A number of the resorts on the lakes operate their own campgrounds and RV parks, greatly expanding the base of camping facilities to serve the vacationing public. Some of the most spectacular scenery in Ozark County is found along the water. The streams and rivers have Corps and private campgrounds that provide excellent access for vacationers as well as residents. Canoeing down the streams is a fun way to spend the summer. Most floaters utilize the services of one of the many canoe rental firms located on the North Fork or Bryant Creek.
Trips can be as short as two hour or as long as two days.
The canoe rental firms' expert outdoorsmen can help you and your family plan your float trip. They know the streams well, and they will put you and your canoe in the river and fetch you at the end of the trip. This allows canoers to leave the worrying and planning to the experts so the trip can be enjoyed to its fullest extent. With Ozark County's ideal weather, canoeing is practically a year round sport, although it's most popular from April to October. On a busy summer weekend more than a 1000 canoes may be on the North Fork, yet even this many canoes seem to become lost in the long course of this vast waterway.