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The Black River & surrounding communities

Explore the Black River.

A place to stay. A float to plan. A local business worth knowing about.

Browse by town or by what you need. Go directly to the business or host for prices, availability and arrangements. No account needed.

A few things to know before arriving

MDC’s guidance on stream access and permission. When access is uncertain, ask before entering.

More than a summer float

Owen’s starting suggestions include Elephant Rocks, Johnson’s Shut-Ins and Taum Sauk Mountain. Use the parks and trails guide for official maps, permitted activities and named access points, then check the park’s current notices. Autumn hiking and local events offer another way to spend time around the Black River.

Looking for food? Browse by town!

Find a place.

Search a name or keyword, then narrow it by category or location.

328 listings

Updates & Events

The count includes individual rental units and operators, not 328 separate businesses. Rental locations are advertised areas, not private street addresses.

Black

Brushy Creek Lodge & Resort

Cabins & vacation rentals · Campgrounds & RV sites · Outdoor activities

Cabins, camping and SXS/UTV trail riding at a resort in Black.

Bring your own permitted SXS. The operator's posted rules prohibit four-wheelers and electric scooters; confirm routes, permits and riding arrangements before visiting.

Call (573) 269-4600Email info@brushycreeklodge.comSXS/UTV trails & access
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Black · 5910 Highway J, Black, MO 63625

Valley Springs Foxtrotters

Pets & Wild Animal Adventures · Outdoor activities

Missouri Foxtrotter horse breeding and sales, plus Aussie (Australian Shepherd) and Aussiedoodle puppy breeding and sales.

Horseback trail riding inquiries

Contact the business for horseback riding arrangements and current horse or puppy availability before visiting.

Call (573) 269-4743Email info@vsfoxtrot.comHorseback riding trails & arrangements
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Lesterville · 33242 Highway 21

Black River Cart Rental, LLC

Local services

Golf cart rentals in Lesterville. Contact the business for current rental arrangements.

Golf cart rentals

Confirm availability, pricing and permitted use directly with the operator.

Owen has a family relationship with this business. Inclusion is independent of OPS services.

Call Chad: (573) 631-4034Call Rick: (573) 880-0113
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Lesterville · Peola Road

Riversedge on the Black River

Campgrounds & RV sites · Floating outfitters

A campground and float operator on the Black River near Lesterville.

Camping · Float services

Flood recovery notice: the operator reports limited reopened campsites, float services, and day passes. Check its current update before making plans.

Call (573) 307-1140Email info@goriversedge.com
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Lesterville · Peola Road

Wilderness Lodge

Cabins & vacation rentals · Food & drinks

A lodge with cabin accommodations and dining information on its own website.

Cabins · Dining inquiries · Special-event dining inquiries

Dining arrangements vary. Ask the lodge about meal reservations and access before visiting; this listing does not imply walk-in service.

Call (573) 307-1141Email info@enjoywilderness.com
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Oates / Black

All Season Wicker

Shops & local stops

An older directory lists furniture and wedding supplies.

Older directory information has conflicting Black and Oates locations. The current location and operation have not been confirmed.

Call (573) 269-4702
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Pilot Knob · 203 Maple Street, Suite A, Pilot Knob, MO 63663

Doggy Styles

Pets & Wild Animal Adventures

Dog grooming and bathing in Pilot Knob.

Contact the business for appointments and current services.

Call (573) 604-3605
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A quick way outside

State Parks & Trails

Hiking, bicycle, horseback and SXS/UTV routes in Reynolds and Iron counties, with access points and links to the people who manage them. Check the permitted use for each trail before heading out.

Browse trails by activity

Beyond the state parks

Shepherd Mountain, Council Bluff, Bell Mountain, Brushy Creek SXS/UTV routes and Valley Springs horseback riding inquiries.

Choose a trail activity

Sources checked . Parks and trails are separate from the business and rental count.

For business owners

Add, update or remove a listing.

Missing from the guide? Need to change your details or ask for your listing to be removed? Email Owen. Listing requests are separate from paid services.

Opens your email app. Nothing is sent until you send the email. Requests are reviewed before listings change; OPS may contact you to confirm the details. No purchase is required.

Before you make plans

A few useful answers.

Where can I find lodging, campgrounds or floating outfitters?

Use the guide’s category filter for cabins and vacation rentals, campgrounds and RV sites, or floating outfitters. Narrow by town if you have an area in mind. Each listing links to the business or host.

Which area does this guide cover?

This guide covers the area around the northern stretch of the Black River in Southeast Missouri. Right now, coverage includes Lesterville, Oates and Black; Annapolis; Arcadia Valley, Ironton, Pilot Knob and Middlebrook; and Centerville, Redford, Bunker and Ellington. We hope to extend coverage to Clearwater Lake and Piedmont. It is a growing selection, not a complete directory of every business in the region.

Can I book a stay or float through OPS?

No. Contact the listed business or use its linked booking page for current prices, availability, policies and reservations. OPS does not accept bookings or payments for these operators.

How do I add, correct or remove a business listing?

Use the business listing request links to prepare an email to Owen. Include the name, location, official source and requested change. Requests are reviewed before the guide changes. Inclusion does not require purchasing OPS services.

Check with the people who run it.

OPS is an independent resource for the Black River area. Business details can change, so confirm hours, availability, pricing and policies directly before traveling. OPS does not accept reservations or officially represent these businesses. Inclusion is independent of purchasing OPS services and is not a partnership or endorsement.

Source dates describe when the listed information was checked, not when a business last opened or a rental was available.

Suggest a place or correction

Opens your email app. Include the business name, official source and what needs updating.