My friends and I had the BEST experience with Carr's, doing a 10 mile float to Pulltite. They were…read morelate in picking us up from our lodge but the driver stepped out and profusely apologized and owned up to his error. He was very sweet and professional, talking to us along the way about the area and what to expect from our trip. Upon arriving, the staff setting up the raft were super helpful and reassuring to a friend of mine, who's not as familiar with being on the water. Their 6 person raft was roomy enough for the 4 of us along with a small cooler, dry bag and towels we brought along. We had such a peaceful float on the Current River and had even been given (by our driver) advice on where to find a small cave and spring that was large enough to navigate in. We also saw turtles, a heron, a small weasel, too many birds and butterflies to count and dragonflies landing on our raft along the way. The color of the water, small bluffs and expansive green shores and blue skies, made this a memorable day. Carr's provided a wonderful and safe way to have this experience. Upon arriving, as they assured us, it was very easy to spot the place we hauled in. Within minutes of pulling in, they were there and ready to take us back to the lodge. Use Carr's and have an amazing time on the river!

Accommodating canoeing on the Current River. Personable driver makes sure you get to your…read moredestination safely!

Great location and friendly staff. The food at the patio "food truck" was very good and the pina…read morecoladas were excellent.

I invited family here for the first time over the weekend, had a great memory of this place from…read morewhen I was a child. They were very friendly at the front desk at check-in and while we were staying, the swimming spot was nice the views were great. Friendly restaurant. Mostly friendly staff. The showers for camping were musty though, would suffocate you in mildew smell while u shower and your only other option is the other ones closer to the campsites which I wouldn't even step into. Definitely no bare feet in either shower and make sure you don't touch the walls. The float was super fun and beautiful, the boat guys were nice until our last morning, we hadn't even checked out yet let alone there was no info on a checkout time and were not near home or know the area much. We figured we would let the kids swim one last time before heading out and get some fishing in, we were all packed up. My children and I floated down the rapids and caught ourselves at the sand bar of Dawt Mill that we were just staying at. One of the boat dudes asked if i was staying at Dawt mill I said yes but we were checking out today. He then said well then you need to get the hell off our sand. right to me and my children. I got upset and said some words to the guy and asked his name for being so rude. He then told me none of my fucking business. I got out on the other side of the water walked up to the front desk. The guy had already ran up there with his buddy and told front desk whatever he told them. The front desk had no manager on site at first then the lady proceeded to say she was the assistant manager but wouldn't give me her name or the boat guys name. She gave no eye contact and treated me like a pest, She then said checkout was at 11am so just shrugged her shoulders about how he acted, and then said "that's not what she heard" and then rudely said sorry we've been getting a lot of ppl not staying here going on our sand so he was probably just frustrated. Which is not my problem when he made me feel so unwelcome and uneasy, ruined my last morning and we weren't even hanging out on the sand we just got off the rapids there cuz it was easier with my children in stow. I didn't think I'd be so unwelcomed not even an hour after the checkout time. After not being able to assist me properly she called the boat guys manager who then said that it should've been okay for us to swim there since we were just there staying out of the way and the guy just probably didn't remember me and that he was sorry for what happened etc, I said thankyou for the sorry and consideration and I was glad there was actually someone with customer service around, but we just loaded up and left and not sure if we will ever be back. There is too many other places available on the North Fork River to be explored.

Showed up for tubing - no reservation - they were out of tubes but bent over backwards to get us on…read morethe river. We ended up buying the last 2 tubes, got free rides, they found one more tube for my son. Took us to a nice spot and we floated for 2 hrs - small rapids- NO People! It was isolated quiet peaceful and pretty wonderful! Great to be away from the crowd! Yep the van was old, but it was part of the fun! Thx for the extra service!!!

Booked raft weeks ago and was told they had none left once we arrived. Booked in the #2 cabin. Room…read morewas absolutely filthy (see pictures). We had to leave due to the smell seeping through the room. Told desk clerk of our decision to leave and told her how disgusting our room was. She did nothing but take her room key back. We were offered nothing in exchange for a room we could not sleep in due to how unhygienic the room was. I would not recommend this place to anyone I know. This company does not care about its customers. Company is only concerned with making a quick buck. Forgot to add that the room was $100. Remember that when looking at the pictures.

Gotta love Windy's!…read more My family has been coming to the Jack's Fork since well before I was born and we love kayaking here in the summer. We've used various kayak rental companies before and most have been fairly decent, but Windy's has consistently been great. The storefront is nicely managed by friendly employees and they carry a wide variety of seasonal merchandise. Scheduling is easy and they offer canoes in addition to kayaks. This time around, we used their services for a Sunday float on the Current River and very much enjoyed the ride. The Jack's Fork seemed to have an excessive amount of people on giant rafts and it was a less pleasant trip this year as a result (they randomly run into kayaks and tip them because they have limited control of the raft) We had an easy time booking, on-time pick-up for drop off, and very speedy pick-up after we made it to the Two Rivers Landing. All in all, highly recommend using Windy's if you're looking to kayak or canoe in the Jack's Fork or Current River.

Highly recommend! We stayed at Old Desperado Campground & Windy's picked us up right from our…read morecabin. Drivers were polite, helpful & on time. Helped us load & unload our things, answered all our questions and were just very polite. I would recommend the float from Circle B to Two Rivers. It is an 8 mile float and it is beautiful! My husband & I are from the St. Louis area and we could not get over how clear the rivers are in Eminence. So different than here at home!

My father has been fishing with Hurst for a number of years. My husband and I made a trip back to…read morethe mainland, and my dad decided to take us fishing at his favorite place as well. We had Jamie and Curtis as our guides for a two day trip. This is definitely a full service place. They tie your hook, bait it, and tell you when to reel it in... then when you get a fish they take it off for you. I enjoy getting in there and playing with the bait and the fish, so by the second day I convinced Curtis to let me pick my crawfish and bait the hook and even take a few fish off of the hook as well. These guides really know where the fish are, and what to use to catch them. They provide lunch on some of the trips, which is generally good (store bought) food. I would suggest this service to anybody.

I've been coming up here for the past 20 years fishing with Jamie and other guides. It's a family…read moreowned & operated, good to their word, business that you just don't see now-a-days! The fishing is always excellent and Jamie (owner) is very knowledgable of the river. They take good care of you just like family! The shore lunches are savory & the scenery is magnificent... The total package! They give you quality information on how to fish from beginner to expert. They also offer canoes, single/double kayaks, guided scenic tours, guided fishing tours (includes overnight camping or half day), and beginner to advanced fly fishing tours - there is something fun for the whole family!! I highly recommend Hurst Fishing Service over any other services offered on this river.

Pettit's has been my favorite vacation spot for the past 25+ years. That being said, I'm going to…read morequalify this review with a very important caveat: I'm not a "City Person". You won't find me in urban environments frequently and I spent time growing up in the country fishing & hunting. *IF you're a "City Person", this probably isn't the spot for you. There are three larger campgrounds that run adjacent to the river: one North of the bridge and two to the south of the bridge. If you're a tent camper, there's plenty of treeline to stay mostly shaded. If you've got a camper, there are several electrical/water hookups (you need to call in advance to book). And if you're more of a cabin person, they've got 3 sleeper cabins with heat & A/C that sleep several and a big cabin that has it's own kitchen & bathroom to go along with the Heat & A/C (once again, I highly advise booking well in advance). They offer a few different options for river fun. The canoes, kayaks, tubes, and rafts all offer different experiences. The upper stretch of the river starts with a bus ride up to the put in and takes 5-7 hours to float back to camp depending on how motivated you are. Make sure to check out the springs. The lower stretch starts at camp, takes 4-5 hours, and ends at Dawt Mill where they pick you up and bring you back to camp. Either way, make sure to bring a bunch of water, sunscreen, and a camping attitude. Just remember that the Pettit's clan is amazing and will work with you as best they can, but this is camping, not the spa at Hilton.

Camp sites (tent and camper) are along the North Fork of the White River in Missouri. Camp sites…read moreare in sandy soil, so it's really easy to set up a tent and drive in stakes. Although the bank has some tall grasses, there are paths to the river. They have flush toilets and shower houses, and even small cabins to rent up by the main office. As long as you go on a float trip, you have permission to camp... we stayed 9 days and did 2 floats. The upper float, which ends at the camp site, is 7 hours minimum. It is a bit more challenging and features a low water bridge to duck under when the water is low and a 3-foot drop chute. The lower float ends at Dawt Mill and is 5 hours minimum. It should be fun for all ages and features a low water bridge you have to duck under when the water is low. We did the 7 hour trip and we're disappointed in the 5 hour trip; I suggest you do the 5 hour trip first. All the staff are amazing!

My family and I were just pleased with this business. Super polite and reasonable priced rentals.read more

We had an excellent time out on the Buffalo River through the Buffalo River Float Service. I called…read morebeforehand and the girl who answered was super friendly, knowledgeable and answered my many questions. After maybe 3 or 4 times calling them throughout the course of a day (yes, I can sometimes be that person - not always, I promise!), we finally booked. We rented 2 single kayaks for a Sunday morning. Once we got there, we actually decided to push back the time for the 3 hours float vs. the original 5 we booked. Once the time came for our float, there was a school bus out in the parking lot, and a number of hopped on. The driver was very accommodating and told us a great deal of info. After going through the woods, we made it to our destination in what looked like the middle of nowhere. We hopped out, she told us how to find the destination point for pick up and what all to look out for in the water. They picked us up shortly after we finished our float and we were headed back to Houston!

Awesome people, family operated, great service. If you are kayaking the White or Buffalo, Rileys is…read morethe way to go.

This is the best resort on the White River! I've tried many places and there's nothing like…read moreRiley's. The absolute friendliest hosts and most luxurious cabins you will find. This is the type of place you can feel comfortable visiting with friends or family. We have gone multiple years now and have stayed in several different cabins and they have all been great. Boats are nice and the kayak trips are an incredible deal. Miles and Michelle are truly wonderful people and have built an incredible family business. If you are looking for a great place to stay you have found it!