Big Elk Camp & Canoe

Name, Address & Telephone

Big Elk Camp & Canoe
402 Highway 71 South
Pineville, MO 64856

Telephone: 417-223-4635
Email: paddle_us@yahoo.com
Link to their web site: http://www.bigelkcampcanoe.com

Directions to Outfitter

Located off Highway 71 south of Pineville, Missouri on the southeast side of the Elk River Bridge. Coming north or south, exit from Highway 71 at "H" and Pineville. Then turn left for 1/2 mile.

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.
 
Big Sugar Creek, Elk River *
 
* Most Often Used Put In: Big Elk Camp
* Most Often Used Take Out: Mt. Shira State Access
* Distance Between Above Points: 8 Miles
* Approx. Travel Time Between Points: 4 to 5 Hours

Operating Season

Year Round

Saturday Watercraft Rental Rate

$36.00 per canoe

Second Day Watercraft Rental Rate

$36.00 per canoe

Rental From Outfitter Includes the Following

Floatation Devices (max of 2 per rental)
Paddles (max of 2 per rental)
Put-In
Take-Out
Trash Bags

Other Services or Discounts Offered

Group Discounts

Private Watercraft Hauling and Shuttle Service

Yes, they will haul a private canoe or kayak for a flat fee of $30.00.

Items and Supplies That Can Be Rented

Canoes
Kayaks
Rubber Rafts

Watercraft

This outfitter operates approximately 151 to 175 canoes.
This outfitter operates approximately 26 to 50 kayaks.
This outfitter operates approximately 1 to 25 rafts.
 
Watercraft types are mainly: Wenonah, Old Town and Buffalo.

They Operate a Store Selling The Following

Beverages
Canoe\Kayak Supplies
Fishing Supplies
Ice
Snacks
T-Shirts
Waterway Maps

Available Lodging Facilities

Campground

Campground Basic Site Rental Rate

$7.00 per person per night.

Campground Facilities, Services and Available Activities

Basic Tent Sites
Fire Pits\Places
Firewood for Sale
Fishing
Flush Toilets
Game Room
Hiking
Hot Showers
Picnic Benches
Sewage Disposal
Swimming in River
Trailer Sites with Electricity (no water or sewer)
Trailer Sites with Electricity and Water (no sewer)
Trailer Sites with Electricity, Water and Sewer

Campground Restrictions and Limitations

Maximum number of continuous days per stay: 7.

Outfitter Pet Policies

Pets must be on leash at all times.
Pets must be attended at all times.
Pets are allowed only if well behaved.
You MUST pick up after your pet.
There is a pet fee of $5.00 per night.
No aggressive breeds allowed.

Member of the Following Professional Organizations

America Outdoors
Missouri Canoe & Floaters Association
McDonald County Floaters