Went tubing down the Tallapoosa River yesterday with Lazy River Rentals. I've been hitting up new…read more(to me) tubing spots this summer and trying to avoid the crowds in Helen and on the Chattahoochee. This is your spot if you want a true lazy river float. Before we headed out we called to make sure they were operating, tubes were available, and the water was moving. All were a go, and they even put in floats and kayaks up to 4pm on weekends! We arrived at 3:30pm, parked, and hopped on their very cool shuttle bus. It's really hard to miss their brightly colored, tie-dye, open-top shuttle bus. It was a quick ride down to the drop off spot. The staff gave some great tips and advice for the River, even if we decided to not go with them next time (which we'd definitely do this again). We would be a lot more savvy about parking our vehicle at the drop-in point after hearing about a lot of break-ins. It's worth it to me to be in a secured lot on the rental property than to chance it on the side of a road. The staff is very helpful with getting down to the water and for instructions on where to return. The return is always the most stressful part, to me, especially if I don't know where to get out at. We were told to look for the spot on the right side that had part of a fiberglass pool stairs installed into the side of the river bank. We had a double float with mesh bottoms and cup holders. The float was clean and well inflated, and roomy enough for both of us.. We placed our life jackets in the bottom of our mesh seats to help in case we ran across rocks, which we did. Once we got to our entrance point it was smooth, lazy floating. The water was rather low so there were points we had to lift up so we wouldn't drag. I don't think is typical though because we heard a lot of people (from the shuttle driver to other kayakers/tubers) talking about how high and fast the water was just a week or two ago when multiple storms rolled in day after day. It took us a little over 3.5 hrs to do the float but supposedly this other week it was only taking about an hour. That's a big difference! If you have younger kids this float is great when the water is lower because it's similar to Helen then. You won't need to worry about your kids on the tubes, with their life jackets on. There's a place about 1/3-1/2 way through the float where there's a small sandbar beach and a rope swing. People were having a lot of fun but we wanted to make it off the river well before dark so we didn't really stop, just observed and kept floating. The river was not overcrowded but it was a lot narrower than the Etowah, which I tubed Memorial Day weekend. However, I felt like the narrow river allowed for more shade and I didn't feel myself roasting in the sun quite as much. I brought with me my sunglasses, water shoes which were crucial for getting in/out of the water, a large water bottle, sunscreen, a snack, and my waterproof case for my phone. They do not have a place to store your keys so remember either a dry bag or somewhere safe to stash them. We will definitely be back to tube here, and maybe even kayak too! We were told the kayaks sell out quicker than the tubes so keep that in mind. They said Saturday they completely ran out of kayaks and cleaned out an extra warehouse of kayaks as well. Like I mentioned, we pretty much didn't see anyone for the last hour or so. Oh, and you'll know when to get out (if you're traveling all the way back to the facility) by the sign on the right side of the river. I would definitely recommend using Lazy River Rentals. The staff was nice and helpful. Go tube or kayak the Tallapoosa!

I have been there probably 5 times. Fun trip. Some swimming holes and rope swings.read more

Great company and provides lots of adventure. Got a season…read morepass for the family and was well worth it.

I had a great time with my husband and children. The tour guides were very informative and patient…read more I went with my 12 and 16 year olds and the course was perfect for them. We were able to experience the obstacle course as well as multiple zip lines.

As an active river type, my boyfriend and I decided to pack up and head out to Rome for a day on…read morethe river. Our expectations were simple: Tubes, music, and enjoying each others company. We put in the information for our GPS for River Ratz, only to be met with an old, dilapidated building beside the tracks. Come to find out, this was not the right location. So, we put in another address, which then took us to the drop off, still no place to pay. At this point, we're frustrated, so we ask the gentlemen there at the drop off "Where do we actually pay for this float?" He gives us the address, and yet again, we start another journey. We finally get to this bar called Cosmic Dog. The 'place to pay' was a pop up tent on a sidewalk that was leeching off of the Cosmic Dogs parking lot. The attendant was really sweet and personable. With that said, we quickly learned that at 11:00... they already sold out all of their equipment. We just drove an hour, to three locations, to find this place. She reached out to her team and she said they would get back to her. After 30 minutes, we come back to the tent and learn that she still hadn't heard anything. We asked her to check again, and come to find out, they could squeeze us in. We were happy to hear this, and decided to stick around. At 12:18, an hour and some change later, the 'shuttle' (which was an out transport van that sounded like it was about to break down) came to pick us up and drop us off where we'd just been a little over an hour before they picked us up. FINALLY, we get to the water. We're given two tubes, two life vests, and we're offered a tube for our cooler. We denied the additional tube and asked for straps to connect to one another. Apparently that was against the rules, even though they wanted us to strap the cooler tube to our tubes... After 2 hours of trying to get on the water, we finally get down the boat ramp (which is public access), and we get in.... The flow of the river was exhaustingly slow, you are in the heat of the sun for anywhere from 3-5 hours, and there are hardly any places to stop. We understand that this had nothing to do with the company, just nature. BUT.... Over the course of our 5 hours float, my boyfriends tube deflated 3 times, where we had to stop and inflate it on the bank of the river that did not exist. We paid $41 dollars for this... you'd think that the tubes would be good enough to withstand a gruelingly slow float down the river. At the end of the float, you have to 'stick to the right' or you will 'go bye bye' down the wrong side of the river. You have to get off at this boat ramp (also public access) that is surrounded by extremely deep water until you get up to the ramp. You hand a gentleman your tube, and then walk 'a couple blocks' back to your car. Ultimately, our first experience with this business was very underwhelming. It was unsafe, seemed like they threw the entire operation together in less than 24 hours, and then you get off of the river into the middle of a public boat launch. Not to mention the deflating tube that we paid $20 a piece for... and the exhaustingly slow float. ---------------------- If you are looking for a nice, comfortable float that offers some shade... take an extra hour drive up north and hit up the original tubing joints in Helen. If you are looking to kayak/ SUP, RIVER RATZ is the PERFECT PLACE FOR YOU. But us, we will never visit here again. Thank you for the experience and we hope you all the best, but our first impression just didn't work out well. ------------------ If you would like to have a better impression on your new patrons, post your current status on your website. Let people know that you are sold out. Get a safer, bigger van OR BUS. Let people tie their floats together. Recommend bringing paddles or ores to gain some speed on the float. Or just offer kayaking and stand up paddle boarding.

We went to Rome with a plan to go tubing. After doing research, we chose River Ratz. We were…read moreexpecting a 3-4 hour float but were told this morning that it would probably be closer to 5 because the river was "low and slow". When they tell you to count the bridges and after the 5th one to get to the right, they mean it!! After the 5th bridge, the water starts flowing backwards and it is difficult to get over to exit. I literally got out of my tube, swam and pulled the tube to the side. When they ask if you want to take a paddle, the answer is YES! And, I suggest getting 1 paddle per person. When they ask if you want a strap to connect the tubes, the answer is YES!! We had 2 people in floats and a cooler in the 3rd float, I recommend 3 straps so you are in a circle and not a straight line. You can take a cooler and I recommend going early and renting the cooler float for $10. The team that helped us at check in, into the river and out of the river were nothing but professional. I would do this trip again and would book again with River Ratz.

Fantastic experience kayaking the Chattahoochee! We had a group of 6 fairly inexperienced kayakers,…read moreand the staff here were very friendly and helpful. The river was quiet, very wide, and easy to paddle and navigate. Several spots had small rapids, but were fun and little water got into the boats. The boats and paddles were very well kept and comfortable. Reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is that we had to wait a very long time for the shuttle to pick us up. They also seemed a little disorganized. But overall we had a great experience and would definitely do it again.

We enjoyed great weather and smooth waters for a group of five of us novice kayakers. Chris took…read moregreat care of us and Peter did a wonderful job of shuttling us to/from Banning Mills.

This was one of the best days I've ever spent with my son. Principle Joe was a fantastic guide who…read moremade sure to provide the safest, more exciting adventure possible. We took a full river tour and would happily repeat the experience annually if possible. I couldn't recommend this company or our guide more. I will never forget this day. Thank you so much to Ocoee Rafting and especially Principle Joe!

My husband & I had a blast!! Our guide, Jake, was awesome! He is very experienced, professional, &…read morechill creating a truly enjoyable & exciting experience. Plus, the rest of our crew was really fun to raft with as well! Fabulous facility, quality equipment, and great guides who love their trade. Thanks for the wonderful memories OR!!

The park is situated on Lake Allatoona and offers a variety of outdoor experiences, including…read moreswimming, water skiing, fishing, boating, and camping. Over 15 miles of trails wind through the park's forested landscape, catering to all levels from ADA accessible paths to more challenging hikes

This is a must see spot! Great to take your dog and kiddos to have a little getaway! Georgia has a…read morelot to offer.

We requested Jack specifically because he was hilarious, knowledgeable, and knew exactly how to…read morehandle the river. We booked the full-day rafting trip and had one of the wildest, most fun rides ever. He somehow managed to take a boat full of completely uncoordinated people and work a miracle. If you go, you're going to have an absolute blast. One thing to know beforehand: the lunch portion is one serving so if you're someone who eats a lot like myself, pack something extra to eat for the lunch break.

This was an outstanding experience. We had lily as our guide and she was phenomenal to say the…read moreleast. She was friendly and energetic, and just a total vibe. I felt like she took every opportunity to really make the rapids come to life and be exciting. It wasn't just floating down the Rapids, it was maneuvers, and skill and tricks. 20/10 would recommend, chef's kiss.

This was an amazing and exciting adventure for us! From the very first moment in the water we were…read moremaneuvering through rapids, laughing, paddling, and listening to Alycia giving us instructions so we did not swamp or get stuck on rocks, and telling stories of past experiences! It was a blast! Alycia is amazing! She kept us laughing, informed, and entertained the entire trip! We will definitely request Alycia when we come back with our family. This was a 10 out of 10 top of our list fun experience!

This place is super easy to book and has a great deal on Yelp! We showed up a few minutes early and…read morechecked in inside, then they do an introduction and put you with your raft guides. Our guide was so cool-- her name was Alysha , and she was very funny and kept us safe the whole time ! There was one crazy part when we were spinning like crazy through the rapids and she literally did a handstand in the back of the raft -- it was wild. This place was great, professional and fun-- I highly recommend!

3 hour, lazy river tubing. You can connect tubes of 2-8 that are tethered to each other. Each tube…read morecomes with a life jacket. We had 3 paddles for our tethered 7 tubes Tubes have an enclosed bottom. Bring a waterproof bag for your phone, food etc. Bring snacks. The orange tubes are for snacks, devices, music devices etc. We had a loud speaker and played music via a cell phone Apparently, it had rained the night before so it made the water Very muddy and COLD. Nice little sunday afternoon with friends. We eventually all connected along the river and tethered about 50 tubes together :) A school bus takes you back to your car area, which was like a 10 min drive.

This was such a fun experience on a hot day in the Summer!! We enjoyed connecting our tubes and…read moreputting a closed one the middle to hold our snacks and cooler! I would also suggest bringing a portable speaker (waterproof!!)! The lot was pretty packed, so I would suggest getting there earlier in the morning so you can get on and off a bus easily!

Caleb and Lily took me on my first whitewater rafting trip and completely ruined me (that's how fun…read moreand exhilarating and delightful and fun it was). If we can get our schedules worked out, I want to come back next week with my three kids (we live 3.5 hours away in Nashville, TN). I was supposed to be on my honeymoon this week, but we called off the wedding, and I couldn't get a refund on my cabin, so I went by myself. I wasn't sure what I was going to do, so I stopped in at the Cooperhill Brewery the night that I arrived & met Caleb, my guide. He said to contact Raft1 and book a raft for Thursday or Friday and ask for him as my guide. There was only one other person in my group who was rafting solo, so I actually ended up in a four-person raft with two guides. Lily was the perfect balance to Caleb and helped me feel confident. I just followed her lead, did what she did, and we had the best time. Caleb was the perfect guide. He's a great storyteller. He obviously has a great sense of adventure, but he was also concerned for our safety. He kept us laughing, too. After my raft experience, I did a zip line tour with Jamie and Weston. (Sorry, Jamie, for slamming into you on one of the zips!) Weston and Jamie were fantastic guides. They seemed genuinely interested in helping me have a positive experience, being concerned for my safety but also helping to stretch me to do things that seemed terrifying at first (you know, like jumping off of a perfectly good platform). I can't recommend Raft1 highly enough. I wished I lived closer so I could come back more often! I loved every minute!

Noah "Ribbit" was amazing! Super energetic and friendly. So glad we got him as our guide. This was…read moreour best water rafting experience so far.