Bass River Resort

Name, Address & Telephone

Bass River Resort
PO Box BB
Steelville, MO 65565

Telephone: 573-786-8517
Telephone: 573-786-8602
Telephone: 800-392-3700
Email: julee@misn.com
Link to their web site: http://www.basscanoeresort.com

Directions to Outfitter

From Columbia and Jeff City, MO: Take hwy 63 south, to Jefferson City, stay on hwy 63 and go thru Westphalia, continue on to hwy 68 south to St. James, take hwy 8 southeast out of St. James to Steelville, in Steelville go thru 3 way stop, then east on hwy 8 for 10.5 miles to the BIG YELLOW ARROW, BASS' RIVER RESORT sign on your left. Follow blacktop 1.4 miles.

From Springfield and Branson, MO: Take I-44 East to Cuba (exit #208) go South on hwy 19 to Steelville, in Steelville go thru 3 way stop, then East on hwy 8 for 10 ½ miles to the BIG YELLOW ARROW, BASS' RIVER RESORT sign on your left. Follow black top 1.4 miles.

From Cape Girardeau, MO: Take I 55 North to US 67 South towards Park Hills, take US 67 BR/MO 8 ramp toward Desloge/Park Hills. Turn right on MO 8/US 67, 2 miles, turn right on MO 8, go 47 miles to the BIG YELLOW ARROW, BASS' RIVER RESORT sign on your right. Follow blacktop 1 .4 miles.

From Kansas City, MO: Take hwy 70 east, to Columbia, take hwy 63 south, to Jefferson City, stay on hwy 63 and go thru Westphalia, continue on to hwy 68 south to St. James, take hwy 8 southeast out of St. James to Steelville, in Steelville go thru 3 way stop, then east on hwy 8 for 10 ½ miles to the BIG YELLOW ARROW, BASS’ RIVER RESORT sign on your left. Follow blacktop 1.4 miles.

From St. Louis, MO: Take I-44 west to Cuba (exit #208), then south on hwy 19 to Steelville, in Steelville go thru 3 way stop, then east on hwy 8 for 10 ½ miles to the BIG YELLOW ARROW, BASS’ RIVER RESORT sign on your left. Follow blacktop 1.4 miles.

Waterways Covered By Outfitter

An * indicates that this is the most widely traveled of all the waterways covered by the outfitter. Additional information (when available) is provided concerning this waterway.
 
Courtois Creek *, Huzzah Creek, Meramec River
 
* Most Often Used Put In: Blunts
* Most Often Used Take Out: Bass Outpost
* Distance Between Above Points: 6 Miles
* Approx. Travel Time Between Points: 3 to 4 Hours

Operating Season

Year Round

Saturday Watercraft Rental Rate

$46.00 per canoe

Second Day Watercraft Rental Rate

$38.00 per canoe

Rental From Outfitter Includes the Following

Floatation Devices
Paddles
Put-In
Take-Out
Trash Bags

Other Services or Discounts Offered

Group Discounts
Off-Season Discounts
Weekday Discounts

Private Watercraft Hauling and Shuttle Service

Yes, they will haul a private canoe or kayak for a fee of $28.00 plus tax per craft.

Items and Supplies That Can Be Rented

Canoes
Inner Tubes
Kayaks
Rubber Rafts

Watercraft

This outfitter operates approximately 326 to 350 canoes.
This outfitter operates approximately 76 to 100 kayaks.
This outfitter operates approximately 126 to 150 rafts.
 
Watercraft types are mainly: Old Town, Alumacraft, Grumman and Buffalo.

They Operate a Store Selling The Following

Beer
Beverages
Canoe\Kayak Supplies
Cigarettes
Fishing Licenses
Fishing Supplies
Hunting Supplies
Ice
Snacks
T-Shirts
Toiletries
Waterway Maps

Available Lodging Facilities

Campground
Motel
Cabin(s)

Campground Basic Site Rental Rate

$8.25 to $10.00 per person per night. Call ahead for exact pricing.

Campground Facilities, Services and Available Activities

Basic Tent Sites
Concessions
Fire Pits\Places
Firewood for Sale
Fishing
Flush Toilets
Handicapped Access
Hiking
Hot Showers
Indoor Lodge
Laundry Facilities
Picnic Benches
Playground
Sewage Disposal
Shelter(s)
Swimming Pool
Swimming in River
Trailer Sites with Electricity and Water (no sewer)
Trailer Sites with Electricity, Water and Sewer

Outfitter Pet Policies

Pets must be on leash at all times.

Member of the Following Professional Organizations

Missouri Canoe & Floaters Association
MOARC
Professional Paddlesports Association