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    Red River Canoe

    3.8 (29 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Here what they say about our refund

    do not do business with them ! They steal from paying customers and refuse a refund due to leaving because the park floods often. With no warning, no accommodations and no help from the park itself not even a notice "the fire department is who told us !!!! last minute evacuation to leave by dark .... paying rent a month in advance with no refund.! so unless you like to give away money and move your camper at the last minute due to the campground flooding stay away ! I'm here due to construction work so me and my coworker all had to move and no refund for any of us !

    Single person canoe, not a kayak!

    We were very disappointed with our latest trip to Red River Canoe. We've been going for many years and usually have a great time renting kayaks. This year when we went we paid $50/person for kayaks and after shuttling to the river realized we were sold single person canoes. These things are heavy metal, hard to row and tip over easily. Even one of the people in their own kayak looked at us and said "wow--you know those are single person canoes?" Keep in mind that if you're expecting to rent a kayak, they don't have them anymore. We'll be tubing at the place up the road from here on out.

    Tiffany B.

    Unforgettable from beginning to end. Getting in the canoe and getting out was an adventure as well lol

    Kayaking on the Red River
    Michelle H.

    I had a great experience using this company, and will definitely be back! When I called earlier in the week to verify some info, the girl was extremely helpful and friendly. We rented kayaks on Saturday and I was a bit worried about the crowds, but the entire process was quick and easy! We were a group of 4, but even the larger groups I noticed had no problem getting on the shuttle together and finding enough boats for their needs. Thanks to everyone at Red River Canoe for a wonderful weekend experience.

    Ophelia B.

    Cool Red River site I checked out with friends. We saw a pirate bus go there and decided to follow. It was picture perfect and delightful. Definitely will come back here again to kayak!

    A hole in a kayak
    Jackson H.

    We went to go kayak yesterday and things seemed to start out ok. We were told that the kayaks were first come first serve. We stood around for 30 min or so before the next shuttle was ready. We boarded a bus that was completely caked in dust. You could run your finger over the seats and there was dust all over your finger. I am typically ok with some dust because, well, it's a kayak shuttle. Not expecting anything amazing. We then had to wait for the driver to select a volunteer from the crowd to crank the bus while the driver jumped off the engine. It cranked and with 55+ people crammed on the bus we coasted about five feet and then the engine died. We had to disembark and then load another bus which had just arrived back. That bus had the back half of the roof absent and people were sitting on the sides and one person almost fell off. Once we arrived to the place with the canoes and kayaks, we all had to wait for the driver to slowly one by one push canoes down. We finally realized if we rented kayaks we needed to go back up the hill a ways and grab them ourselves. Once we got back down to the water we started packing our things onto the kayak until my friend noticed a mouse scurrying around in his kayak. We asked the driver to come get it out, but he said you need to flip the kayak and walked away. After we cleaned the kayaks after they seemed to have been sitting for the entire off season, we were on our way. About ten minutes into the float my friend noticed a lot of water filling his kayak. Great here we go again. We pull off and we see a hole in the bottom. We call the kayak company and they said they would have somebody out within 30 minutes. But before they agreed to bring us a kayak, they wanted to ensure multiple times that the hole was indeed big enough to stop our journey. We waited an hour and it appeared that the staff asked somebody already on the river to bring us the kayak. We floated the rest of the way and enjoyed the journey after the three hours of inconvenience. This place is $45 for a kayak rental and is not worth a cent. It is cash only as well, probably because they know if they accept card they would be getting a lot of chargebacks. Avoid.

    This was an enjoyable float but a couple things to mention. We were told on the phone that they go out hourly and when we arrived at 8:20 a.m. a gentleman told us they were leaving out at 8:30 and we need to get loaded. I said we were told hourly and will wait until the next shuttle and he told us they leave out every half hour and the watermelon bus would be there for a 9:00 a.m. departure. I told the gentleman that the website says starts at 7 and shuttles hourly until 2 and when I called they said hourly. We were good waiting. So, we proceeded to load up on a bus that was already there (not the watermelon bus) and once loaded we got on the bus at 8:50 a.m. and sat on the bus until 9:30 a.m. and then it finally left. It did not leave at 9:00 a.m. as we were told so it was hot sitting and waiting on the bus for 40 minutes. The float itself was beautiful and only a couple obstacles (rocks and sweepers/strainers) along the 7.8 mile float. It was not too busy on Sunday either. Several quiet moments along the way. We were told it's a perfect float when the water level is at 5-6 feet and the water level was right between there when we floated Sunday, June 23, 2024. I have to mention the put in and take out are some of the worst I have ever encountered. I float a lot in Missouri. There are no port o pottys at the put in so be sure you go to the restroom at the office of the Red River Canoe Rental before you leave. The put in is a downhill dirt path that is steep and carrying 12 foot kayaks down it is a little difficult. There is not a lot of river bank area once you get down to the river. We are in our 50's and brought our own kayaks and paid $25.00 each for shuttle service. The take out is even more difficult, and I would classify as treacherous. It's mud/dirt concrete and railroad ties and it's steep! You have to walk up two sets of these steps. Just a heads up. Had we known this, probably wouldn't do this float.

    Stephanie W.

    Went today for the first time with my kids and a large group of friends. Drive to the drop off was quick. They keep the boats in decent shape, no one had any issues with their canoes or kayaks. Life vests are provided for everyone. Family friendly.

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    Setting and layout was perfection directly on the river and safe for small kids. I love the Tye Dye festival

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    I love this place. Tye dye festival is great vibes & good people. Jeff the owner is helpful & staff is friendly.

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    Went with a large group, we all had a great time. The river is beautiful and the property here is really cool!

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    Great times, great people, great staff. Always a good price friendly and helpful, I can't speak highly enough of these folks.

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    Run-A-Muck Outfitters

    Run-A-Muck Outfitters

    4.5
    (22 reviews)
    4.6 mi
    $$

    We visited the Red River with Run-A-Muck on a Saturday at 8:00 AM. We met at the rental place, got…read morea safety speech and life vests, then took a (somewhat old but functional) bus to the launch point. Lots of shade, but we stayed on the water quite a while and ended up out in the heat and sun of midday. We did not all prepare for this and are paying for that. Overall, it was a lovely float with some areas with added challenge (rocks, submerged trees, shallows) to navigate. There are quite a few rocky shore areas where you can pull up the kayaks for a break or snack. Speaking of, we brought water, but failed to bring any food. It would have been nice to have something even though we planned to eat after. The exit from the river is a bit rough, but the young men helping were wonderful. We got 3 single kayaks, and 3 upgraded single kayaks. We definitely felt the upgrade was worth it for stability, more room for heavy people, adjustable footrests, and adjustable back rest. We had a great time and definitely intend to go back again.

    DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME!!…read more This was hands down the most disorganized kayak rental experience I've ever had. Our reservation was for 12:00 PM. We were running about 10 minutes behind, so we called ahead, let them know, and even paid before arriving. After getting there, we waited nearly 30 minutes for transportation to the drop-off point. The woman at the office was nice and apologized, so we brushed it off. Unfortunately, that was only the beginning. When we arrived at the river, everything fell apart. An older gentleman and two teenagers were unloading kayaks, but nobody gave any instructions or directed customers. We stood waiting for another 15+ minutes while they unloaded equipment and chatted. When we finally asked what was going on, they realized they didn't even have enough kayaks or paddles for our group. We were told more kayaks were "already on the way." Meanwhile, we watched other customers launch themselves because nobody was helping them get into the water. There was another group with a 12:30 reservation sitting there with kayaks available, but instead of getting us on the river, we continued waiting. At around 1:35 PM, I called the office and was told it would be another 30-45 minutes. By then we were beyond frustrated. A manager eventually got involved, but instead of apologizing, she seemed irritated that we were upset. After more waiting and more promises that kayaks were "almost there," transportation finally returned around 2:15 PM with additional kayaks. Remember, our reservation was for noon. We had already spent over two hours waiting. The best part of the day was actually being on the river. The river itself was enjoyable, and once we finally got in the water, we had a good time. Then came the ending. When we reached the take-out point, three teenagers were checking people in. One of them stopped another group and immediately started asking for names so he could charge them a $75 late fee. Their reservation had also been at noon, and they were delayed because of issues caused by the company, not because they were late. The teenager literally told them that wasn't his problem. Then they started trying to charge our group the same $75 late fee. Absolutely not. After multiple customers complained and the manager was called, they finally admitted we didn't owe anything. The entire situation could have been avoided with basic organization, communication, and customer service. We had 4 adults, 2 older kids, and 2 younger kids and spent nearly $400. For that kind of money, customers shouldn't spend over two hours waiting because a company failed to have enough kayaks available for scheduled reservations. The river was nice. The staff experience was terrible. I've floated many rivers over the years and can honestly say this was the worst-run kayak rental operation I've ever dealt with.

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    Starting out kayaking
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    Run-A-Muck Outfitters

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    Foggy Bottom Canoe Rocks

    Foggy Bottom Canoe Rocks

    4.0
    (52 reviews)
    31.8 mi
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    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!

    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.

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    Awesome beach to pull off at for a picnic and some swimming/floating
    Awesome beach to pull off at for a picnic and some swimming/floating
    Foggy Bottom Canoe Rocks
    Foggy Bottom Canoe Rocks

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    Higher Pursuits

    Higher Pursuits

    5.0
    (59 reviews)
    70.1 mi

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

    This was my first experience on the Duck River, and it was a great one! Higher Pursuits made…read morebooking online really easy, the pricing was fair, many different options as to what type of boat you wanted for the day, and offered updates on Facebook in regards to weather/closings for the day. The location was really easy to find, once we arrived we checked in and were offered some general information about what to do and the location of changing rooms/restrooms. We were also given instructions about the route we would be floating, the vast collection of mussels we may see, and information about other wildlife we may come across, and safteg information. The launch is a quick drive from the base location. The employees were all very friendly and helpful. They got us all set up and sent us on our way. The water was shallow, but still had some nice current in places. The Duck River was extremely peaceful, and not over crowded (the spacing out between groups from Higher Pursuits helped with that greatly). Getting picked up at the end, and knowing where to stop was also made to be a breeze. Higher Pursuits runs things like a well oiled machine and really has a great system going! Between the ease of everything, the peaceful kayaking location, and the friendly customer service I could not have asked for a better experience!

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    Waterfall from under a rock
    Waterfall from under a rock
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    Higher Pursuits

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    Red River Canoe - rafting - Updated July 2026

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