9.5 Mile Journey!
USCG Apprv'd Safety Reqs
Adult Life Vests
Child Size Life Vests
9 Rental Vessels
Experience the convenience of canoeing near St. Louis and bring your whole crew for a fun 4.5-mile or 9.5-mile journey on the Meramec River. Our trips are great for family and friend outings! Pack a cooler with ice and beverages to enjoy as you relax... Read more
Boat Rules
Watersports allowed:
Pets allowed:
With License:
Without License:
Fuel covered:
Captain Required:
Cancellation, in part or whole, must be made at least eight (8) days prior to your “scheduled arrival date” in order to receive a refund. Any reduction or cancellation within seven (7) days of your “scheduled arrival date”, in part or in whole, is non-refundable.
Note : Rainchecks or refunds will be offered for float trip reservations at Old Cove Canoe, ONLY if it is raining consistently here (at Old Cove Canoe) on the day of your scheduled float trip. If it’s still raining 2 hours after your scheduled float time we will gladly refund your money in full or provide a raincheck.
Allow pets : YES
Note : Yes, dogs are welcome but not in the rafts — canoes or kayaks only. All dogs must remain on a leash while at Old Cove Canoe and during transportation. We recommend flotations devices for your pets.
Note : We are too busy with our rental customers to provide shuttle service on the weekends. You can arrange a shuttle on weekdays with 24-hour advanced reservations. 9:00 a.m. is the earliest start time for our float trips, and 1:00 p.m. is the latest you can arrive for a float trip. All floaters must be in by 6:00 p.m.