1-6 Nights • 50 AMP Electric • Includes 2 People
Park your rig on a gravel bar peninsula and step straight onto a swim beach; Wayside 50 AMP RV Site pairs full hookups with easy float access on the Elk River. First-come, first-served sites, showers, and pull-through options make this a practical stop for families and river-goers passing through Noel, Missouri.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
Up to 6 nights
Fitness Level
Suitable for average fitness; requires only short walks between rigs and the beach
Wildlife
History
The Elk River corridor has long supported local river communities; Noel developed as a small service town for river traffic and recreation in the region.
Conservation
Limit stays and respect fire rules; pack out all trash and avoid disturbing riverbanks and native vegetation on the gravel bar to protect habitat.
Elk River Floats
1-6 Nights • 50 AMP Electric • Includes 2 People
Elk River Floats operates in Noel, Missouri and offers float trip add-ons paired with cabin lodging. The company lists cabin options sized for different groups: two-person, four-person, six-person, eight-person, ten-person, twelve-person, and larger cabins for groups of 16 to 25. Named accommodations include the Caboose Cabin, Engelmann Spruce Lodge, and Boxcar Bunk 2. The Engelmann Spruce Lodge is available for nightly rentals for groups up to ten. The Boxcar Bunk 2 accommodates up to six guests. The Caboose Cabin is a single-cabin lodging option.
Float trips are available primarily as six-mile river floats; select two-person options offer either a six-mile or a twelve-mile journey. Rentable watercraft include rafts, canoes, and kayaks, giving guests choices to match group size and preferred craft. Many cabin listings appear as float trip add-ons, so visitors can combine overnight stays with daytime river activities.
Trip pages list minimum group counts for cabin sizes and clarify which watercraft are available for each float length, helping planners confirm capacity, craft selection, and float distance when arranging lodging and river outings in Noel.
Location
Noel, Missouri
Riverfront cabin and float listings
Group Sizes
2–25
Cabins for couples to large groups
Float Distance
6-mile (12-mile opt.)
Standard 6-mile floats; 12-mile for two-person
Named Cabins
3 options
Caboose, Engelmann Spruce, Boxcar Bunk 2
Select cabin size, choose rafts/canoes/kayaks, and confirm float distance to reserve lodging and river time.
Arrive early on summer weekends
Sites are first-come, first-served; get to the campground before midday to secure pull-through spots for larger rigs.
Register at the office
All guests must check in at the Wayside Campground office to receive wristbands before entering the site.
Float smart
Use reef-safe sunscreen and bring a shore anchor for tubes or SUPs so your float craft doesn’t drift away when you stop at the beach.
Pack for variable mornings
Mornings on the Elk River can be cool even in summer; bring a midlayer for sunrise paddles and early swims.
RV power adaptor and surge protector
Protects your rig’s electrical system and ensures compatibility with 30AMP or 50AMP hookups.
Float tube / kayak / SUP
Primary way to enjoy the slow river channel and return-to-camp float trips.
summer
Shore anchor or small cooler tied to craft
Keeps your float rig secure while you swim or relax on the gravel bar.
summer
Layered clothing and warm midlayer
Cool mornings and evenings on the river require insulating layers.
spring