Our float trips range from Class I to Class II, making them ideal for first-time floaters and those looking to kick back and relax with friends. The Elk River offers crystal clear waters, beautiful views of bluffs, gravel bars and shallow swimming areas.
Our Elk River Float Trips
We offer three main float trips on the Elk River. Our most popular being the Noel River Float Trip, a six (6) mile stretch of the Elk River, fed by three creeks open all season long, always with ample water. The Trestle Bridge Float Trip is a scenic, seasonal six (6) mile stretch of Elk River feed by two creeks, available when water levels allow. If you are looking for an adventure, the 12 Mile Float Trip is for our paddle enthusiast, those that might not be here to relax, but more for exercise and sport.
Our daily launch site is determined by water level which means your launch site cannot be guaranteed when booking.
Float Trip Routes
Noel River Float Trip
Trestle Bridge Float Trip
Trestle Bridge Float Trip
Our most popular float trip starting at Trestle Park in Ginger Blue and floating to Wayside Campground in Noel. This relaxing six mile float trip is fed by three creeks and is open all season long.
Trestle Bridge Float Trip
Trestle Bridge Float Trip
Trestle Bridge Float Trip
A scenic 6 mile float trip starting at Kozy Kamp in Pineville and floating to Trestle Park in Ginger Blue, with many nice bluffs featured along the way. This float is fed by two creeks making it seasonal.
The 12 Mile Float Trip
Trestle Bridge Float Trip
The 12 Mile Float Trip
Looking for an adventure? The 12 Mile Float Trip is for our paddle enthusiast, those that might not be here to relax, but more for exercise and sport. Available to Canoes & Kayaks Only.
Noel River Float Trip
- This is our most popular float. This section of river is fed by three creeks, and adds two more creeks along the float, allowing it to be floatable year round, even in the driest of seasons.
- This float trip departs from Trestle Park and ends at Wayside Campground.
- This is the float we recommend if you are just coming for the day to float and not staying with us. Guests just floating for the day park at Wayside, and end at their car.
- If the water level is too low to float the Trestle Bridge Float Trip, Kozy Kamp guests are shuttled to the launch point, Trestle Park, and shuttled back to Kozy Kamp at the end of the float trip, and guests just floating for the day park at Wayside, and end at their car.
- Guests can expect to be on the water 30 minutes to one hour after shuttle departure, so plan accordingly.
Noel River Float Trip Boat Rentals
Rafts
Canoes
Canoes
Breakdown
$40/person weekends
$37.50-$35/person weekdays
Weekends/Weekdays
4 Man $160/$150
6 Man $240/$210
8 Man $320/$280
10 Man $400/$350
Canoes
Canoes
Canoes
Breakdown
$40/person weekends
$35/person weekdays
Weekends/Weekdays
Canoe $80/$70
Trestle Bridge Float Trip
- This is a seasonal float, with this section of river only being fed by two creeks the entire 6 miles, making it not floatable during drier parts of the year. Check the river level gage and plan accordingly.
- This float departs from Kozy Kamp and ends at Trestle Park. Kozy Kamp guests are shuttled back to camp after the float trip.
- This is the float we recommend if you are staying with us.
- If the water level is too low to float the Trestle Bridge Float Trip, no big deal, we also offer the Noel River Float Trip. Kozy Kamp guest are shuttled to the Noel River Float Trip launch point, Trestle Park, and shuttled back to Kozy Kamp at the end of the float trip, and guests just floating for the day park at Wayside, and end at their car.
- Guests can expect to be on the water 30 minutes to one hour after shuttle departure, so plan accordingly.
Trestle Bridge Float Trip Boat Rentals
Rafts
Canoes
Canoes
Breakdown
$40/person weekends
$37.50-$35/person weekdays
Weekends/Weekdays
4 Man $160/$150
6 Man $240/$210
Canoes
Canoes
Canoes
Breakdown
$40/person weekends
$35/person weekdays
Weekends/Weekdays
Canoe $80/$70
The 12 Mile Float Trip
- If you are a paddle enthusiast looking for an all-day adventure this is the float trip for you, it combines the Noel River Float Trip and the Trestle Bridge Float Trip.
- This float departs from Kozy Kamp and ends at Wayside Campground.
- The shuttle departs at 8 am on Saturday and 9 am on Sunday - Friday from Wayside Campground.
- All guest must park at Wayside Campground for this adventurous float trip.