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Located along the Elk River in Southwest Missouri, River Ranch offers different selections of camping areas. For those searching for a more private space, primitive tent camping is available. Electric tent camping is also available for those requiring electricity. River Ranch camping is also RV camping friendly as well.
From jct Hwy-90 & Hwy-59: Go 100 yards N on Hwy-59.
The campsites are rather small and close together that’s the nature of camping to me. Ours was situated kind of cool so we had a lower campground tent and an upper campground tent (site 138). Right off the river so can go observe tadpoles and frogs if you’d like. The 5 hour float trip did take the 8 hours we expected, we stopped a couple times but to start the day we didn’t really row for about 3 hours and then we realized we had only made it 1 mile. There’s a couple ripe swings along the river as well if you’re up for thrill. They seemed pretty well organized and compared to the other couple resorts we drove by, I believe this was prime real estate.
Cabins serve thier purpose, this was my 1st time in them. I'd say the new tiny homes look way cooler but only room for 2 ppl. There was a step up from our cabins that we were told were nicer. There's also a house that I've been told is very nice. It's a fun spot & love the volleyball.
The breakfast used to be pretty good & a open area to dine, but that's shut down for some reason now. The bathrooms could use a face lift for sure. Pizza is delicious however!! Staff are all nice & helpful.
We rented one of the nicer cabins. The cabins are appropriate for a weekend of floating on a river and partying. Everything at RRR is very well organized and excellent layout. The people there are very friendly and helpful. It was an excellent experience and we will definitely be back year after year.
Pretty good experience overall. Campground was a bit much but it was understandable but not a very great area if you have kids with you would be my main concern. That being said we all had a good time and found the rooms to our liking.
