Love it!! This is our third year enjoying kayaking with friends and family. The staff is amazing, friendly, and welcoming. The equipment is always in good condition and the process is very well organized. I love that you can email them and they respond quickly! Looking forward to next year's adventure!! i recommend them 100%!! read more

We did a family canoeing trip for an hour at Cape Fear River Adventures and it was nice. The scenery was nothing exciting and it was full sun the whole time, but our daughter enjoyed the experience. I think tubing would be a little more exciting. Everything was very organized and well run. The grounds are nice too; there's some chairs to sit, relax, and watch the river while the kids play. read more

Absolute WORST experience I've had in a very, very long time. After being checked in, my family (three children and 3 adults) went down to get our floats, got in the water and started to float (no staff was there to help or assist like any other rafting or float place I've been), the staff said it would take about 5 hours (it took 6) - the wind was against us that day and I had to essentially pull us the entire 2 miles - all the while being blown back in the opposite direction. There was brush all along the bottom of the river slowing everyone down. When we finally got to the end, we had to ask someone that happened to be fishing where the exit ramp was. No signage, no staff to help, but a missed call from the front office asking where we were. When we finally got up the ramp, I called and they seemed annoyed and surprised we were 20 minutes after the last group. The driver was quiet and acted mad that he had to come get us, upon check out the lady up front said we had to pay a fee because we were 20 mins "late" (no mention of this in person or anywhere physically visible) - how in the heck can we help the river being low and the wind working against us? $300 plus $60 late fee turned our trip into a nightmare. They need staff in the water guiding/assisting, which they don't have, in case something does happen. Main takeaway - DO NOT GO HERE. It's terrible and the staff seemed annoyed that they even had to be there. JUDGING FROM THE REVIEWS, THEY DON'T CARE WHAT YOU THINK - actually scan thru and read them, but read the RESPONSES from Cape Fear River Adventures as well - GO TO "LOWEST" up top under "SORT BY" and read them ALL - these are normally buried so far down that people don't see them. Many reviews are super similar and it's definitely obvious that they don't take criticism well AT ALL - keep that in mind too! STAY AWAY. This place gives Lillington a bad name. read more

I enjoyed learning about the Cape Fear River for the Outfitter Assistances at the Lillington location. I also saw River otters, Beavers wrestling on a bank while I kayaked between Boone Trail Canoe and Kayak Access Point to Deep Rover park. I was lucky and excited . I had a good time learning about the ecosystem, geography and cultural history of that area. read more

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I booked a 2-person kayak with Cape Fear River Adventures and we had a great experience. You can book 1 hour, 2 hours, or "all day" to kayak, canoe or paddle board. You can also tube. They were very flexible with rescheduling our trip because the river was high. I highly recommend booking an adventure with this company then having lunch or dinner at Lost Paddle Pizza. You can also book a covered wagon if you want to stay overnight and glamp. read more

We had this team event last year. It was very fun to join. We will come again for another one!! Love it... read more

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We planned a Mother's Day tubing afternoon, party of 9. Ages from 10 to 60. We had a beautiful day on the river, stopped on riverbank for a few, then resumed to ending point, approximately 3 hours. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and patient. Shuttle service returned our group to the starting point efficiently. We will definitely repeat this. I grew up tubing down the Delaware River in NJ/PA, and this was as enjoyable, despite the lack of rapids I am accustomed to. This is surely recommended to any age group. Great family fun! read more

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I went tubing with Cape Fear River Adventures for my birthday and it really was a lot of fun. They were quick responding to email with any questions and on day of since everyone had signed up online we just had to check-in. Definitely recommend signing up and signing all the waivers online before you arrive. It was a busy day on the river but it never felt too crowded. The most confusing part was actually grabbing our tubes and getting on the water since there wasn't really an employee around at first. He helped us out once we found him, I just wish he gave us rope to tie ourselves together as we had to finagle it a bit once we realized too late and were already on the water. The float itself is leisurely and with a little paddling it probably took us around 3.5 hours. An employee event rides a boat out to check on you to make sure everyone is doing okay since I imagine some people get a little too crazy on the river. The offramp was super muddy but easy to find and once the bus was loaded up they drive you back on over to the starting point. They have rinse areas to get some of the mud off of you and you just run back in to get your license. They were slammed on this particular day so the bathroom was out of soap and toilet paper which wasn't ideal. Overall I would definitely go tubing again with Cape Fear River Adventures! read more

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My wife and i took the Intro to River Kayaking this past weekend (6/8/24). It was a very instructional session, with the focus on safety, planning and best practices for beginning paddlers. The instructor kept it fun and easy, and then took us into the water. We practiced in sit in and sit on top kayaks, both to practice in each as well as see what we personally would like better. He was a great resource talking through the pros and cons of all options in kayaks, life jackets, paddles, even books that are good resources for finding out where to go and how to do it safely. Overall, it was a fantastic experience, and we both felt much more confident in our beginner skills, as well as what we are looking for when we go buy our own. read more

Had a great Birthday float! Convenient way to get on the river, drink beer, and have fun with friends. We will be back!

October is a slower season, so it was just me and my friend on the river! Andrew was very welcoming and friendly. He made the process as smooth as possible with clear instuctions and clear guidelines to help us get to the kayak as quickly as possible. He also was waiting for us at the pickup point after 2 mile easy paddle kayak experience, so we didn't have to call the # to have them come and pick us up to return back to the home base. In October, the water levels are low, and the current slow, so it's a nice relaxing ride overall. read more

Very accommodating! Opted for the easy river float. Had never tubed down the Cape Fear River before but was very pleased at the space, tube selection and absolute fun we had using this service. Definitely wear shoes due to the Rocky river bed. We were able to make a 3ish hour float easily last 4.5 hours. So much fun! read more

We enjoyed kayaking down the river on a beautiful August day. I went with a group of friends and we all had fun. The experience was easy- registration, payment and wavier sign was all done online. We arrived, checked in, and were promptly kayaking. We visited during corona- so masks while checking in and during the safely brief. If using their transport they also ask you to wear a mask on the bus. Fun, outdoor company and activities. read more

Had a great time making the most of a perfect summer Saturday kayaking down the Cape Fear River. Staff made it easy from start to finish. Booking done in advance and all set upon arrival. Our time spent was shorter than anticipated - guess we should've spent more time floating back paddling but enjoyed ourselves nonetheless. Would definitely do it again via kayak, tube or canoe. Recommend for a fun outdoor weekend activity. read more

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What a hidden gem in Harnett County, NC. I've spent some time Lillington, but I did not know that Cape Fear river adventures was here, until just recently. Very nice staff; helpful and welcoming. The guides are experienced and interact very well with all experience levels. Whether or not you want to kayak, tube-float or take a guided whitewater raft trip, they seem eager to accommodate. We happened to roll in on a weekend when the The Cape Fear river water level was very high, so the guides were overly cautious with an inexperienced group. Even so, their explanations of rapids, eddies and dumpers was very helpful and transparent. Allan was a great guide with our group! If you are looking for a short float or a longer, river-navigation, this is the place for you. read more

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First time canoeing and it was the perfect experience! We were the last customers of 2020. The staff was super chill and the location was great. The river was peaceful. Will definitely come back! read more

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Fun trips and great service. The folks here are welcoming and informative. The quality of the rentals are well maintained. We enjoyed launching into the river from Cape Fear River Adventures! read more

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Such a fun adventure! It was so reasonably priced for a 2-person kayak and the water was so clean. They helped us into the water and made us feel comfortable on the river. Once we came back in after two hours we turned in our life jackets and they handled the rest! read more

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We had a great time on our visit to kayak. Staff was excellent and very friendly. Want to try tubing next time . Great place to go for fun with my granddaughter or the whole family. read more

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Love, love, love! I've already reviewed this on TripAdvisor, but my husband and I love renting single kayaks from here and journeying through the Cape Fear! It's a beautiful landscape, and if you go on a weekday morning, you can escape most of the heat and fellow visitors for a peaceful, and relaxing adventure. read more

The staff were incredibly welcoming, kind, and great to talk to. The only issue we had was that the water was soooooo slow, which we were not used to after moving from the west coast (I think Oregon's waters have a more constant/faster flow due to the snow melt). When we got in the water, we honestly didn't know which direction the water was flowing because it was so stagnant. This obviously has nothing to do with the company--there are warnings on their website about water levels, and they told us that it would take about 5 hours to get down the river at the level it was at this time of year. We ended up paddling on our inner tubes for most of the ride and got to the destination in about 3 1/2 hours. Lots of dragonflies landed on us during our float, and we got to see some hawks, fish, and turtles on our way down. Overall, it was a great day on the water! read more

My family enjoyed our day out on the river tubing today!! Great service from start to finish! The staff are all wonderful, friendly and provide great service. Will definitely come back and try the kayaking! read more

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Beautiful day on the water, and by day I mean the whole entire day! I truly mean the entire day! Upon entering the water we quickly realized that the water was not moving, in fact from this point on, I will refer to the so called "River" as a kiddy pool with dangerous rocks and algae in every direction. I highly recommend this kiddy pool "tubing" adventure if you have ever wanted to feel like a turd floating in a toilet. We even got to buy cords to not lose anyone going 0.0 miles an hour! This is also great if you want to discipline to children, or expose them to alcohol abuse! There were some exhilarating moments: - a boat rode by us making a 3 inch wake which was the most action we got -the first set of rapids, hold on to your hat, you will go upwards of maybe one foot per second down a riveting half inch drop! the cheers of excitement were deafening! -consistently banging your feet and legs on sharp rocks truly bought smiles to all of our faces! Learning that we were at the half way point three hours in, made us all think wow, we are so lucky to enjoy the three more hours of this work out that costed more than a year long gym subscription. Once we made it to the end we were overjoyed to have the scratches and bruises to reminisce on the wonderful day! Not to mention waiting for the bus (that smelled like feet) giving us plenty of time to acquire an infinite number of bug bites, adding the cherry on top! Hope you all had just as much fun as we did! read more

We just recently took a ride down the cape Fear River through this company. It was not what I expected and there were no real clear instructions on where you needed to get out of the river with the exception of a orange diamond hidden by trees. When we realized we needed to exit we were in the middle of the river and we desperately were backstroking to get to the exit. We needed assistance and yelled for help. The girl standing there said to one of us who made it to shore "well if they really really really need help I guess I could go out there " ARE YOU KIDDING ME? They definitely need to train their staff on assisting tubers. We all got out after much work to hold on to each other. They honestly need to have someone there all the time with a buoy at least AND definitely better instructions and signage saying you are approaching the exit start to move over. If you plan to go tubing stay by the shoreline especially with you g children. They advertise 4 to 5 hours but we were done in 2 hours and that was one reason we were not expecting the end to be so close. read more

This was the second trip with my two kids ages 9 & 13, which leaves me with a few thoughts and words of advice. First, if you're an adult, (and I hope you are) tubing down a slow moving river can be super relaxing. Letting the current carry you, not a care in the world. It's awesome. Trying to relax with kids around however, can be a lot like brushing your teeth while chewing Oreos. We floated for four hours. The first two and a half were pure bliss. The last bit is where the kids get a little restless and as the adult trying to relax, you want to send them to Siberia and end up wishing you'd followed through on that fantasy of just bringing a plastic cup and a box of chilled Chardonnay. (no glass) The river is shallow in most parts. (two or three feet) this makes it easy to make little stops along the way if you want. The kids love it because they feel a little safer when they can see the bottom. Four hours is a long time to be laying in the sun! We kept the sunscreen in the cooler float and reapplied twice while out on the water. Next time I go, (which will be soon) I'll bring a parasol for when I start to feel extra crispy. (stop laughing) While you don't need a cooler float, you definitely WANT a cooler float! Seriously, this is 2017 America; there is no need to be roughing it out in nature. read more

Staff was great. Very enthusiastic and friendly. We had to reschedule later in the day and they accommodate just fine. We saw lots of wildlife (turtles, snakes, etc.) The only thing I will mention is that if you are kayaking, I think it's best to do it on a sunny overcast day. You are paddling upstream and it can get quiet hot and tiring. Still loads of fun! read more

Highly recommend this outfit. Only gave it four stars because safety briefing was given by 3 different people. Each one of them spoke too fast and garbled. They could probably recite the briefing in their sleep, but for customers hearing it for the first time, it should be slower and more enunciated. read more

We were in a big party (but we didn't all tie together!) and ended up floating for around 6 hours. We had several cooler tubes and shared them to stow drinks and sandwiches. There were few directions, but it was easy to find the boat ramp to disembark at the end (and really, you don't need a lot of instructions on how to sit in a tube and move along the river). We had a great time just relaxing all day on the river! read more

Staff here are friendly and knowledgeable. I have taken out kayaks for one- and two-hour independent jaunts up the Cape Fear several times, and it is always a fun, peaceful outing, and every time I've seen an egret, nutria, deer, turtle, or some other wildlife. The staff never fail to ask how my trip went when I bring the kayak back and to chat for a minute about what I've seen on the river. Overall just seems like a professional and chill outlet. Hoping to try one of their whitewater rafting trips eventually. read more

We found this service online while looking for canoe access. Their website offered several tours ranging from a few hours to overnight. They accommodate single, groups, reservations. They have equipment which seemed to be in excellent condition to include tubes, canoes, coolers and everything else to include sunscreen their explanation of their packages, and different routes to include the description of the water was spot on. They offer a shuttle service which is what we were interested in as we did not want to take two vehicles. For 25.00 it would have cost us that in gas. So we signed off and away we went. Water was beautiful. And even though they were booked solid the river was still quiet and serene. After our two hour canoe trip it took us over 40 calls ( you cannot leave a message or text) to get through we then were brought a bus to load equipment and people but not boats. That wait was another 30+ minutes. It's only a 3 mile walk. If You need full service this is definately The place to go but if you are looking For shuttle only... Take two cars for we spent as much time waiting as we did canoeing. A piece of advice that would make this south better schedule pick ups every 30 minutes or get a second phone line. read more

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Absolutely perfect day on the river yesterday! This was my first time at cape fear, and I have done numerous tubing adventures in Louisiana but have to say this one topped them all. The staff was quick, knowledgeable, and very friendly. Check in was a quick process and pricing was affordable. It started out as a cloudly day and we expected rain, but the sun came out about an hour into our trip and it was beautiful. The river is gorgeous and it was fun to float and meet new people. We brought an ice chest full of drinks and snacks as well as a small radio and plenty of sunscreen! The trip was supposed to take around 4-5 hours but the current was moving quickly so only took us about 3.5, so we pulled over into the river bank and relaxed for a while before ending our trip. No issues at all with anything, we will be back soon! read more

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My boyfriend treated me to the 10 mile challenge (it's actually 10.71 as they told us after) for my birthday as something a little different. What a great adventure my birthday turned out to be! We got lucky with the weather, and they warned us that the water would be high that day. All in all, it turned out to be both a peaceful and invigorating activity. We took in the nature during the calm stretches, and got a really intense workout during the rapids. It was just really fun and also turned out to be a great team-building exercise :P :P Despite their warnings, we found all of the rapids to be manageable. We did get stuck in a rapid on some hidden rocks and had to call up the office, but they eased our fear and anxiety and told us how to get out of the rapids safely. At the end of the ride, we had to wait a little less than 1 hour for the shuttle to come pick us up, which we felt was really long--but they made up for it by providing cold water bottles and beer in the shuttle. It was perfect after 3 arduous hours in the son. I would also suggest that they could provide laminated maps of the route with arrows and landmarks (like the bald eagle's nest) They gave us a few verbal directions during the safety briefing, but they weren't very specific, and it was how we ended up getting stuck and confused at other points. We also missed the bald eagle's nest :( I definitely recommend this adventure for people in the Raleigh area--it's less than an hour drive, and super worth it. We have minimal kayaking experience, but had no trouble with the difficulty level or the length. Remember to pack sunscreen, snacks (it was nice munching on clif bars out in the river), water, and a hat! read more

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This was absolutely THE BEST $20 any of us have spent in months... If not years!!! Such a great experience for friends, families and loved ones!! Very relaxing, fun and peaceful! Loved it!! read more

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So much fun!! We rented a canoe and went upstream to go fishing. It was fantastic. We saw two bald eagles, a blue heron, osprey, and kingfishers. Every single staff person I talked on the phone or met in person was friendly and helpful. They were professional and efficient, and moved large groups through very quickly. The equipment was in great shape. We can't wait to visit again! read more

16 June, 2018 Did the tube river run. Everything was great for the most part. Friendly staff, all the good you'd expect to include a safety brief that they stated, if you have a medical emergency, they will come in as medal boat, to retrieve you. Now of course, I know, meaninng if your hurt, etc. Now here's the major screw up. One of our party was called by a EMT, saying her husband had a heart attack, and they were taking him to the emergency room. Well we called the the folks who ran the business, at 1:07 saying we had a emergency, what happened, and wanted to be evacuated. The young lady asked, where are you ? Like we knew....so we described what we seen, which was just passed the first drop if you will, and a small island with a tree in the middle. She said , your at the rock garden, your at the end almost, just go there and get on the bus. Well as we tried to walk the rest of the river, to hurry up, busted up legs, knees, banged to hell, found out after the fact, we were only half way. At 233pm, we reached the end. After his 2nd heart attack. I question their ability to help with any emergency like they claim, and to the young lady who took the call, just throat punch yourself. You don't tell someone, to keep going, your at the end, when clearly you didn't know where we were located. Thankfully he's alive, but imagine if he didn't, by like 2 hours, that time it took to reach the end. Will never return to the business, and would not trust them to help, with a emergency. read more

Gorgeous day on the Cape Fear. We had a great time - staff was helpful and friendly. River was very low, so it took us a long time (7+ hours). read more

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My husband and I usually enjoy hiking on the weekends, but with temps above 90 degrees, we decided to try a water activity! We LOVED our experience at Cape Fear River Adventures. We booked online for same day kayaking, and the online waiver made check in a breeze! We had a great time on the beautiful river. Equipment was clean and in great shape, and lunch afterwards at Howards BBQ next door was convenient and delicious. We plan to return soon for a longer paddle!! Highly recommend!! read more

Had a great time floating down the river. Weather was perfect. Well organized operation. Super fun and enjoyable. A day well spent. We'll be going back for sure. read more

Awesome morning out on the river! Cape Fear River Adventures supplied the kayaks and pointed us in the right direction for a few hours of fun on the river. Their equipment was clean and in excellent condition, staff was friendly, and prices were great. Too bad there is no real white water option. We will definitely be back again soon to try the other trips they offer! read more

If it were possible to rate this place a solid six stars, I would. One trip and you, too, will be DTF (That's "Down To Float," y'all.) #1 It's Raleigh Area's best kept secret. #2 Clear, clean water. #3 The equipment is in stellar condition - Far better shape if subjected to the tyranny of, say, my garage, for storage between uses. No smells, no duct tape repairs, no asthma attack trying to blow one up, no problems. This is a great excursion for couples old and young, a herd of friends with a sober driver, responsible families and even that small handful of coworkers you don't mind eating lunch with once or twice a month. Here's some tubing tips for the newbies and a few pointers for you folks who are headed out for the first time - The Basic, non-negotiable facts: *NO GLASS ALLOWED! *No littering means just that - Your cooler can and will double as a waste bin. Moms and Dads, you have to be vigilant as there is no maid, janitor or custodian; Watch your curtain climbers and demand all trash gets back to shore. No one wants to float through juice box wrappers, crackers, then a stray Lunchable container because you're too busy taking selfies with a can of PBR. *Water shoes, Crocs or some variety of footwear that protect your toes are necessary: This is not a cement pond, y'all. *If it is valuable, leave it at home. Phone, jewelry, those sunglasses that will give you wretched racoon eyes you paid way too much money for: The river does not reimburse you. *You are essentially renting a tube, a parking spot and paying for a ride back to your car (at a dirt cheap price) - YOU are responsible for everything else, most importantly, yourself. Failing to consider any or all of the above will likely result in a miserable day. *THE COOLER: This is a budget Redneck sport. Vienna sausages, Cheez Whiz and Milwaukee's Best are not an uncommon sight so, the simpler, the better. Sammiches, chips, beef jerky, frozen grapes, bottled water, granola bars and pre-cut fruit such as watermelon or cantelope, beer and bottled water are my standard items. Some folks would never leave home without items such as a beer bong, Super Soaker and/or their herbal medication for their glaucoma but, to each their own. THE RIDE PREP: *Take an old pillowcase to lay on the tube for comfort. Just toss it in the cooler. The vinyl gets hot, so do you, and it's great to have for many reasons. Some folks lay an entire sheet on the tube to create a mesh bottom - Frankly I'm too lazy to haul a wet sheet ashore and back home. *Taking a few feet of nylon rope and a pocket knife to extend your floating party out a little rather than clustering together is a good idea. One fart from someone in your party at a snail's pace in hundred degree heat steaming at ya and you'll appreciate that ability to move further than 5 inches - Promise. *Put sunscreen and the clothes you're tubing in on in the parking lot. This prevents a bottleneck at the launch site. Site-specific info: *Check in at the river shack. You'll fork over your ID and get a nifty paper bracelet. *Head back out for the safety briefing. *Walk down a gravel path, grabbing your tube along the way and seeing that oh so lazy river.... Once you get in the water, aim yourself towards the LEFT-CENTER side of the bridge and float on from there. The Class 1 (next to nil) rapids are best center-right-center for fun, and by the time you get to the rock garden you'll be comfortable getting on and off your tube as needed. When you see the orange triangle at the boat ramp where you'll disembark on the right of the river bank, float TO the concrete. Resist the urge to jump ship and walk - The bottom of the river there is unexpectedly muddy - None of it is muddy or gross until you get there so heed the warning to be on the concrete when you get off. Finally, you'll need to retrieve your ID and miserably float along the asphalt home, wishing the day wasn't over but vowing to do it again real soon. Happy Tubing! read more