Aerial view of morning fog over the valley at dawn, with wooded hills beyond.

Adventure Awaits at the Ranch

Your outdoor getaway for year-round family fun, on the Meramec River in Bourbon, Missouri.

Family run since 1988

Cabins, campfires, and float days.

Just an hour from St. Louis, a perfect blend of outdoor fun and restful retreat.

October 16 & 17 · October 23 & 24

Boo Springs

Get ready for spooktacular family fun. Join us for two weekends packed with Halloween activities, festive eats and nighttime treats.

150 Scenic Acres of Comfort & Adventure

Your Ultimate Outdoor Getaway

Whether you’re planning a family vacation, weekend escape, or outdoor adventure, you’ll find the perfect stay with 33 cozy cabins, unique covered wagons, over 200 RV sites, and classic tent camping, each designed to pair modern comfort with an authentic connection to nature.

  • Cabins
  • Covered wagons
  • RV sites
  • Tent camping
A cabin and its porch seen through the oak canopy above the resort road.

Where Adventure and Tranquility Go Hand in Hand

Drift, Play & Unwind

Drift along the Upper Meramec River with float trips on calm, scenic waters ideal for all skill levels. Prefer to stay close to camp? Enjoy a full calendar of seasonal events, on-site activities, and family-friendly gatherings for all ages. Welcoming families and adventurers back year after year, Blue Springs Ranch is your all-in-one destination for unforgettable memories.

  • Float trips
  • Themed weekends
  • Family activities
An aerial view of kayakers spread down a wide green reach of the Meramec.

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Postcards from the ranch

Wish You Were Here

We rented four covered wagon cabins for our family vacation and had an absolutely awesome time! The employees were all fantastic, the cabins were extremely clean and way roomier than we expected. The wagon had a queen sized bed, full-size bunk beds, kitchenette and bathroom. This place is awesome, we will definitely be coming back. I highly recommend!

~ Ronnie C. , on Google, Jul 2026

We had the best time staying in a covered wagon. We did the 5 mile in a raft and the 10 mile in canoes the next day. We have a 6 year old, 4 year old and two, two year olds and everyone loved it. Plenty of great sand bars to stop and play at. 10/10 recommend!

~ Jenny S. , on Facebook, Jul 2026

This was so nice. We loved the cabin and the river right beneath us was all foggy in the morning. So beautiful!

~ Rory K. , on Google, Jun 2026

So organized & well-ran.

We went on the 5 mile float. Bus took us to our drop off spot, raft was sturdy, buses waiting when we landed to take us up the hill to our car again. A general store, showers, a campground, horse barn & more. Nice facilities!!

~ Boos F. , San Francisco, CA, on Yelp, Aug 2025

Best float trip ever! The staff was friendly and on time. The showers were free! Clean bathrooms. Electric plug ins at the camp sites. Firepits at the camp sites. All the amenities you would need to be taken care of. Plenty of space to enjoy the environment. They had karaoke and a bubble party at the front office on Saturday night. It was a blast!

~ Summer S. , on Google, Sep 2024

Cleanest, friendliest camp ground in the land! Blue Springs Ranch is designed around safe family fun, so many activities for kids and kids at heart to do!!

~ David A. , on Facebook, Oct 2021

We rented the Rock Castle and had a wonderful time. The place is beautiful and private. We had an easy check in. Friendly and accommodating staff.

~ Karen J. , on Facebook, Aug 2021

Never Disappoints

Have been taking a large group to Blue Springs for over 20 years, and always a great experience. Over the weekend we had the Rock Castle and Cabins 18 and 19. As always, the staff (especially Gina) was very welcoming and are always excited to welcome their regulars back. The cabins are always very clean.

~ Debbie R. , Saint Louis, Missouri, on TripAdvisor, Aug 2020

GREAT FLOAT TRIP!!!

I organized a "work float trip" for my (20) coworkers and family members... to "get away" from hospital work stress. We had a great time. Employees were very friendly and organized. Checked us in with no issues, even let us upgrade to a larger raft that we needed, with no problem, just pd add'l difference. We did the 5mi float on Sunday, took about 3hrs (we took our time in the beautiful weather and scenery). Very relaxing and enjoyable.

~ Catscnr , Tucson, Arizona, on TripAdvisor, Sep 2020
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