Enjoy the Finest Canoeing, Kayaking & Rafting in Missouri’s Ozark Mountains!
Find Our Elk River Rental Cabins
Pineville, Missouri Location
Our location in Pineville is on the northeast side of the Elk River Bridge just off of US-71 Business. This convenient, scenic setting puts you in the beautiful Ozark Mountains of southwest Missouri provides easy access to and from US-71 and the Elk River itself. Save your gas and choose our new day float location for canoeing, kayaking, rafting and rental cabins on the Elk River.
Driving Directions
From Kansas City MO
- Take US-71 South (Exit 11A) at Joplin, Missouri
- Turn left at the end of H Highway exit at Pineville
- Turn left at the next intersection onto US-71 Business
- Cross the Elk River Bridge
- Turn right at the stop light onto W Highway
- Take right on Rhine Street (1st right)
- Turn right into Shady Beach Floats
From Southeast KS
- Take US-71 South to H Highway exit in Pineville, Missouri
- Turn left at the end of H Highway exit at Pineville
- Turn left at the next intersection onto US-71 Business
- Cross the Elk River Bridge
- Turn right at the stop light onto W Highway
- Take right on Rhine Street (1st right)
- Turn right into Shady Beach Floats
From Fayetteville, Springdale & Rogers, AR
- Take US-71 North through Pineville, Missouri and Elk River
- Exit H Highway at Pineville, Missouri
- Turn left at the end of H Highway exit at Pineville
- Turn left at the next intersection onto US-71 Business
- Cross the Elk River Bridge
- Turn right at the stop light onto W Highway
- Take right on Rhine Street (1st right)
- Turn right into Shady Beach Floats
Road Conditions & Gas Prices
Shady Beach Floats recommends the following websites to help you find current road conditions prior to your trip to our location on the Elk River in Pineville, Missouri’s Ozark Mountains. Please drive safely!
The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration offers National Traffic and Road Closure Information with links to national, regional and state road condition information, including weather, traffic, construction, closures and more.