Missouri offers so many fun ways to cool down on the water that about everyone can find something to their liking. If you're a fan of relaxing on a summer day, consider hitting the river on one of these great options for summer tubing in Missouri. Take a look at some exceptional family float trips near me.

1. The Landing - Current River: Van Buren

Meander down the relaxing and calm Current River for half of a day or even the entire day with The Landing. You can rent one of several tubes here, including the standard tube, the luxurious Current River Cadillac, or the deluxe tube. You can opt for the cooler tube if you want to bring drinks along, and rafts and canoes are also available. This is such a great option for a leisurely day on the river!

2. KC's On the Current: Doniphan

When it comes to tubing in Missouri, it doesn't get much more relaxing than the Current River. This slow-flowing river is so leisurely. Another great option for exploring this great lazy river is KC's on the Current. Tube rentals are good for the entire day and floats span six miles and typically take between four and five hours. Several tube choices are available here as well, including regular tubes, Cadillac tubes, cooler tubes, and even oversized cooler tubes. It's such a fun way to spend a hot day!

3. Ozark Outdoors Resort: Leasburg

Stay cool all summer long when you slip into a tube with Ozark Outdoors Riverfront Resort. The staff offers four-mile floats down the Huzzah - a tributary of the Meramec River - for one of the best float trips in Missouri. This is another calm natural lazy river in Missouri that's just perfect for tubing. You can float the loop once or as many times as you want with a day pass. Ozark Outdoors has options of a regular tube or a cooler tube if you want to bring along a drink.

4. Blue Springs Ranch: Bourbon

When you don't feel like lounging on one of the beaches in Missouri, head to Blue Springs Ranch for a relaxing float down the Meramec River. Five-mile floats leave at various times throughout the day during the summer. You can opt for renting a regular tube, cooler tube, raft, canoe, or kayak. Want to make a whole weekend of your trip? Blue Springs Ranch just so happens to also be one of the best summer campgrounds in Missouri, so spend the night if you have the time!

5. Old Cove Canoe and Kayak: St. Clair

Looking for one of the coolest hidden gems in Missouri? You've just found it! Dip your feet in the cool water of the Meramec River for a float that will meander through 4.5 miles. Expect to spend between three to four hours on the water with plenty of launching times available throughout the morning. Floating all day down a lazy river in Missouri sounds like heaven to us.

6. Windy's Canoe Rental: Eminence

Kick back and relax as your tube takes you down the Jacks Fork, one of the most beautiful places in Missouri. Windy's Canoe Rental offers several floating trips, ranging from one mile up to seven miles. The one-mile excursion takes about an hour, with the five- and seven-mile trips lasting five and seven hours, respectively. The outfit offers traditional tubes and cooler tubes.

A lazy river in Missouri is one of the best ways to while away the summer. What are your favorite spots for summer tubing in Missouri? Let us know in the comments below.

If you're looking for more summer fun in Missouri, hiking is a great way to spend a warm day by following the Lincoln Lakeside Trail near Troy. And get some help navigating with a free week of AllTrails+.

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