Nice cool staff. Tell fun ziplines. Blake and Tyler really are amazing understanding kind…read moreinstructors. Since me and my sister were grouped with e other girls the 2 hour trip was only about an hour and a half. So if you have a smaller group the 2 hour is longer and better but it may not be exactly 2 hours long.

Zach and Ella were great! Our instructors made sure we had a great time and kept us safe! Make sure…read moreto tip your tour guides! They deserve it! BUT....We arrived at 10:30 for our 11 o'clock appointment and the gate was closed. Online they said they opened at 9 am so we were worried they cancelled our trip on us. When we called. No one answered. We called again 5 minutes later and some young woman answered with extreme hostility. When we got to the check in, we were instructed by the woman at the front desk (kinda short with blonde short hair in pigtail braids that day) to fill out waivers (very rudely). And when we brought them inside the lodge she took our waivers and asked us to wait outside for our instructors....in 35 degree weather. Moral of the story. Zip lines and tour guides. Great! Management and hospitality. Needs LOTS of training.

So this was my second time coming here, after coming up with friends two weeks ago and having a…read moreblast. This place is certainly up in the middle of nowhere Blue Ridge but worth the trip. You'll find deeper water here and less spots to get stuck. There is a huge grassy parking lot across the street from the ticket office, with an underpass (walkway under the highway) to safely cross. The only issue with the grassy field is the amount of flies and bugs over in it, so I'd suggest doing all your pre-tubing stuff in the tubing parking lot (sunscreen application, changing, etc). This place is an actual campground for RVs, Campers and tents. It's actually pretty nice, if you're looking to camp. Plus, you have a tubing place onsite! They have two types of tubes: ones with a hole so your butt gets wet and ones with a hole and cover at the bottom (no wet butt). They also have kayaks available, which might be something I get next time. The life jackets are required for each person but you can use them to anchor each persons tube to another tube. Cost was super cheap (I think it was $8 a person?). The drop in is easy and it's about a 2 hour tubing trip. Very scenic, cleaner water than you'll find closer to Atlanta, deeper, colder and less spots to get stuck. They have a pickup spot just before a bridge on the left hand side of the river, with short buses running about every 15 minutes or so. There is no alcohol or coolers allowed, or cans/bottles allowed on the river. You can bring a 32oz container with a "drink" in it. Yes, genius, loophole. My recommendation is to bring a dry sack with you and attach it to your tube ... you can put sunscreen, change of clothes, etc . The river water is very cold and can keep your "drink" cold. I had a blast both times! Be very weary of huge rocks you can't see in the river where the rapids are. They can certainly cut up your legs and also hurt your butt if you have it in the water during the faster rapids. Will certainly recommend this spot to others and come back. Wish it were a little closer!

We went tubing here while on vacation, it was the second time and it was amazing. It's easy to get…read moreto, park, and launch in the river. People are extremely friendly. Will definitely be returning on our next trip!

The entire experience with Blue Ridge Boat Rentals was excellent…read more We arrived in the parking lot and were immediately greeted by the friendly staff. The check-in process was quick and easy and the staff loaded our cooler and bags onto the boat while we checked in. Matt was out primary guide/contact and he provided some boating tips and gave us an overview of the lake and some recommended spots we might enjoy. We did rent a tube and our kids had a lot of fun tubing. There were also plenty of beautiful spots to anchor and swim. When we returned at our designated time, the return process was equally as smooth. Matt came aboard and we hopped off for the transportation back to the office. Once the boat was back at the office, staff took off the cooler and bags for us to load back into our car. I do recommend everyone watch the videos and sign the waivers and agreements ahead of arrival. It keeps the check-in very efficient so the crew at Blue Ridge Boat Rentals can get you on your way to an amazing day on the lake.

Everything went amazingly well. We were at first hesitant since they are not on the Marina. But…read morethey were the most organized group of workers. And so kind. We were on the water at 10:10am. We were supposed to arrive at 9:45am but did not get there til 9:55. If we would have arrived as they asked we would have been on the water at 10:00 as planned. That is how proficient they are. Thank you, we will see you again next year.

Myself and 2 girlfriends came for the 4th of july. We had…read moreso much fun . I even wore a mermaid tail just for kicks. The water was so refreshing . There were alot of people but hardly a weight. Once we signed the waivers, got out life jacket ( optional to wear ) The bus driver loaded us all up and dropped us off down stream. The little rapids ate just big enough for an afternoon full of laughs. Everyone was so nice, the water was clear , it was a great 4th of july .

We went with our adult children and nieces that were visiting, We really had a great time. The…read morepeople assisting us were very helpful and kind and the water was so cool and refreshing. There were a few spots that were a little shallow but we did not get hung up anywhere. My only recommendation is to have floats with head rests.

Ocoee Rafting is one of the most professional white water guide services I have ever encountered…read more The staff is knowledgeable,friendly and not above having fun with the customers. The Ocoee River and the surrounding area of Copperhill is of great historical significance. The guides talk about it and answer questions. The trip down the Ocoee River was not only fun but interesting! Our guide Leo was amazing.

we had a fantastic time even tho i got waterboarded while riding the bull kinda signed up for that…read moretho leo was epic and just aura-farmed -- i mean look at these pics (it's not even edited he just does that!) thanks for a wild ride

Everyone was very friendly and professional, we had a blast on a perfect sunny day. I would suggest…read moretaking some cash to tip the fueler.The video should explain that payment is due at the fuel island and not the office, as my wallet was in a water bag that one son took up to the car, so my other son paid for the fuel. Not their fault but my own. Would definitely recommend them to all, the lake is beautiful and long, I would suggest touring the lake before tubing, to see it all, and not be rushed at the end. 8 hours is a good time. Thanks, The Mann Family

Perfect day on the water! Storm was personal and professional giving us places to go on the lake…read moreand details of the pontoon. We had the best afternoon celebrating our anniversary! ​

We had such an amazing experience with the Toonz team. The pontoon boat was very nice. Easy to…read morehandle. They think of everything. We had everything we needed to float and relax AND get some awesome tubing in. The process was seamless and the team was wonderful. This was our third time using the Toonz team and we will be back every August for some good Lake Blueridge boating action!!!

Amazing memories made for my girls' first boat ride on the river. The Toonz team was friendly &…read moreaccommodating. The process was easy and convenient with their all inclusive services. Our only job for the day was to show up ready to enjoy the beautiful Blue Ridge River views. Can't wait to visit again!

December 13, 2020…read more Approximately 8 miles north of Elijah, GA on highway 76 shortly before entering the town of Cherry Log, you'll turn right onto Rock Creek Connector which takes you to a regular looking two lane road called Rock Creek Rd. Almost immediately upon making the right hand turn on Rock Creek road is the sign "Rich Mountain Wildlife Management Area" and my cell reception (meteo PCS) dropped again. Following Rock Creek Road eventually turns into a crushed gravel road with a stream running next to it and past several farms including a small horse farm. This was my third time to this area in the past month, and thankfully my final time. My goal was to summit Tickanately Bald, a peak that was nearly 4000 ft tall and nestled 0.7 miles south of Rich Mountain. This time I went up FS295 to the end and hiked the rest of the way. The 4000 ft challenge led by the Appalachian Trail Club has less than 10 members who have ever climbed all 32 peaks. And there is a good reason why. You might think...hey, these peaks aren't Mt Everest. What's the big deal? You wouldn't be wrong, however, plan accordingly, if you want to attempt it. Be warned: this activity is not without risk. Climbing walls of vegetation only to encounter brambles that want to cut you, is definitely not everyone's cup of tea. In many cases, there is no good footing. Especially after a rain. Stream crossings or hopping is a skill and balancing yourself across rocks to ford a small spring also is an art form, especially if your heart is pounding out of your chest from climbing 1000 ft. And finally, it's very easy to get yourself turned around. If your phone dies, runs out of battery, or you simply smash it while slipping on a patch of leaves covering a slick rock, well you are SOL, especially without cell phone service to call for help. And better have a back up plan. Don't go out there without a secondary GPS device. Pack water, pack a snack. Put something on your windshield in writing notifying people you are out for a walk and expect to be back. Give someone a clue where you are going too. Weather can change quickly, and the terrain difficult to navigate. While these mountains aren't huge, they are still fairly remote compared to the usual urban park you may have encountered. Plan ahead an be safe! Suffice it to say, I had fantastic weather. (Winter is the best season to get out and conquer your Georgia 4K peaks! And Limited Vegetation). I brought my phone and my GPS watch and a bottle of water and although the distance to the peak was 2.5 miles I gave myself 6-7 miles and plenty of daylight to climb this peak by leaving at noon. FS295 is approximately 4 miles from the beginning of Rock Creek Road and begins steadily up for 2 miles right at the Hunter Checkin Station. It's fairly navigable and I managed it in my Prius at 4-6 mph! There are a couple of nice choice camping spots along the way. At the top, I parked and ran 1.2 miles down to Little Rock Creek. From there I picked a line and started hiking up, and pretty much kept this up for 1300 ft or 1.5 miles till I reached the top of Rich Mt where there is an old chimney from an old house that once was. There is no benchmark (the geodesic marker often installed by the US Forest Service to denote the high point) to be found anywhere on Rich Mountain, unfortunately. There is an old unmaintained trail to the West (facing south) which leads you directly to Tickanately. Unfortunately, I went down the wrong side of Rich Mountain and had to adjust. Translation...climb back up to the top of Tickanately, then stumbled upon the path which I took back to Rich, before descending the same 1300 ft I had climbed----this time it was weeeeehaww and nimbly bounding down hill till I got back to Little Rock Creek. The total elevation gain was 2400 ft in 2.5 hours and my glutes got worked big time. The feeling of accomplishment was overwhelming. Seven 4K peaks done and 25 to go!