On April 1, 2013, we published an article titled New Alcohol Law Targets Floaters which basically said the Missouri Department of Rivers & Streams (which I made up) had passed a law banning mixed drinks from the rivers. This article was simply an April Fools prank (and most were smart enough to get that) – yet it riled the feathers of many – from the ‘river purists’ to the party floaters. Nonetheless, it was simply an April Fools joke and nothing more.
However…
As the folks at Riverside Canoe in Caulfield, MO pointed out, there is a lot of misinformation out there about what drinks are allowed, what things you can and can’t take on the river, etc. I agree, there is. And while we never meant to increase the amount of misinformation, it happened. As the owner of FloatMissouri, I would be remiss if I didn’t help fix that problem, which is what I’m going to do.
Over the next few weeks, we will be gathering questions from readers and fans such as yourself. We will then address each of these questions and get answers from those in the know – and we’ll create a set of pages on our website that answer all of these questions for you and all future floaters.
So let us have it – what question related to what you can and can’t do on the river do you need answered?
Is jello shots allowed on the river if properly disposed?
When are glass containers allowed/not allowed on Missouri rivers and are there different rules for different rivers such as ONSR streams vs. a stream under MO jurisdiction?
We float Current river (Van Buren)… Where do find updated info regarding alcohol laws… MDOC web site sucks
Thanks
Is there a limit on the number of beers per person allowed?
What are the rules for stopping along the river in terms of trespassing on private property etc.? Does it have to be posted?
When are camp fires allowed on the river banks. Can you stop anywhere and camp for the night on the rivers.
The six beer limit is only a rumor, however it
was made as a suggestion at one time and has
gotten out of hand. Campfires are allowed on the rivers. However last summer 2012 due to the extreme drought, they were limited to enclosed grills, etc.