Quapaw Overnight

A two day voyageur canoe paddle 

Weather forecast showing clear night for 2 days, moderate cloudy weather, 18 miles per hour wind, and high temperatures.

One of our most popular options. Camp for one night on an expansive sandbar under a starry sky, or in a willow forest with sunset views.

Let our guides cook you a dinner over an open fire, and enjoy your retreat away from civilization and into the wilderness.

Experience needed - none! This trip is open to everyone of all abilities.

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Incredible memories are waiting for you…

Sunset over a river with orange and pink clouds reflected in the water, showing sandbars and small streams across the riverbank.

Options for the overnight include:

  • Buck Island near Helena, AR: ~6 miles roundtrip

  • Buck Island to Montezuma Landing: 11 miles downstream

  • Montezuma Island adventure: ~4 miles roundtrip

  • Montezuma to Quapaw Landing: 18 miles downstream

  • Island 62 adventure: ~4 miles roundtrip

Downstream trips require a shuttle for an additional fee/person.

Quapaw Canoe Company will provide canoes and all safety gear, as well as dry bags for each participant.

Pricing

From $200/person

  • Meet: 9am
    Quapaw Canoe Company
    291 Sunflower Avenue
    Clarksdale, MS 38614

  • Meet: 9am
    Shuttle to river
    Start: 10am

    Then you’re on River Time!

    Itinerary dependant on option chosen (from the list above)

    • waterbottles

    • snacks

    • lunch (if you want)

    • sun protection

    • bug protection

    • shoes that can get muddy and wet (or go barefoot)

    • cell phone

    • camera

    • bird book

    • binoculars

    • swim gear

    • towel

    Pack any electronics or valuables in dry bag, dry box, or zip lock bags

  • We’ll pack a 5-gal jug of water to refill your personal water bottles.

  • Dress appropriately for weather. Wear shoes that can get muddy and wet (or go barefoot).

  • Quapaw Canoe Company can provide lunches, dinners, and breakfasts upon request for an additional fee/day. Meals are cooked fresh on an open fire.

    • Breakfast options include eggs and bacon, our famous “Tower Rock Crunch” oatmeal, plenty of fresh fruit, and Cowboy Coffee

    • Lunch is Sandbar Smorgasbord

    • Dinners vary by preference - Blackened Salmon, Spaghetti and Meatballs, Spanish Garlic Chicken, and Raft Potatoes just to name a few!

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