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We are here to help you experience Shoal Creek, and that isn’t just shuttle help! Helping people learn a new skill safel...
08/29/2026

We are here to help you experience Shoal Creek, and that isn’t just shuttle help! Helping people learn a new skill safely or experience a new section of Shoal Creek is our goal. If you don’t have equipment our guided trips are available by scheduled appointment.

Schedule your next adventure now!

This week has been full of adventures! We’ve helped people build skills on the lake and creek with our guided services. ...
08/02/2026

This week has been full of adventures! We’ve helped people build skills on the lake and creek with our guided services. If you would like to learn or don’t have equipment our guided trips are available by appointment. Send us a message to find out more.

Wildcat Glades has their Shoal Creek Water Festival 2026 happening Saturday. We have enjoyed the cardboard boat race the...
07/21/2026

Wildcat Glades has their Shoal Creek Water Festival 2026 happening Saturday. We have enjoyed the cardboard boat race the past couple years. The boat shop is in construction stage for this year’s entries.

The lake at Riverside at Hollyhaven is waiting for action! $5 day pass gets you inFish the lake, jump off the rope swing...
06/07/2026

The lake at Riverside at Hollyhaven is waiting for action! $5 day pass gets you in

Fish the lake, jump off the rope swing, float your inner tube from one end of the campground to the other!

Bring your watercraft or ask us about using one (lake use only).

It’s a pond party at Riverside at Hollyhaven! We can help you with shuttles, but plan to be hanging out here today!
05/31/2026

It’s a pond party at Riverside at Hollyhaven! We can help you with shuttles, but plan to be hanging out here today!

Shoal Creek is still moving this morning. The USGS gauge at Redings Mill is currently showing 6ft and 2300cfs. Most spri...
05/20/2026

Shoal Creek is still moving this morning. The USGS gauge at Redings Mill is currently showing 6ft and 2300cfs. Most spring trips are the 2.5 ft and

The Shoal Creek gauge shows the waterway up and moving, and the view from the campsite confirms that! The USGS had proje...
05/19/2026

The Shoal Creek gauge shows the waterway up and moving, and the view from the campsite confirms that! The USGS had projected a crest of approximately this level in another 12ish hours. Stay safe and wait for the drop before you think about hitting the water. Know your skill levels and wear your PFD!

Memorial weekend will be here soon. If you are planning a trip on Shoal Creek, and would like shuttle help we got you! W...
05/18/2026

Memorial weekend will be here soon. If you are planning a trip on Shoal Creek, and would like shuttle help we got you!

We prefer to shuttle at the beginning of your trip so everyone has a definite time. We can help on the back haul typically, but make no guarantees.

Unfortunately, we have decided to postpone our first kayak poker run of the season. The forecast isn’t looking favorable...
04/21/2026

Unfortunately, we have decided to postpone our first kayak poker run of the season. The forecast isn’t looking favorable for Saturday, and our recent rise in water made some work to make it safer. If the weatherman is wrong the shenanigans can still happen in a group style float down the same section (Tipton Ford to Rivers Bend Family Resort)!

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Joplin, MO

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 3pm
Tuesday 8am - 3pm
Wednesday 8am - 3pm
Thursday 8am - 3pm
Friday 8am - 3pm
Saturday 8am - 3pm
Sunday 8am - 3pm

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+14172914343

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