Quapaw Canoe Company

Quapaw Canoe Company Quapaw Canoe Company offers wilderness expeditions on the Lower Mississippi River, its Back Waters, Bayous, Oxbows, and Flood Plain between the levees.

Tours can be arranged by the day or the week. The Lower Mississippi River creates one of America's greatest wildernesses - and wildest - a land subject to chaotic weather and the unpredictable character of Old Man River. It is a landscape of water and sky, broken only by a horizon of willow and mixed deciduous forests. Everything is big about it. Imagine floating a bend of the river that takes twe

nty miles of delta to complete, skirting around swirling eddies the size of several city blocks, camping on a sand bar that stretches to the horizon, and swimming in pristine blue holes. It is America's major waterfowl flyway, and central artery of barge shipping. Three-screw tugboats pushing tows a half-mile long are common. Deer, coyote, beaver and possom abound, and bears still inhabit the bottomlands. It is the flood plain of the second biggest river in the world, and water levels might fluctuate fifty feet from Spring high to Summer low. As such, each adventure is slightly different, and itinerary is dependent on river conditions and prevailing weather. Float trips available on any section between Cairo (Illinois) and the outlet of the river into the Gulf of Mexico. Also available on its tributaries are the White, the Arkansas, the Big Sunflower (subject to river level), and the Yazoo. By canoe or kayak only. No motor power used. Clients must be willing to paddle and to endure extremes of nature. Storms on the river can be furious at times and may temporarily stall a journey or change itinerary. In its 10 years of operation Quapaw Canoe Company has demonstrated the viability of safe canoeing on the Lower Mississippi River with countless expeditions involving churches, schools, boy scouts, girl scouts, families, couples and individuals. Quapaw has successfully guided over 10,000 people on the river. Quapaw Canoe Company is underwritten by Lloyd’s of London through Worldwide Outfitters & Guides Association. All expeditions are outfitted with first-aid kits, rescue ropes, life preservers, cellular communication, and VHF marine radio. Life Jackets are best quality US Coast Guard approved type III Life Jackets. Guides stringently practice safe canoeing and are knowledgeable in all aspects of wilderness survival and canoe rescue. Please remember that river travel is always somewhat dependent on river level and prevailing weather.

03/11/2026
Looking for a nature-filled, adventurous, breathtaking activity this Valentine's Day? Whether you're with your boo, frie...
02/10/2026

Looking for a nature-filled, adventurous, breathtaking activity this Valentine's Day? Whether you're with your boo, friends and family, or just you and your camera, we can't wait to see y'all out on the river for our first Community Canoe of the season!

Reserve your spot TODAY! Adult seats are $50, Educators $25, and kids under 18 go for free! Call (601) 918-6810 or email [email protected] to sign up!

We're back! What a wild ride these past couple of weeks have been 😪 John Ruskey is here with an update about the state o...
02/10/2026

We're back! What a wild ride these past couple of weeks have been 😪 John Ruskey is here with an update about the state of our Queen Mississippi in the wake of the winter storm Fern! Check it out, and don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter for updates, stories, news, and opportunities from the Lower Mississippi River!

Lower Miss polar vortex ice cap triple-whammy

Helena, this one is for you! All aboard! Easy access from Memphis or Clarksdale too. Advance reservations & payment r...
12/10/2025

Helena, this one is for you! All aboard! Easy access from Memphis or Clarksdale too. Advance reservations & payment required.

Sat, Dec 13th, 12noon to 5pm, from Helena, AR -- All Aboard!

10/27/2025

Events and Updates from the Lower Mississippi River Foundation, Fall 2025

Whoo-whoop! Makin' Magic on the Mississippi!
10/20/2025

Whoo-whoop! Makin' Magic on the Mississippi!

10/20/2025

...its vastness, its extreme variations from high water to low water, and the diversity of life it supports...

10/05/2025
We are departing from the mouth of the Ohio River next week (Tuesday) for our RIVERGATOR exploration update. Click on b...
07/12/2025

We are departing from the mouth of the Ohio River next week (Tuesday) for our RIVERGATOR exploration update. Click on below for itinerary. If any interest, you can join in for any section -- whatever works for your schedule!

Pick & Choose Dates & Section of River

07/12/2025

Pick & Choose Dates & Section of River

Address

291 Sunflower Avenue
Clarksdale, MS
38614

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+16626274070

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