Skip the Wait ! Get Quick River Access with Our $20 Private Drop-In and Free Parking!

Fed up with long lines and chaos of public river access on the James River near Galena? Jump straight into fun without the waiting and hassle at Kerr and Cox. Our exclusive $20 private drop-in option and free parking make it easy!

Self-shuttle parking and drop-in is available 7 days a week. We also offer a limited number of seats on our shuttle from the parking lot to our drop-in on Thursday - Sunday from 10 am to 1 pm.

Your Quick Route to the River

Book in Advance Online or Stop by the Welcome Center

Space is limited, so we recommend booking online in advance of your float. If space is available, day-of passes can be purchased at our Welcome Center. $20 gives one vehicle access to our private drop in located at 2570 Horsecreek Road, Galena, MO 65656.

Drop Your Gear & Park

Self-Shuttle Option 7 Days a Week

Our parking lot is located at 1400 Bald Eagle Drive, Galena, MO 65656. Follow the signs into the parking area and drop one vehicle off there. Please park to the left upper half of the lot area and take note of where you'll end on the river.

Drive to our drop-in with your gear and group: 2570 Horsecreek Road, Galena, MO 65656. Take the first road past the Welcome Center through the Horsecreek Ranch gate. When you get to the campground, take a right and follow the road until you see Eagles Bluff Beach. Park along the left or right of the road where parking is marked.

NOTE: Vehicles parked in this lot without a reservation will be towed at the owner's expense.

1 Guest Riding Our Shuttle Thursday-Sunday 10 am - 1 pm

If you are riding our shuttle back from the parking lot, the drop-in fee only covers one shuttle passenger, and we do not have space to transport your personal watercraft.

You'll first drop your gear and group at Eagles Bluff Beach, our private drop-in located in our Horsecreek Ranch & Retreat Campground at 2570 Horsecreek Road, Galena, MO 65656. Take the first road past the Welcome Center through the Horsecreek Ranch gate. When you get to the campground, take a right and follow the road until you see Eagles Bluff Beach. Park along the left or right of the road where parking is marked to unload.

One guest from your group will then drive a vehicle back to the parking lot located at 1400 Bald Eagle Drive, Galena, MO 65656. Follow the signs into the parking area and park to the left upper half of the lot area.

Our shuttle runs on the hour from 10 am to 1 pm on Thursday-Sunday. Please plan accordingly to arrive a few minutes early, as the shuttle leaves AT the designated pickup times and may not be able to return until the next hour slot.

About the Float

The float from our drop-in to parking is approximately 6 miles. Depending on river height, flow speed, how many stops you make, and whether you float leisurely or paddle, it typically ranges from 4-6 hours on the river.

We recommend dropping in before 1 pm to ensure you'll end before dusk.

Guests will need to portage their watercraft from the river approximately 200 feet into the parking lot at the end.