Unforgettable Family Adventures: Camping, River Floats, and Outdoor Fun on Missouri’s James River
Your Adventure on the James River Starts Here!
About Us
Horsecreek Ranch & Retreat, Float the James, and the James River Hideout invite travelers to experience the natural beauty of the James River in the heart of the Missouri Ozarks. Our riverside locations, based in Galena, just minutes from Branson and Springfield, offer safe, relaxing, and fun-filled vacations, river floats, and camping experiences for families, friend groups, and outdoor enthusiasts of all ages.
Our float trips provide an ideal way to spend a lazy afternoon, celebrate with a group, or plan a weekend escape. Whether you choose to float in a tube or paddleboard down the river, you’ll enjoy some of the clearest, most scenic waters in southern Missouri.
Plan your stay today and discover why the James River is one of the top destinations for floating, camping, and outdoor adventure in the Ozarks.
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Paddleboard, tube, and raft rentals
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Shuttle service and a private drop-in for easy river access
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Family-friendly float options
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Custom event packages and group rates available
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Tent camping on the James River
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RV & camper boondocking
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Private river access
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Accessible bathhouse with private toilets and showers
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Luxury cabins with loft sleeping space for 5 guests
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Kitchenette with full size fridge and ice maker
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Picnic and grilling station with a Traeger smoker, gas grill, and Blackstone griddle for guests to share
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Private river access
