Address: 32294 MO-21, Lesterville, MO 63654, USA
Phone: +15736372205
Aubrie Whelan
Love this locally owned Family business. We've always had the best time using Franklin Float's whether it be camping or floating. We've made so many amazing memories with family and friends my entire life on the black river. Excited to get back on it this summer. See y'all soon.- Aubrie Cole, Andrew, and Austin too
heather dawn
As soon as we got there they asked if we were ready to get on the bus. I began gathering our stuff as my other half went in to pay. Apparently there was some confusion and he was being asked if we called, which we did a few times, and they couldn't figure out what price we were paying. This was a bit unsettling, not sure if different prices are used based off if you made a reservation. Never got any clarity on that. We paid $125 for a 4 person raft with a reservation made over a week in advance. They also seemed to not be able to find the reservation, maybe it was because I was the only one to speak with the gentleman on the phone and they weren't expecting a man to pay? The bus rides were an experience. They don't sound like they will make it through all the hills and turns, but somehow they do! There were really nice parts of the float, but always double check levels first! Gauge was at just about 1.3 ft and we walked a very good portion along with pulling the raft (2 adults and one child in total). It was our first time floating so we had no idea about the route etc and didn't get a map/info because they just needed us to pay and get on the bus that was waiting. We had to settle for just watching the other Franklin rafts. I luckily spotted a couple rafts at the pullout and we headed that way just in time before we ended up passing it. Fortunately, we also ran into a lot of friendly floaters that helped us navigate a bit to avoid some shallows and told us how far in we were on the trip. I would go again, but if we do we will be arriving early and calling the day before to confirm the reservation so there's no confusion. We will also check the river level beforehand too! Side note - normal/medium sized coolers are welcome in the rafts!!! When they say large they mean the ones that are basically the width of a vehicle that take 4 people to carry!
Ben Lindsey Kia Love
These guys are really good guides. They know the Black River really well. I have been using Franklin Floats for almost 20 years.
Andrea Michalik
My friend and I camped and floated last minute. When I called, Franklin was so helpful. I really wished we new about them before. It was ones of the best floats I've ever had on the Black River. Franklin, his wife and Bob were very down to …Glad you had a wonderful experience. That’s our goal!
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Reservations preferred No credit cards
Please call 573-637-2205 for availability
We do offer two person kayaks. When?
Have they left a message with a call back number? What phone number are you calling?
No, we have the same phone number. Did you leave a message with a call back number? What can I help you with?
It depends what stretch of the river you're wanting to float, and how far we have to go to or from.
Actually we follow the flow of the river and offer different mileage based on the river levels. It is variable depending on river on the day you float.
Dunno rates. You'll have to call but yes they do camping. Also have cabins available I believe
Yes once you get on the river your on your own.
Black River is in great shape for floating. Follow our Franklin Floats Facebook page to get most recent updates and current river pictures.
No cabin available at this time sorry!
Yes
Yes there are grills in the campground. Charcoal grills
Actually it depends on mileage so fees vary
It depends what kind of boat you want to float in. We offer canoes, kayaks, rafts, and tubes.
They do not have cabins but you can camp on their site.
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