For my first adventure kayaking, the friendly crew at Billy's did a great job telling me what to…read moreexpect and we had a blast. Make sure to bring cash! It's a little tricky to find their location, but we called and Billy directed me right to it. We were told we could choose a 7 mile or a 10 mile float, and we went all in on the 10 mile. Billy loaded us and the kayaks in his truck, brought us to the river, gave us an estimated time to get back (which was spot on, even calculating time for us to swim), and helped us put the kayaks in the river. His instructions for navigating the river were useful (fallen tree locations, landmarks to look for, etc). It's important to note that although there is a place for you to change out of your wet clothes after you've finished kayaking, there is not a restroom facility at Billy's, so you'll need to go to a nearby gas station (about 4 miles away) prior to or after your trip if you need it. The river was beautiful and we had a great time. Definitely would recommend.

Love this place nice and quit down the river not a lot of other kayakers billy and family was greatread more

This is a beautiful little river. The Outfitter works well to deliver you to your spot . You spend…read morethe day at your own pace floating down the river stopping at some beautiful scenery and you end up back at the outfitter.

Had an awesome experience, kayaking stuff was superb. Checking in registration was super easy. This…read morestretch of river is easy. Nice for a long day float and lunch on a rock bar.

Was looking for something different that would be low key and relaxing for my husband's birthday…read more We had a great time out on the river. Sunshine set us up with everything we needed for a fun day. Their communication beforehand was excellent letting us know what to bring and keeping us posted on the weather. We could not have asked for a better day. This trip was only the two of us but we are already making plans to go back with the whole family. The Harpeth is the perfect location for river float. We were on the water about 4 hrs, it was amazing. Their shuttle makes it easy and convenient dropping you right at your car. Thanks for taking great care of us!

An amazing adventure today on the riiver with Sunshine tours. This is one activity to do in…read moreNashville for the whole family.

Canoe and kayaked this summer with these dudes. Online…read morebooking, transportation service was all easy breezy. Highly recommend this outfitter for canoeing or kayaking, very nice, new boats. Dudes that run this company are head to toe legit. Highly advise you choose them

These guys are probably closer to four stars…read more We opted for the tubes recently. Pretty straightforward as far as picking your time/date and purchasing tix on line. There are also waivers on line that must be filled out. Staff was nice and helpful. They drive you and the tubes to a spot a little down river and off you go. Tubing is always good fun, but our experience suffered a bit due to 1). The heat, and 2). The sloooow moving current. We're talkin' almost stagnant in a few spots. We did beach ourselves a few times and took a cooling swim, which was nice. Neither of the two negatives were the fault of Broken Paddles, obviously. Speaking of which, they do give you a paddle which was a must for us. We'd probably still be out on the river. We didn't go for it (we should have), but they have coolers and cooler tubes for rent for "beverages." You text or call them when you reach the "first bridge." They pick you up at their get out spot a little farther down, after the "second bridge." We ended up getting out of the tubes and wading the last 1/4 mile. They have waterproof pelican boxes you can rent or phone bags for sale. You can leave your car keys with them. Pretty sure we'd go with the kayaks next time.

What a perfect escape! It's only 30 minutes outside of Nashville, but feels like a world away…read more Only $35 for a kayak, $45 for a canoe. I've camped with them and kayaked and it's a great experience all around! Plenty of parking, then they shuttle you to the starting point of the river. Once they get your boat into the water you make your way back and it's just such a gorgeous way to spend a summer or fall day! Pack a lunch and paddle away! Staff is kind. Fellow canoe-ers and kayak-ers are fun to talk to along the way. I think my only complaint would be that many large groups go and sometimes just sit in the middle of the river in a clump and it can be difficult to get around them. That however, is not Foggy Bottoms fault. If you are looking to get outside and do something active I highly recommend you use FB. They are convenient and a great way to spend your day. Can't wait to come back soon.

Tennessee locals here... This was our first time on the Harpeth in years and we had really been…read morelooking forward to this day. Foggy Bottoms is a super cute spot with tons of charm and very friendly staff. We arrived to check in (no reservation) at 10:30am and the staff gave us a very honest warning that water levels were SUPER low. They explained the pain points of canoeing in such low water levels very thoroughly, but despite the warnings, we decided to give a go and I'm so glad we did! Because of the staffs transparency, we knew what to expect and we were prepared to encounter a few spots along the way that gave us a little trouble. All in all, it wasn't bad at all! We spent 6 hours on this 3 hour ride making tons of stops along the way to float in the inter tubes we brought along with us. Had such a great time and can't wait to come back!

We rented kayaks & a canoe for a party of 5 for Father's Day. This was our first time seeking fun…read moreon the Duck River. We made a reservation about 2-3 weeks in advance. The staff is super friendly & helpful. We showed up & check-in was quick & easy. The bus took us to the launch point where we got our life jackets & boats. The equipment wasn't brand new but it was in great condition & worked perfectly. The employees at the launch ramp were very organized! The ride along the River has incredible views! It was relaxing & a lot of fun! The other renters were all friendly too! The river was high enough to where we didn't have to get out & walk (we grounded out a time or two) & we even had a couple spots where we picked up some speed! I wouldn't call it white water but we had small rapids!! This was a blast!! It's quite safe while still being a thrilling day adventure!

River Rats failed to issue a life jacket to me and I wound up with a citation and paying almost…read more$350 in fines and court costs. I immediately told someone with River Rats when we finished our trip. They assured me they would take care of it in court but later texted me they couldn't do that. They sent me money to cover most of the cost and I had to get fingerprinted and my mugshot taken. Learned the hard way that it's against the law to paddle on a river without a life jacket. Beautiful views on the Duck River though!

I want to preface by saying that I have been on a TON of rivers. From Washington state to…read moreTennessee. I have rented kayaks/canoe from many places and HP was 10/10. They were so friendly and informative! Highlights: The staff was so nice! They hauled the boats from the trailer to the river, which is A+ service. They let you leave your car keys in their office- this is a big one because I have personally lost hundreds of valuables on rivers lol. The staff was informative about the river. They went over laws and endangered species in the area. The river itself is not my favorite. However, I have been on the Duck many times, so I knew what to expect. I keep going back only because of the "easy" factor. I had a beginner with me so this was perfect for the day.

Wonderful day in the river. River was beautiful and the staff were great. Looking forward to…read moreusing them again.

We came from out of state with a big group for Memorial Day weekend and really enjoyed ourselves!…read moreThe staff went above and beyond & maintain a clean space for you to enjoy. They have a rinse off shower head (out in the open), a sink, and two restrooms. The 5 mile float was easy and beautiful! They provided you with all the equipment you needed and thorough directions. If you like semi-primitive camping this is a great spot for you!

Bare minimum, no WiFi or complete rest room or shower, you might experience loud music from the…read morefellow campers.. buggy , but the water is clean and beautiful. !

Keep driving west on Highway 70 and while you will quite a few little houses on the side of the…read moreroad, look for the dumpy cabin on the curve that has loads of kayaks stacked up in the grass...and you have arrived! We made reservations for 9:30 AM on a Saturday morning as we wanted to get ahead of the crowds on the river and we did just that! The folks at Canoe Music City were all super chill, friendly and helpful from the window to the water. Most of us rented canoes, while a few of us rented the kayaks. I will say the ones who rented the kayaks had a better time, as the canoes were a bit smaller than I am used to and the balance was easy to throw off. But, they got us to and from and down the river as needed, so we weren't too upset! They have differing lengths you can cruise, we chose the 5 mile. The price for a canoe is $55 while the Kayak will run you $45 each. Just as all the other spots, they load you up at the cabin, drive you a few miles to the drop point and then pick you up at the end point. It is a pretty seamless process, just make sure someone has their phone as you do have to call to be picked up at the end. Not that Music City Canoe has anything to do with the river itself, but there are several spots along the trek that allows you and your group to pull off and relax whether it be at the gorgeous waterfall or the small beach. We spent a total of 4.5 hours lazily cruising down the river and we loved every minute of it! Oh, and for those who are wondering...you can bring your dogs and booze is allowed on the river. And you can bring your own kayak/canoe, but they do charge you to transport it to and from with your group. Overall, great way to spend a weekend day!

Love Kayaking at Canoe Music City. We just went for our 2nd time and it never disappoints. The…read morestaff is always super nice and helpful. You can make a reservation without providing a credit card number which is nice for big groups and the pricing isn't bad at all. The only negative would be the wait at the drop off site to get into the river and the vans they transport you in need a little more loving. We always have a blast and the scenery is so beautiful. They have a 5 mile and 7 mile float, we've always done the 7 mile and it's perfect. Plenty of stops along the way to eat or relax in the water. I can't wait for our next trip.

Did the 8 mile on the Buffalo on Independence Day. It was a really fun trip except for the stuff…read morethat Crazy Horse had nothing to do with; the heat and how much it tired us out! It was pretty packed out there as there were people everywhere! The staff I interacted with were courteous and friendly. They help get my gear loaded and unloaded once we arrived at the drop off point. The only suggestion for improvement might be to make sure that the bathrooms stay serviced (kinda dirty with the traffic) and maybe dedicate some staff and a easier access for folks to pull out their gear once they are done with the trip. Would definitely come back to do the other trip (10 mile Ughhhhhhh).

Very unimpressed. Employees were incredibly rude and unwilling to help. We had a problem with the…read morereservation and they did not help what do ever. The man was hostile and he just kept talking down to us. Do not recommend. The experience made the morning stressful and unenjoyable.