The Islands of Saint Louis Overnighter offers the opportunity to stay close to home and yet feel far away! After a paddle on one of our great rivers we’ll arrive at a beautiful white sand beach on one of the many river islands that we have right here within the Saint Louis region. Each of the Islands of Saint Louis overnight trips is planned to give everyone from the complete novice to the experienced camper a truly unique island experience. Along with a paddle, you’ll have the opportunity to camp on the beach of a secluded and wild river island and spend your time relaxing, exploring, arrowhead hunting, spotting wildlife, swimming, hanging around the campfire, or just playing a game of beach bocce! BMA guides will assist in all aspects of the journey, including setting up your tent, leading a hike, and of course, preparing BMA’s acclaimed campfire gourmet meals!

Our trip will start with a morning meetup at the BMA warehouse where our expert guides will assist in outfitting you for the expedition and packing up your gear into our 29 foot voyageur canoes. We can supply waterproof dry bags for all of your things and additional camping gear upon request. We’ll leave your cars in our parking lot and shuttle all together to the put-in on the Missouri River. The trip will include all meals, snacks, canoes, paddling gear and transportation. No paddling experience or special equipment is necessary, we’ve got you covered! Guests will need to provide their own tent and sleeping bag or rent one from BMA for a small additional charge.