12 Missouri Rivers You Need to Float, Kayak or Canoe This Labor Day Weekend

If you plan your float trip on the Niangua River, expect it to be crowded. The Niangua River is one of the most popular fishing and floating rivers in Missouri, with a trout hatchery in the adjacent Bennett Springs State Park and plenty of great campsites with convenient places to kick off your float trip. The river flows through Dallas, Laclede and Camden counties, so you’ll have the opportunity to stop by Ha Ha Tonka State Park. The park is home to the beautiful ruins of a 20th-century castle and more than 15 miles of hiking trails.