Ozark Boat Rentals and Services at Riley's Station
Boat rentals at Riley's Dock, the jumping off point for all your rental needs in the Ozark Mountains. Access the White River and Buffalo National River for the best Trout and Smallmouth Bass fishing in the Ozarks. Tens of thousands of acres of the Sylamore Forest and the Lower Buffalo Wilderness Area are open for adventure, hiking, horseback riding, and hunting.
Dock store on the river. We carry everything you need for successful trout and smallmouth fishing. Terminal tackle, drinks, ice, snacks, and gear rentals.
Boat Rentals
20' fiberglass Jon boats are the transportation of choice on these waterways. Our shallow draft boats equipped with 9.9 hp outboard motors are very safe to operate, even for the novice. We will get you comfortable navigating the rivers, then you're off for adventure. Boats will accommodate up to four passengers. The boats are equipped with gas, swivel seats, life jackets, paddle, and anchor.
| 1st day | 2nd day | 3rd day | |
| Full day** | $85 | $75 | $60 |
| Half day** | $60 | $60 | $60 |
**Days do not have to be used consecutively.
Overnight: call for details and availability
3 hours or less: $15/hr
Our boat, your motor: $40 day
Tie your boat to our dock: $5/night
Dock hours are sunrise to 6 p.m.
We understand that fishing can be very active after 6 pm and welcome you to keep the boat out and finish the day, however for the extra time and use of the boat, we do charge a small fee.
After 6 p.m. Extended boat rentals (fish till dusk): add $10 per day
Canoe: $45 (includes shuttle fee to Rim Shoals or Norfork)
Kayak: $35 (includes shuttle fee to Rim Shoals or Norfork)
$15/day Local Use
Group rates for 2 or more canoes/kayaks
Ozark Shuttle Services
Float trip shuttles:
From Riley's dock, we recommend 2 float trips: Buffalo City to Norfork or Rim Shoals to Buffalo City. Very scenic, great fishing, lots of wildlife! Float trip by Jon boat, canoe or kayak. Shuttle up river and float back to Riley's or schedule a pick up time for downstream floats:
Canoe/kayak shuttle (included in rental)
$25/Jon Boat
Shoal shuttles:
Drop off and pick up service to Buffalo Shoals or Nellie's Apron. Spend the day wade fishing these diverse waters. Prearranged time for pick up or as weather or river conditions change.
$20/round trip.
Trail, Camp, & Swim shuttles:
Access the Sylamore National Forest or the Lower Buffalo Wilderness Hiking trails. We can shuttle you to the trailhead and pick you up at a prearranged time.
Starting at $10 depending on boat travel.
Self shuttles:
FOR BANK FISHING ONLY! Bank fish the islands in front of Riley's. Water levels sometimes prohibit walk-in access, but still allows for excellent wading opportunities and bank fishing. Use our boat all day to shuttle your crew back and forth to either island, park the boat and fish. Return to the dock at your leisure. Fishing from the boat constitutes a full day $85 boat rental.
$5 per person: $20 minimum/day
last updated 1/14/08