First off I want to thank Gabby as she got us in the door after debating the 2hr minimum price…read more It was really slow and not busy at all so they helped us out by giving us a 1hr rental option. Thank you to Andrew and the team for getting us on the lake so quickly to enjoy this scenic cruise. Awesome!

Our family is staying in a house near the marina for vacation. We decided to rent a pontoon boat…read morefor the day. Reserving the boat was easy. We were asked to get there 15 minutes early to fill out paperwork. I think we should have gotten there more like 20-25 minutes early because fitting for life vests took a little longer than expected. The boat was nice and came with nice life vests, not just the typical orange ones. When we came back in, the dock employees were there ready to help dock the boat. Any day on Holston Lake is a good day. Definitely a do again!

Rented a beautiful, comfortable pontoon boat from Smoky Mountain Lake Adventures and enjoyed a…read morebeautiful day on the lake. The staff was very helpful and attentive to our needs and went out of their way to make this an enjoyable day for us. In terms of accessibility, be warned that there is a VERY steep incline down to the dock from the parking area, and even from the unloading area. Staff provided yeoman's assistance to get my wife's wheelchair down to the dock, but we elected to drop her off at a nearby dock and driving one of our cars to pick her up there to avoid having to push her back up that incline, which was difficult enough for 3 out of shape 69 year old men to climb without a wheelchair to push. That said, everything else about the outing was excellent. Thanks to the group for giving us an outstanding day! The boat was just as advertised!

We just rented a pontoon boat for half a day and loved it! The pontoon was in pristine condition…read moreand the owners could not be nicer. They used an ATV to take us and all our things to the dock and even loaded the pontoon boat for us. This was not expected but very much appreciated. Lake Douglas is a beautiful lake with nice coves. We had the perfect day and can't wait to rent a boat again with Smoky Mountain Lake Adventures and we highly recommend them!!

This is such a wonderful spot. There are single kayaks, double kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards for…read morerent. I went two days in a row. The first day kayaking. The second day I went paddleboarding for the first time. Dixon and Sarah were so friendly, calm, reassuring, and kind. I got some instruction since it was my first time. Paddleboarding has been on my list of things to do for a while, but I was nervous to try it. I felt more confident after letting them know it was my first time and Dixon calmly reassured me it is more stable than most people expect and that you get used to it. He was right and I had a great time! Highly recommend. The lake is small but there is plenty of space to explore. Its not too deep either on most parts.

Good area, good staff. You don't have to rent their kayaks if you have your own. There are a couple…read moreramps along side the lake to launch your own kayak. They have everything you need. Single , double , canoe, paddle board, water and snacks. The lake is shallow and small but you will have a great time for 1-2 hours on the lake. Prices are on their website

Due to an issue with another local canoe rental company, we stumbled upon Riverside Canoe & Tube…read moreRental. It was a true blessing in disguise as it turned out to be an incredible experience. The Owner's were welcoming, informative, and just plain nice! They told us what to expect on the trip, gave us locations to stop the canoe's so we could get out and swim and even gave us a few warning areas. The canoe ride (5 mile trip) was pure bliss and a great way to disconnect from the real world. They bus you to a drop off spot and then you canoe back to their office and where your car is located. Their closing time states 5 but the Owner mentioned that they are open as long as the last boat is still out and if you aren't back by 6, they will come looking for us. The conversation was great and all of their workers showed a true enjoyment to help others, all willingly open to questions and conversation. I would recommend this place to anyone asking. It is a bit further than some other rental companies, but the drive to that location was amazing, scenes were breath taking and I would drive even further to visit Riverside if I had to. Also, they are MUCH cheaper than the other rental company and have better customer service.

In May, Phil and I paddled twice. This trip, we tubed with the grandkids, and it also was GREAT…read more See you in October, we hope. The people, the place -- Riverside is excellent! We are grateful for them.

If you're on the fence about rafting the Nolichucky, stop thinking and book with High Mountain…read moreExpeditions. My wife and I had an absolute blast. This wasn't just a rafting trip, it was one of the most fun days we've had in a long time. Honestly, it felt like spending the day at an amusement park, except there were no long lines, no concrete, no crowds... just an incredible river, beautiful scenery, and a whole lot more excitement than we expected. From the moment we arrived, everything was organized, professional, and friendly. The guides were outstanding. They struck the perfect balance between making everyone feel safe and keeping the trip fun and entertaining. You could tell they genuinely love what they do. The Nolichucky Gorge is absolutely gorgeous. Between the rapids, calm stretches, and mountain scenery, we couldn't stop smiling. It was adventure without feeling intimidating. As for value, I honestly don't know of many experiences that give you this much fun for the money. If you're looking for something different to do with your spouse, family, or friends, this is it. We left exhausted, soaked, laughing, and already talking about coming back. Five stars isn't enough. High Mountain Expeditions earned lifelong customers, and I'll be recommending them to anyone looking for an unforgettable outdoor adventure.

My Husband and I went for our first Tubing experience on Saturday (7/11/26) and we had a great…read moretime! We had a 2p appointment and actually got into the water a little early; it was overcast that day and not crowded. We are also a bit older (59) and had no issues getting into or out of the tube or manipulating the rocks in the shallow spots. Overall wonderful time and we look forward to our next opportunity to Tube with High Mountain Expeditions!

This is one of the few if not the only lake on the blue ridge parkway! If I'm not mistaken the…read morelinville area is the only other water area. We stayed several weeks back during a holiday weekend (towards the end) all camp spots on the app were booked or closed due to dead trees and storms. We drove in and found a spot on the water side.. I'm impressed with these camping areas friendly folks and quiet!!!! Unbelievably quiet! Than once I realized you can walk around the WHOLE lake!! How cool is that! Just an awesome place! And we live here!!! I've drove by. I've drove through. I've dropped the kids for events here. But I've never experienced the park myself! I'm now hooked! You can be there and not really understand that there quite possibly is 1000's of people around you.. not really noticeable.. pretty awesome.. there's places to go and not far from you where there will be nobody! It's quite amazing!! I like to feel alone and this place works!!! Campsites are perfectly private and spaced as such! Love this place!

On our way to the top for leaf peeping, we stopped here for a bit and enjoyed the scenery. Located…read moreat milepost 297 of the Blue Ridge Parkway, the part encompasses over 4200 acres of rolling mountainous terrain that include campgrounds, hiking trails, picnic sites and Price Lake. The highlight is the Tanawha Trail that runs 13.5 miles and includes Grandfather Mountain. There are canoes available for rental and the lake is stocked with fish. This time of year with the leaves turning, it was a beautiful spot and we enjoyed our time here. Five stars. [Review 15917 overall - 3132 in North Carolina - 1422 of 2021.]

ABSOLUTELY THE BEST! What a fun group of rafting guides. We had a massive group with some little…read moreones and were looking for a rafting guide that could accommodate us all, and we found it. Little did we know it was going to be the best rafting experience we've had. Not the most insane class 7000 rapids but the level of hospitality and just general experience made this such a good trip. Go book a tour with them right now, stop reading, no really stop reading and go book.

What an amazing day! The rafting guides are great. They keep you entertained the entire day. The…read moreriver was beautiful, but honestly the BEST part of the trip was the fried chicken lunch! It was incredibly delicious. I looked at a few options for rafting and chose Edge of the World for two reasons: the lunch menu, and that you get to re-run the rapids. That was a legit game changer. It was SOOO fun! Literally everyone had a blast re-running the rapid over and over. If I had only gotten to do it once I would have been disappointed. I highly recommend Edge of the World and would definitely ride with them again.

Booked with FishSprings on recommendation from our AirBnB host. Could not have been more satisfied…read morewith the ease of rental, quality and performance of the vessel and most importantly grateful to the team for their professionalism and support during a tough situation. Family booked a boat for multiple days on lake. While on the water our first day a family member had a medical incident requiring emergency support. With barely any cell service we were able to get in touch with the Marina spoke to a person who through what was probably garbled communication they understood the situation and had an ambulance and cold water for kids waiting for us as soon as we got there. This was our first time visiting this beautiful lake and would without hesitation return for the views but also to rent from Fish Springs Marina, highly recommended. Thank you Thomas and crew!!

Rented a pontoon boat for a couple of days. The second day ended up storming most of the day and…read morethey extended our rental at no cost. The staff at the marina was wonderful and helpful at every turn. Boat was in excellent shape and very clean Highly recommend.

I took my motor in for service today as well as to diagnose the engine alarm I was receiving. Mike…read moreSexton called me within 2 hours of dropping the boat off to quote a very reasonable price for what needed to be done. They got to it immediately and actually turned it around the same day. This outfit does quality work and communicates well. 5

From the owner: We are truly a "Mom & Pop" family operation. Started in 1987 - 3 generations of taking care of…read moreyour boating needs!

Extremely nice marina. The access is great, the parking is plentiful, and the staff was amazing…read more Thanks to everyone for making our day great!

If I could give a negative review I would! I purchased a new boat from them a couple years ago and…read morewas basically just handed the keys. No test ride, didn't show me a thing on boat, and didn't even help me hook trailer to my truck. They offered no extras to make my boat lake ready other than cheap life jackets. They told me they would register my engine for me with Yamaha for warranty, that NEVER happened. I had to get service at another marina and they discovered that the salesman at Rockingham lied to me as it never was registered. Not being very wise, and being the nice guy I am, I thought I would give them another chance on maybe trading my boat that I purchased from them new; boy what a mistake! The salesman said he just moved here form out of state and he said he knew no prices. I asked him to just look up some prices for me and give me a call back, to no surprise I never got a call. He treated me and my wife like we had no money and he didn't have time for us. I guess our car was not nice enough for him to say these people can afford a boat, even though I had told him I had purchased a new boat just two years ago from Rockingham. Oh yea, might I mention also that I was not driving POS, My car is only two years old and a high end model of a not cheap brand. This was by far my worst shopping experience ever! Not sad for him or Rockingham Marina, I purchased a $94,000.00 boat from a much nicer and caring marina/boat dealership. I hope my experience will help others.