We rented a canoe from Frog Hollow for a couple of hours on the weekend. It was SUPER affordable, cheaper than anywhere I've ever been and much cheaper than renting a boat by far. They provided everything we needed (paddles, life jackets) and gave us a quick 60 second refresher on how to use the canoe before we headed off. We were at one of the channels off of Falls lake, and they gave us advice on which direction was the best to go off towards. It was pretty hot out, but being so close to the water made it cooler and the shade lowered the temperature a lot too. Along the way, we saw turtles, fish, and a couple of herons. The whole experience was very peaceful, relaxing, and low-stress. It was a great day to spend a warm morning outside, although I would recommend booking an earlier or later time in the summer since around noon there isn't really much shade on the water. Will definitely come back for another paddle! read more

Frog Hollow Outdoors - Falls lake - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Frog Hollow is a gem for paddling enthusiasts! As someone in my mid-40s learning a young person's sport, I've had two incredible 1-on-1 sessions with Jer on flat water, with another scheduled this week and I can't recommend them enough. Jer's technical expertise, constructive criticism, and what i consider endurance training have been invaluable to build confidence for white water. It's easy to think you understand the sport by reading, watching, and listening, but reality hits when you're underwater and upside down. Jer has been fantastic in sharing both the positive and realistic sides of whitewater paddling, making the experience both challenging and rewarding. I still remind myself "nothing worthwhile comes easy at first". Lastly, if you're looking to improve your skills, fix bad habits, and gain a deeper understanding of the sport, Frog Hollow is the place to be! Thanks, Josh read more

I took a beginner paddle board lesson with Frog Hollow and I had an amazing time! Banks was the instructor and he is super thorough. I learned soooo much. I went from not being able to stand up on a paddle board to standing confidently and practicing different paddle maneuvers. I will definitely book other trips with Frog Hollow in the future! read more

For my 300th review, I want to tell everyone that Frog Hollow is wonderful. Their equipment is well maintained and their staff know their stuff and are very friendly and professional. It's a leisurely kayak/canoe trip, which is perfect for this city girl. You get to see Durham from another point of view and it really makes you appreciate our local nature ecosystem. I highly recommend trying out this Durham experience with Frog Hollow! read more

I really wish I had been able to experience Frog Hollow Outdoors, but we were unable due to poor customer service. I booked a trip for a Saturday at Beaver Dam. When I received the confirmation e-mail a couple days prior (as they stated they would send), It stated that my trip was booked for Farrington Point. I looked up their calendar of events again in case I had made an error on my end, but their calendar said the trip was at Beaver Dam. I called to inquire and was told that the manager had changed the location and no one was sure why, but she would have the manager call me when they get in. No one ever made me aware of this change, except through a confirmation e-mail, making it look like I had booked a trip for that location, not stating that they had changed it last minute. I told her that if the trip was no longer at Beaver Dam, I would have to cancel since Farrington Point is well over an hour away from us. She cancelled it, and ensured a manager would call me back. I have called back and got the same response that they would leave my information for the manager. It has almost a week and I still haven't heard from anyone. Their policy is that if you have to cancel, you will get credit to book another trip at a later date, however this was the ONLY time our schedules allowed us to do this trip. I am VERY disappointed because we were really looking forward to this experience. It is a shame that they can change a trips location (one that people made reservations for) only two days prior without notifying anyone and giving them other options (such as a refund because it is THEIR fault we aren't able to make it anymore NOT OURS). All I want now is my money back, and I can't get in touch with anyone capable of doing so! This has been such a hassle. What terrible customer service. I will never look into booking a trip with them in the future. It really just baffles me how you can completely change a reservation without notification! read more

7-7-19. Benjamin's class on paddle boarding was thorough: demonstrating life vest adjustment, paddle height adjustment, water entry, climbing onboard, different strokes and maneuvers. He is very patient and Alex is very helpful. Will paddle board again with supervision for more practice. Thanks Frog Hollow for a fun afternoon! read more

I came out on a Moonlight and Starlight paddle, guided by Rainbow and Matthew, with a few friends and we had a lot of fun. The temperature was nice, especially with the sun down and it was very peaceful out on the river. We got to learn about some of the history of the area (though I admit, it was sometimes difficult to hear), while we watched or heard the wildlife. There were fireflies flickering all over the place which made the evening especially pretty. We did see a heron and we got to listen to a bunch of frogs singing and apparently beavers as they hit stuff with their tails. The group was fun to hang out with and talk to and I found the tour guides interesting and fun to talk to. The kayak equipment was pretty standard for these types of events (i.e. not the top of the line equipment) but they were well maintained and easy to maneuver. I think we were out on the river for over 2 hours but it was difficult to tell. It did not feel like we were working out. It was a very calming and peaceful event to enjoy on a warm summer evening. read more

My wife and I got a Group On for the two solo kayak rentals for the day. Super affordable and Lake Jordan was beautiful. We arrived a little late as we had never been to that location and drove slowly, but Frog Hollow provides great directions to the meet up point. We met with both Banks and Colin who were polite, funny, and very knowledgable. This was only our second time to ever kayak and they walked us through the steps, hooked us up with life vests, and sent us on our way with a cheer. They even gave us tips of where we could find Ospreys and Eagles. Definitely getting our returned business. Thanks Frog Hollow! A tip to those at Jordan Lake, no facilities are there so you will want to use the bathroom ahead of time or be prepared to find a good tree. read more

My son and I did a leisurely kayak trip on the Deep River. The week before the trip they found out that their might be some challenges on the river (log jam and washed out stairs at the take out). They gave us the option to reschedule, which we declined. The log jams were not an issue - one was passable and one was just after our take out. The take out would have been a challenge but the ladder and ropes Frog Hollow brought made it a non-issue. Worked out as a nice way to get on a river we didn't know much about, and a nice way to spend some time "away from it all." read more

My Son and I attended a private Into to Kayak class today with Banks. He was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about kayaking. It was the first time for both of us and he went over every aspect of safety and paddling. I highly recommend Frog Hollow Outdoors to those wanting to learn kayaking. read more

I don't know if they are good or bad because they have cancelled the last several times I have tried to go and they do not issue refunds. Why not is a mystery because I have asked to speak to a manager but no one will call me back. I realize that weather is out of their control but I would think they would then try to do a make-up session soon after but they do not. Makes me think this is a scam or they just have no business sense or customer service orientation. read more

Great deal on Groupon and very friendly staff! Pretty decent equipment and a great day out!

We did the living social deal for the 1 hour kayak rentals. The Eno is a lazy river, but it was really pleasant to just meander down it in our kayaks. There wasn't much of anywhere we could go, but it was nice to just be out in the water. Overall, don't go expecting to have some amazing kayaking experience, but do go expecting to just relax a bit for a good price, be helped by some friendly staff, and just have a good time in general. I definitely recommend trying it out. read more

Top notch instructors! I took a river kayak fundamentals class and had a blast. The amount of instruction and time we got to practice was worth more than what they charge. I had Banks as an instructor and he is incredibly knowledgeable. We lucked out and had an exciting day on the Neuse River. It rained the night before so some rapids were a bit faster than usual. The class was long enough to have every student practice maneuvers until they got it down. I'll definitely be taking more classes with frog hollow. read more

Banks, owner and instructor, is amazing! He is highly knowledgeable, easy going, attentive and very, very helpful. He has years of experience, and a lot of patience regardless of a kayaker's level. My husband and I took a couple of classes (advanced stroke clinic and rolling clinic), and learned a lot from both. We will definitely be taking more classes next year, and would recommend Frog Hollow to anyone who is interested in learning or improving on their kayaking techniques. read more

I rented 2 kayaks and 2 canoes for a private birthday party at Jordan lake. The staff at frog hollow were so nice and helpful. I was able to have the boats delivered and then picked up at the end of the day. The rates were the best in the area, payment was easy on their website and the day went off with out a hitch. I highly recommend frog hollow. read more