We only offer group and private party camping with scheduled float trips.

Enjoy a relaxing vacation with us as you camp, hike, picnic, swim, fish and tour our two show caves. (Fee applies for camping and cave tours).

We also offer a gift shop and museum along with interpretive programs throughout the spring, summer and fall seasons. You can even launch ca-

Canoeing, rafting, kayaking and tubing. One and one-half miles of riverfront camping. RV hookups, log cabins, cozy cabins and lodging houses. Horseback riding and hay rides. Catered barbecues and buffet breakfasts available in the summer. Playground, basketball court, swimming pool, fun activities. Come down to Bass' River Resort for Fun Down in the Country! (FDIC) Onondaga Cave State Park Maria Potter 7556 Hwy. H Leasburg, MO 65535 Phone: 573-245-6576 Fax: 573-245-6536

pheasantacresrv@yahoo.com www.pheasantacresrv.com Look us up on Facebook Beautiful, mature shade trees and lots of "tickle your toes" grass. Open year-round with 10 full hookup gravel sites, 30 amp, at $28 a night. Seasonal 50 amp full hookup sites are $30 a night. Seasonal 30 amp E/W/D sites are $28 a night. Seasonal 30 amp E/W sites are $15 a

night. Seasonal tent sites 20 Amp E are $22 a night. Seasonal primitive tent sites (no elec) are $18 a night. Additional campers are $3 per night. Children 3 years and under FREE. Clean shower houses and restrooms. Family and pet friendly. Maramec Spring Park and year-round trout fishing are just 2.2 miles away. Adjacent to 5000+ Woodson K. Woods bow hunting conservation land. Located between St. Louis, Springfield and Columbia, Mo. Close to Meramec, Courtois and Huzzah rivers for floating. Close to five wineries and a craft beer brewery. Just off Historic Route 66 and right on the Trail of Tears.

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MERAMEC RIVER

Ozark Outdoors Riverfront Resort 200 Ozark Outdoor Lane Leasburg, MO 65535 Phone: 800-888-0023 Fax: 573-245-6839 www.ozarkoutdoors.net Come check out what we have to offer. Camp in one of our many riverfront campsites, float down the beautiful river, or stay in one of our variety of cabins or condos. We offer three streams to choose from: the Courtois, Huzzah, or Meramec rivers. Whether you choose to float in a canoe, raft, tube, or kayak — we have what's right for you! We have a large variety of RV sites to pull through or back in, you decide. Enjoy your time kicking back on the gravel bar, playing horseshoes, or digging your toes in the sand volleyball. We have it all! Don't look too far, we are surrounded by the Huzzah Wildlife Area and the Ozark Trail is right outside our doorstep. Enjoy our Paddler's Grill on weekends in season or grab a lawn chair for our drive-in style movies. We are located one hour from St. Louis, two hours from Colombia, and four hours from Kansas City. Ozark Outdoors... a whole other world, just a short drive away!

Smokey Acres Trading Company Ralph and Diane Hess 14500 State Rt. BB St. James, MO 65559 Phone: 573-265-6070 The biggest little gun shop between the rivers, Smokey Acres Trading Company is a full-service gun shop, where you can buy, sell and trade new and used guns. We also carry reloading supplies, and everything you need for turkey and deer seasons. Our hours are WednesdayThursday-Friday, 3 p.m.-8 p.m.; and Saturday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. We are closed Sunday-Monday-Tuesday. See us for all your gun needs. ——— Sheffler's Rock Shop Rural Route 11, Box 171, 1/8 mile NW of Jct. US 61-27 Alexandria, MO 63430 Phone: 660-754-1134 shefflerrockshop @hotmail.com Bring your own tools and dig for geodes or buy them off the shelf. Fossils from all over the U.S. and some foreign countries, mineral specimens, agates from Brazil to the Midwest. Cutting and polishing equipment. Generally open 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday thru Saturday, but call ahead to make sure we're in. Located 2 miles south of Wayland, Mo., along the intersection of U.S. 27 and U.S. 61.

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NIANGUA RIVER & BENNETT SPRING Adventures Campground & Float Trips Linda L. Patrick 1667 State Hwy. 64 Lebanon, MO 65536 Phone: 417-588-7238 www.mo-adventures.org Primitive camping. Rental and arrangements for floats using canoes, kayaks, and rafts. Affordable, simple camping. Family-friendly atmosphere. Located 3.5 miles west of Bennett Spring State Park on Hwy. 64. Nearest town, Lebanon, is 14 miles away. ——— Fort Niangua River Resort Fidel and Sherri Tenorio 84 Cat Hollow Trail Lebanon, MO 65536 Phone: 417-532-4377 fortniangua@gmail.com www.fortniangua.com Cabins, RV park, camping, pool, canoes, rafts, kayaks, tubes, river access, store, game room, large groups welcome. Trout, goggle-eye and smallmouth fishing. Family-oriented.

Lebanon Tourism & Marketing Dept. Kenneth E. Cowan Civic Center 500 E. Elm St. Lebanon, MO 65536 Phone: 866-LEBANON www.LebanonMo.org Lebanon, Missouri is centrally located on I-44, at exits 127, 129 and 130! We can help plan your trip with perfect lodging accommodations, from tent camping to full hook-ups to your favorite outfitter! After a relaxing float or catching your limit fishing, we invite you to visit our other attractions in Lebanon! There is so much to see & do... the Heartland Antique Mall, Boswell Aquatic Center, the Route 66 Museum & Research Center, the Whirlwind Alpaca Ranch, Prater's Ozarks Music Theater, our beautiful city parks and the many other specialty shoppes located in our downtown district!

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NIANGUA RIVER & BENNETT SPRING

POMME DE TERRE LAKE

One-Eyed Willy’s Brian Wilson 372 Corkery Road (8 miles west of Bennett Spring) Lebanon, MO 65536

Nemo Landing Marina Hugh Vaughan HC 77, Box 724 Pittsburg, MO 65724

Phone: 417-993-2628

Phone: 417-993-5160 Fax: 417-993-5492

brian@oneeyedwillys.com oneeyedwillys.com Expanded riverfront camping, two stores, clean, comfy shower houses and restrooms. Old Town and Osagian canoes, rafting and tube floats. Visit Whiskey River Gift & Antique Shop. New Chase Ridge guest house sleeps up to 32 people in 8 rooms. Great for family reunions. Cabins near river sleep 2-6. Clean, family friendly campground with concessions on the river, and karaoke on the gravel bar. Entertainment weekends Memorial Day thru Labor Day include karaoke, live bands, and horseshoe tournaments.

boatpdt@yahoo.com www.nemomarina.com Boat rentals, gas, boat storage, ice cream, bait, marine store. Crappie and bass fishing. Serving Lake Pomme de Terre since 1977. Our personal service makes the difference! ———

Pomme Muskie Guide Service Earle Hammond Rt 71, Box 2010 Urbana, MO 65767 Phone: 417-993-0035 or 816-225-3519 earle@pommemuskieguide service.com www.pommemuskieguide service.com Come to the Muskie Capitol of the Midwest. I offer a variety of trips for your fishing pleasure. I also guide for crappie and walleye. You have your choice of boats: pontoon or bass boat. I can provide equipment for you to use. I will teach you how to muskie fish.

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POMME DE TERRE LAKE

ST. LOUIS AREA

Joe Horrell Taxidermy Joe Horrell RR2, Box 1090 Marble Hill, MO 63764

Crystal City Underground (UNDERGROUND BOAT TOURS YEAR-ROUND) 700 Crystal Avenue Crystal City, MO 63019

Phone: 573-238-2426 We have been in business since 1980. We do deer heads, European mounts, tanned hides, all kinds of shoulder mounts, life-size bobcats, turkeys, ducks, fish, bears, etc., etc., etc. Tell us how you want your trophy and we will work hard to please you at a reasonable price. We’re not famous, but we will do our best to make it worth the effort to look us up. We’re in Southeast Bollinger County: Co. Rd. 435 off T Highway.

Phone: 636-931-2888 Fax: 636-931-2888

The 150-acre lake boasts barge and pontoon tours, canoe and kayak trips to explore the deep recesses of the mine. $5 OFF BARGE RIDE. Open weekends. ——— Marsan Canoe & Kayak Tours Don Marsan Phone: 636-208-5026 hfpd65156@sbcglobal.net

tom.fiestacorp@gmail.com crystalcityunderground.com This unique venue was created over 115 years of sand mining, with 30- to 40-foot ceilings and thick pillars carved out of rock. It presents visitors with a multifaceted underground experience, one that includes music, projection screen televisions, volleyball, disc golf, weekend barge rides and a children’s mining & play area.

Guided canoe and kayak tours at Crystal City Underground, former Pittsburgh Plate Glass sand mine, Crystal City. Paddle a subterranean 150acre lake by the light of your headlamp amongst tall stone pillars and azure blue water. Year-round, all season floats, by appointment. "Do it in the Dark!" ———

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Missouri Guides & Outfitters is a publication of the Rivers Hills Traveler, 212 E. Main St., Neosho, MO 64850. It is distributed in cooperation with the Missouri Division of Tourism, the Missouri Department of Conservation, and private businesses. Copyright 2017 by Traveler Publishing Co., Neosho, MO 64850. If you would like us to include your business or organization in this directory, please fill out the form on page 23 and return it to us or use the online form at www.missouriguidesandoutfitters.com. Online listings can be started any time of the year! ——— Jimmy Sexton, Publisher Mattie Link, Managing Editor

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SWAN LAKE FOUNTAIN GROVE

TABLE ROCK LAKE

TRUMAN LAKE

Lost Quarter Farms Ann Leathers Ken Walton, Mgr. 200 Brunswick St. Mendon, MO 64660

Little Indian Resort Judy Fogelquist 4656 State Hwy. H Lampe, MO 65681

Reel & Trigger Resort Russell Keck 29720 Hwy. UU Warsaw, MO 65355

Phone: 417-779-4306

Phone: (660) 438-2580

indian@centurytel.net www.littleindianresort.com

www.reelandtrigger.com

Phone: 660-272-3344 or 660-272-3288 or 660-553-1344 lostqrtr@windstream.net www.lostquarterfarms.com Hunt ducks where President Truman hunted. Great family vacation spot near Swan Lake National Wildlife Area. Creek for fishing, heavy woods and lake lodge atmosphere, with fishing for channel catfish, blue and yellow carp, buffalo. We dress game and pack meals. Guides, etc., as much as wanted. Family-oriented. Women welcome. Duck club memberships. 200+ Boone and Crockett whitetail deer possible. Deer (guns, bows, muzzleloaders) and turkey in spring and fall. We border the refuge for half a mile and are one of the few clubs with native timber to hunt in. Ducks, geese, squirrels in season. Closed Dec. 15-May 15, open remainder of the year. ——— Medicine Creek Trading Co. James P. Swartz 801 Elm Chillicothe, MO 64601

Lakefront resort with 31 fully-equipped units. Air-conditioning, heat, satellite TV, free Wi-Fi, barbecue grills, fire pit, in-ground pool, game room, horseshoe pit, volleyball. Units hold 1-12 people. Bass clubs welcome. Fishing, boating. Bass, crappie, bluegill, catfish and white bass fishing.

Fourteen exceptionally clean housekeeping cabins furnished with kitchens, satellite TV, WiFi, picnic tables, charcoal grills, and 3 fire pits. Fishing guide referrals available. Close to free launching at Truman State Park. Access to Corps of Engineers land for good deer and turkey hunting. Three swimming beaches within five

miles. Hiking trails. Celebrating 32 years of excellence (1984-2016). Come as strangers, leave as friends!

STATEWIDE Ellis Battery Fredericktown, MO Phone: 573-783-7963 Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 Phone: 573-322-8336 www.ellisbatteries.com We have batteries for everything! We have ATV, motorcycle, car, truck, tractor, camera, camcorder, cell phone, cordless phone, drill pack, MoJo Ducks, chargers, testers, watch and many, many more!

Phone: 660-646-0155 Retail sales of guns, ammo, reloading and muzzleloading supplies, archery equipment, and supplies. Limited fishing supplies. Area information. ———

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MARK TWAIN NATIONAL FOREST Mark Twain National Forest Forest Supervisor 401 Fairgrounds Road Rolla, MO 65401 Phone: 573-364-4621

Missouri Guides & Outfitters streams, large permanent spring and plentiful caves. Most of the Mark Twain is open for recreational uses such as hunting, fishing, camping and hiking. ——— Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) 2901 W. Truman Blvd. Jefferson City, MO 65102 Phone: 573-751-4115

www.fs.usda.gov/mtnf

www.mdc.mo.gov

The Mark Twain National Forest encompasses roughly 1.5 million acres within the Ozark Highlands. This landscape is characterized by old volcanic mountains, rocky, barren glades, grassy upland forests, nationally recognized

Now in its 79th year, the department's mission is: "To protect and manage the forest, fish, and wildlife resources of the state and to facilitate and provide opportunity for all citizens to use, enjoy and learn about these resources"

We administer more than 975,000 acres as habitat, river accesses, conservation areas, and nature center, provide science-based management outreach to foresters and private landholders, control fish and game laws, and educate the general public about nature. The department is supported by a 1/8 cent sales tax, and answers to a four-person commission appointed by the governor in staggered terms to minimize political influence. ——— Twin Pines Conservation Education Center 1.3 miles east of Hwy. 19 North on U.S. Hwy. 60 Winona, MO 65588 Phone: 573-325-1381

2017 http://mdc.mo.gov/regions/ ozark/twin-pines-conservation-education-center Twin Pines Conservation Education Center offers hiking, birdwatching, nature photography and other nature activities. A trail provides access to pine-oak woodland and other forest types. Located in the midst of Missouri’s most productive forests, Twin Pines emphasizes the Ozark timber industry. Displays include vintage logging equipment, a log cabin, and early 20th century schoolhouse. Its proximity to Peck Ranch makes it the ideal place to get maps and the latest information for the elk driving tour. Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Closed Sunday and Monday.

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THE OZARKS Missouri DNR, Division of State Parks P.O. Box 176 Jefferson City, MO 65102 Phone: 800-334-6946 moparks@dnr.mo.gov www.mostateparks.com Missouri has 93 state parks and historic sites for camping, hiking, fishing, bird watching, relaxing, boating, swimming and backpacking. Occasional managed hunts are permitted. Entrance to state parks is free, supported by a 1/20 cent sales tax, with use fees. ———

Missouri Guides & Outfitters Missouri Division of Tourism P.O. Box 1055 Jefferson City, MO 65102 Phone: 573-751-4133 Fax: 573-751-5160 tourism@ded.mo.gov www.VisitMo.com Check out VisitMo.com, the official website for the Missouri Division of Tourism, for all the resources you need to play your Missouri adventure, whether you're interested in arts and culture, family fun, sports and gaming, outdoor recreation, or nightlife and entertainment. And for trip ideas and tips, check out the VisitMOSpotlight, a travel blog showcasing the best Missouri destinations and getaways. For travel-related informa-

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tion and questions, call 800519-2100. ——— U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) Midwest Field Office 101 Park DeVille Dr., Ste. A Columbia, MO 65203

www.usace.army.mil

Phone: 573-234-2181 Fax: 573-234-2132

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers controls and directly maintains all major reservoirs across the state except Lake of the Ozarks. They are partly responsible for any river deemed navigable, with special interest in the Mississippi and Missouri rivers, because they have Corps-maintained control structures. Visit their district websites or call the numbers below for more information. • St. Louis: 314-331-8000 • Kansas City: 816-842-0397 • Little Rock, AR: 501-3245551 ———

www.fws.gov/refuges The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service is responsible for migratory animals and federally threatened or endangered species management. USFWS manages Mingo National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) near Puxido, Clarence Cannon NWR at Mark Twain Lake, and Swan Lake NWR near Sumner, amongst other places. It cooperates with various agencies on fish management in the Mississippi, Missouri and other interstate waters.

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If you see purple paint, better keep your distance By Francis Skalicky his is the time of year when a number of trees throughout the area receive a fresh coat of purple paint. Commonly known as “the Purple Paint Law,” Missouri’s Purple Paint Statute (RSMO 569.145) allows landowners to make it obvious their property is posted as a “no trespassing” area by painting purple vertical stripes on trees and posts. It was enacted in 1993 as an economical, easy and effective way for landowners to keep out trespassers. It’s not a hunting regulation – it’s a state statute that applies to trespassing issues at any time of year. This applies to floaters, fishermen, hunters, etc. However, when the fall hunting seasons get underway (archery deer and turkey season begin in September and other seasons will follow), this is when purple paint markings seem to be most prevalent. Landowners want to make their land boundaries obvious to the increasing number of hunters that will be roaming through the woods now and in the weeks ahead. The statute stipulates that: • Any landowner or lessee of real property can post the property with purple paint marks. • Purple paint marks shall be placed on either trees or posts. Vertical paint lines shall be a minimum of eight inches long. • The bottom edge of the paint mark shall be no less than three feet and no more than five feet from the ground. • Purple paint lines cannot be more than 100 feet apart. • Posts may be capped or

otherwise marked on at least its top two inches. • The bottom of the cap or mark (on the post) shall not be less than three feet, but more than five feet, six inches high. • Posts so marked shall be placed not more than 36 feet apart. • Prior to applying a cap or mark which is visible from both sides of a fence shared by different property owners or lessees, all owners or lessees shall concur in the decision to post their property. • Both purple paint marks and post caps shall be readily visible to anyone approaching the property. The Purple Paint Statute has numerous benefits. It allows property owners to clearly identify the boundaries of their land without the expense and problems of erecting and maintaining fences and signs. The painted marks on trees cannot be easily torn down or vandalized and, thus, have the potential to be an effective property marker for several years. It should be noted that land does not have to be posted for trespassing laws to be enforced. Trespassing on any private property, posted or not, is illegal. However, trespassing on posted property is a more serious offense.

In addition to being definitive markings of property boundaries; purple paint stripes, purple capped posts and “No Trespassing” signs are often indicators of something else – a landowner

whose had negative experiences with people who didn’t have permission to be on the land. One of the first and most critical rules of hunting on private property is to make sure you have permission to be on the land. Just because you hunted on someone’s property in previous years, don’t assume your privilege to hunt on that person’s land is still good. Ask to be sure. (Francis Skalicky works for the Missouri Department of Conservation in southwest Missouri. He can be reached at 417-895-6880.)

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www.mdc.mo.gov will show you what is in season, and when. Go to www.mostate parks.com, and take your pick of 92 state parks and historic sites. Or make your own fun and memories at any of the hundreds of private campgrounds, resorts and getaways across the state. There is always “MO” to do in the Ozarks when you “GO” outdoors. The folks listed in our MOGO can help you have a great Missouri outdoor experience. Want the latest outdoor news, how-to tips, where to go suggestions, and to find out what the Missouri outdoors experts think? Try three months of River Hills Traveler, our sister publication, for free, by using the coupon on page 17. Visit with us online at www.riverhillstraveler.com or talk with us via www.facebook.com/RiverHillsTraveler.

MOGO from 3 tradition of night gigging for fish and frogs. Photographers and hikers find plenty to do here. Don’t miss Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park in the Black River region. The River Heritage Region (Cape Girardeau, the Bootheel, and the shank of the boot over to Poplar Bluff) combines the best of Southern outdoors traditions with the tinge of the nearby Ozarks. Waterfowl hunting is king, along with cotton, and muddy Mississippi River fishing. Deer and turkey have returned, but in lesser numbers. Statewide, many agencies and individuals answer dozens of questions daily about the Missouri outdoors. In northern Missouri, including Swan Lake, Forest Lake and Mark Twain Lake regions, big deer are king, upland bird hunting is queen and catfish and large fish rule the murky streams. St. Louis and Kansas City have outdoors places, too. Most people in the state live in or near these big cities. A number of outfitters, Conservation Nature Centers, and smaller public parks serve people, especially youth, who are unable to travel to traditional outdoors destinations.

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“No Child Left Inside” is a laudable goal. Like many things, it begins at home. We call it “floating” Although most creeks, streams and rivers can be navigated by some sort of craft, “floating” in a canoe, kayak, raft or tube evokes the carefree drifting downriver of Huck Finn, and is a uniquely Missouri tradition. Try it. Prefer a motor? Johnboats, utility boats and up to luxury craft are launched every day on every fair-sized stream or man-made reservoir. MOGO can help you make the arrangements you need for a safe and fun trip. There are large impoundments within a three-hour drive of every point in the state, with camping, hunting, and fishing, with every one having its own flavor: large-

mouth, white, striper and spotted bass, walleye and muskie. The southwest TriLakes region is well named.

Jimmy Sexton, Owner & Publisher, Missouri Guides & Outfitters

Other things to do outdoors Wild turkey hunting for one thing. Go trapping. Or there is geocaching, where a GPS unit is used to find treasures left by others — a kind of hightech hide and seek. Hike the Ozark Trail. A quick look at

The Last Resort 59962 Hwy. 21 • Ellington, MO 63638 (573) 663-3623 • email: jmaxcy@mcmo.net Vacation rental features central access to all recreation areas including Big Spring, Current River, Blue Spring, Clearwater, Owls Bend, Wappapello, and Jacks Fork River. Fully furnished 3-bedroom house four miles south of Ellington, Mo. Fully-equipped kitchen, linens, and towels supplied. Explore the Ozarks by day and relax in the comfort of a cozy home by night!

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