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Yes! We don’t want you to miss out, so we recommend reservations, especially for weekends starting Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend. 

We require 100% prepayment within 10 days of making a reservation.

The fun never ends, we are open year-round for Camping, Floating, and Lodging. Don’t forget to make your reservations! 

Yes, pets are allowed.

  • For floating: they just need to be kept on a leash.
  • On the premises: Yes. Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times while on the resort property and never left unattended. Please do not attach leashes to the trees.
  • In lodging: We do not recommend it, but if you wish to bring them, there is a $50.00 non-refundable per pet fee. You are responsible for letting us know you have a pet in our lodging and any damages that occur. Please don’t leave unattended pets inside units for any length of time.

 

Yes! We have 5 coin-operated clean shower houses with restrooms throughout the resort. Showers are 50¢ for about 5 minutes.

You must inform Bass River Resort by 10 am, fourteen (14) full days prior to your arrival date of any changes or cancellations to receive a refund, less a $35.00 service charge. Any cancellations or changes made less than 14 days of your arrival date result in the full amount forfeited.

We are located in Steelville, MO. We are:

  • One and a half hours from St. Louis & Jeff City
  • Two hours from Columbia
  • Three hours from Springfield & Branson
  • Two and a half hours from Cape Girardeau
  • Four hours from Kansas City
Camping at night, a woman and her daughter sit around a campfire.

Yes. We always recommend a reservation on weekends, especially Memorial Day through Labor Day weekends. Due to the popularity of our resort, we recommend anywhere from 2 weeks to 2 months in advance.

Yes! We have 5 shower houses throughout our resort. Showers are coin-operated, and the cost is about 50¢ per 5-minute shower.

We require 100% prepayment. We do take a security deposit of $40.00 on each loud area site. Please keep your campsite clean throughout your stay. Have your site checked before leaving to receive your deposit refund. RV hookup charges must be paid prior to arrival.

Yes. You pay per person per night camping fees, and one charge for the hookup, per site per night.

  • Electric = electric only.
  • W&E = water and electric.
  • Full Hookup = Water, Electric & Sewer.

All sites have 30 & 50 Amp.

At this time, we do not allow UTVs on the premises. We do allow Golf Carts for a $30.00 fee.

Some suggested items:

  • Tent & stakes
  • Rope
  • Sleeping bag/air mattress
  • Pillow
  • Camp stove
  • Lantern
  • Lawn chairs
  • Insect repellent
  • Toiletries
  • Cookware
  • Cooler

Come visit our campground store for anything you forgot!

Yes! We have a dump station located in the 200’s by Shower House II.

Memorial Day through Labor Day weekends, we are open until 10 pm on Friday and Saturday nights. Off-season, please let the office know your arrival time.

Aerial view of four houses at Bass Resort.

Yes! Lodging on weekends (Friday & Saturday nights); June through August tends to book up very quickly. Reservations may be made up to 1 year in advance. Reservations are suggested 2 weeks to 2 months in advance if possible.

  • All linens
  • Pillows
  • Towels
  • Utensils
  • Cookware
  • Lawn chairs
  • Toiletries
  • Food and drinks

Visit our campground store for anything you may have forgotten.

No. Due to the change in water levels, they are not right on the water. Most are within walking distance of the river.

At this time, we do not allow UTVs on the premises. We do allow Golf Carts for a $30.00 fee.

100% prepayment is required within 10 days of making your reservation. We also require a list of people in each cabin reserved.

We do have accessible cabins. They are:

  • Log Cabin 16 & 19 (8 & 12 person max)
  • Cozy 7a & 8a (4 person max)
  • Buck Lodge (20 person max)
  • Doe Lodge (20 person max)
  • Coyote Creek (20 person max)
  • Wolf Den (20 person max)
  • Meadow View Lodge 1 & 2 (16 person max)
A group of people loading up a shuttle for floating.

Yes. We recommend a reservation in advance for Saturdays from Memorial Day through Labor Day Weekend. Floats require payment in full to guarantee your float. Weekdays and Sundays don’t always require a reservation, but you may want to call ahead at least a day to let us know you’re coming.

Float reservations require 100% pre-payment within 10 days of making the reservation.

Your float trip will include all the equipment you’ll need, trash bags, and shuttle arrangements.

We recommend our six-mile Blunt to Bass float. This float usually takes 3-4 hours in a canoe, or a raft trip takes 4-6 hours.

Our stream is classified as a “1”. Which means it’s as easy as it gets, except for the upper parts in spring when the water is up. Feel free to call for water conditions.

Some suggested items are:

  • Cooler
  • Sunscreen
  • Insect repellent
  • Dry bag
  • Towel(s)
  • Water shoes
  • Bungee cords
  • Food and drinks

If you forget anything, we have a great variety of supplies at the Bass General Store.

Our resort is located on the beautiful Courtois River, and we also float the Huzzah and Meramec Rivers.