Best Outdoor Adventures Near Neosho

Southwest Missouri and the surrounding region are stocked with outdoor adventure.

Float Trips on the Elk River
About 30 minutes from Stage Stop near Noel. Several outfitters with canoe and kayak rentals. A half-day float is perfect. Classic Ozarks scenery throughout.

Trout Fishing at Roaring River
About an hour east — one of Missouri's premier trout destinations. The spring-fed river holds fish year-round. Worth hiking even if you don't fish.

Mountain Biking in Bentonville
World-class mountain biking 50 minutes south. Over 300 miles of trail from beginner to advanced. Bike rental available.

Hiking at Devil's Den State Park, Arkansas
About an hour and a half south. Sandstone bluffs, crevice caves, swimming holes, and trails through rugged terrain. A full day and worth the drive.

Kayaking at Table Rock Lake
Flatwater kayaking and paddleboarding on 43,000 acres of clear Ozarks reservoir — about an hour east.

Wildlife Watching at Morse Park
Right in Neosho. 400 acres along Hickory Creek — productive birding and wildlife habitat especially during migration seasons.

📍 Stage Stop Campground — 12201 Hammer Road, Neosho, MO
📞 417-455-1221