Meramec River Float Trips

Popular river close to St. Louis with beautiful spring and state park

218 miles
Beginner
4.2 ft - optimal
Crowd: Moderate to High

About Meramec River

The Meramec River is one of Missouri's longest free-flowing waterways, offering 218 miles of diverse floating opportunities. Fed by Maramec Spring which produces 96 million gallons daily, the river features mostly Class I rapids perfect for families. The most popular section runs between the spring and Meramec State Park.

Key Features

  • Maramec Spring Park
  • Meramec State Park with 40+ caves
  • Close to St. Louis (1 hour)
  • Excellent smallmouth bass fishing
  • Fisher Cave tours
  • Green's Cave (Missouri's second longest)

River Stats

Total Length:
218 miles
Average Depth:
2-6 feet
Water Temp:
65-75°F summer
Difficulty:
Beginner

Popular Float Sections

Maramec Spring to Meramec State Park

Beginner
7 miles3-4 hours

Steelville to Bird's Nest

Beginner
8 miles4-5 hours

Campbell Bridge to Sappington Bridge

Beginner
12 miles5-6 hours

Live River Conditions

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Crowd LevelModerate to High
Water ClarityClear

Best Time to Float

Jan
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