Take an adventure with Riverboat Roger guiding you through Mississippi river back waters surrounded by islands teeming with life and full of beautiful tall trees. There is an island with a sandy beach about a mile from the launch site (great place for a picnic). Bring an extra sandwich for your guide for an extra 30 minutes. Islands and trees break the current and winds in this area. Even on windy days the ride is normally smooth and easy.
Many species of birds, fish, turtles, otters, beaver, muskrats, and other wildlife make this place home. Early spring and Fall bring huge flocks of migrating waterfowl. There are several Bald Eagle nests in the area. In late summer acres of lily pads bloom huge beautiful yellow flowers.
Start times are flexible. Generally, we launch at 9:30 or 1 pm but we do not guarantee availability unless you coordinate BEFORE booking.
If you want to take the boats without a guide you can rent them for 3.5 hours for the same price as the tour. Price is the same for 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 people. It is a group rate. We use as many boats as necessary to accommodate all passengers. We have one canoe and two kayaks.
Max wt. limits strictly enforced.
Canoe:
Max wt. passengers: 695 lbs.
Max wt. passengers and cargo: 775 lbs. (guide weighs 200 lbs)
Max wt. individual passenger: 250 lbs.
Max no. passengers: 5 (139 lbs. avg.)
Kayak:
Max wt. 225 lbs.
We use a weight scale when necessary. We do not bend on safety limits.
Illinois law requires children under 13 to wear their life jacket. We provide safety equipment.
Liability waiver required.
We also have rental apartments, horseback riding and petting zoo available.
Points of Interest
- 2122 S River Rd
- Boat rental included
- Paddles provided
- Life preservers for safety
- Emergency whistle included
- Navigation maps available
Join Riverboat Roger for an adventurous Canoe/Kayak trip in the undisrupted natural ambiance of the Mississippi backwaters – an enticing, stunning, and approachable terrain. This exploration is an excellent opportunity for you and your family. Serenity brought by the symphony of the wild awaits you. Pause and soak it in. Discover an island featuring a sandy shore. The journey typically lasts around two hours, but bring your guide a treat, and you might stay out longer. By late summer, a plethora of lily pads showcases large yellow blossoms. Spring and autumn witness substantial gatherings of water birds, and turtles are a frequent sight. Numerous islands display an impressive canopy of soaring trees.
Max allowed weight in canoe (people): 695 lbs.
Max allowed weight in canoe (inclusive of equipment): 775 lbs.
Max weight for an individual person in the canoe: 250 lbs.
Max count of people in canoe: 5 persons
Max weight limit of kayak: 225 lbs
Considering Roger’s weight of 200 lbs, only 4 guests can accompany him in the canoe and their combined weight should not exceed 495 lbs.
Our availability includes one canoe and two kayaks. This allows us to cater to a maximum group of 6 (bearing in mind weight restrictions).
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
