Franklin Floats

Franklin Floats Call 573-637-2205 for information on pricing and availability We provide personalized service. There is a shower house with hot showers and flush toilets.

Franklin Floats and Campground is located at the East Fork Black River Bridge on Highway 21 at Lesterville. Established in 1976, it is owned and operated by Bob Franklin and family and remains a small family owned business. Services include canoe, raft and kayak rentals, cabin rental, campground with picnic tables fire rings and trash barrels. We have firewood available. A small store is located a

t the campground and sells river supplies, snacks and beverages. We also have Franklin Floats T-shirts and Black River maps. We can shuttle private canoes, kayaks or vehicles. We provide shuttles for hikers on the Ozark Trail and year round service by appointment in the off-season. Group rates are available as well as private group sites. So bring your group for a Cool Bus ride. Call 573-637-2205 for additional information. ATTENTION RAFTERS:
Coolers should be small (20 qt) and soft to accommodate rafts. Please notify your group members. Missouri law prohibits glass and styrofoam on waterways.

Looking for plans for tomorrow? Don't miss out! We still have a few RAFTS left. Reserve yours by calling 573-637-2205.
08/08/2025

Looking for plans for tomorrow? Don't miss out! We still have a few RAFTS left. Reserve yours by calling 573-637-2205.

Blue skies and crystal clear water.
07/09/2025

Blue skies and crystal clear water.

07/02/2025
06/24/2025

𝙂𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙣𝙚𝙬𝙨! Rock excavation and drainage improvements at Royal Gorge have been completed ahead of schedule. Route 21 has reopened from Route AA to Route CC near the Ketcherside Mountain Conservation Area.

Route 21 in Iron County will be closed as contractor crews perform rock excavation and make drainage improvements.
This section of roadway is located from Route AA to Route CC at Royal Gorge near Ketcherside Mountain Conservation Area. The roadway will be open to local traffic only. Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, July 7 through Wednesday, Aug. 20. The work zone will be in place 24 hours daily. A signed detour will be in place on Route 49 and Route N to navigate around the closure.
Following the rock excavation, an overlay will be completed as part of the project to widen four horizontal curves and make improvements at Royal Gorge. Completion of the project is anticipated this October.

Address

32294 Highway 21
Lesterville, MO
63654

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 8:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 8:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 8:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 8:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 8:30pm
Saturday 8:30am - 8:30pm
Sunday 8:30am - 8:30pm

Telephone

+15736372205

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