Great place to rent a canoe/kayak at Village Creek. The guys have always been friendly, and super…read morehelpful when determining how the water levels are, best place to start, etc. They're simple - just give them a call and let them know when you're coming. They have an email as well, but calling was super easy and responsive. Their prices are fair - $30 for either a kayak or canoe, for the whole day. We rented a 2 person canoe and they drove me and our 2 friends who brought their own kayaks up about 7 miles away so we could go downstream. Definitely recommended renting from them.

Very nice lady! Her name is Shirley Sharp and she was very helpful and friendly. We were down from…read moreCalifornia and she made sure we got to go after getting bad info from Eastex canoe. They made a special trip to pick us up later so we could go. Canoeing the Big Thicket Village Creek was awesome!

We had a GREAT experience and a GREAT time! They delivered the jetski right to us and picked it up…read morewhen we were done. Excellent at communicating and very reasonable prices! Easy process from start to finish and FAST to deliver! Highly recommend!

From the owner: we rent jet skis and bring them to you or your nearest boat ramp on lake sam rayburn.read more

Great experience and the captain and Ms. Jenifer were so nice…read more Follow me on all socials at Weekend Thrifter for more adventures.

A must-do if visiting Natchitoches!!! While researching things to do, this was one of the top…read moreexperiences in every search, so I booked the ticket online. You can pay when you get there, but if it is a busy weekend, you definitely want to reserve your spot. It was a blazing hot day, but you don't notice it too terribly on the water. I was immediately greeted by Captain Paul and Daisy, and immediately felt like I was amongst my people. There were families with kids, couples, friends, and myself a solo traveler. Captain Paul certainly is doing what he loves to do, sailing away, making jokes, sharing history, and ensuring the experience is great for all. He lets you enjoy the quiet and peaceful views of nature and the beautiful (and more rustic) camps along the lake (Cane River is now a lake, and you'll learn more on the cruise), shares fun history of some of the homes along the route, and he shares stories of the formation of the lake and the history of the people who built the area. We even got a sighting of the elusive alligators in the lake, which even excited Captain Paul, and he silenced the motors to let us take it in. (It was fun to see some people who had never seen an alligator that close up enjoy the site!) Be sure to check their website for hours and tour dates. The schedule is adjusted during the holiday season and special events. Bring cash if you want a drink or to tip the hard working, entertaining, and job loving staff onboard. I can't wait to take the ride again when I'm back in town!

Hit something flying down the lake and bent a prop. Found out I had bigger problems with my lower…read moreunit. Delivered to Pete Jorgensen Marine and within 30 hrs my lower has been torn down diagnosed and I and insurance company have a repair order. My drive and prop shaft along with some bearings and seals will be getting replaced. The quickness of Pete Jorgensen Marine to do all this in early April, in 30 hrs, the busiest time of the year seems quite exemplary to me. Excellent customer service, I was impressed when I saw the place as its extremely clean and seems very organized. Very nice to know I have an actual Yamaha outboard Master certified tech 30 minutes from home especially considering how much I value my VMAX 250 Yamaha SHO. Thanks Jorgensen's Much respect Richard Lund

From the owner: Pete Jorgensen Marine is here to provide professional, friendly, no-pressure, honest, laid-back…read moreboat services. Call us today or stop by our location to view our inventory.

We had a great tour in the Atchafalaya bayou with Ronnie. He knows the bayou well and knows all…read morethe crayfish trapping and fishing techniques. Ronnie explained how people use the bayou and how some live in it. He explained how the hydrology of the area functions with the Mississippi River and how the water levels change, and how it affects the wildlife. We saw egrets, heron, an owl, and an alligator sunning on a log. It was a great experience. Ronnie is a top guide, and I feel like now he is a friend.

We absolutely loved our Swamp Tour! Ronnie was very knowledgable on the waterways and…read more everything to do with the waterways. We got to check crawfish traps which my 9yr old loved helping with! Ronnie involved him and really let us get hands on with this bit. We learned so much about the swamps, local wildlife, cypress trees and even about the local history. We couldn't recommend this tour enough! Well worth the little drive out!!!

after dealing with another boat dealer in Lake Charles this is the place to go, I am sorry I did…read morenot buy my boat form here. but if you want service and I mean good friendly service this is the place to go.

From the owner: Specializing in: - Boat Maintenance & Repair…read more- Boat Dealers - Boat Equipment & Supplies - Fishing Tackle - Marine Equipment & Supplies - Sporting Goods

My grandson and I stayed at Midway Marina for almost a week while visiting relatives nearby. The…read moreexperience was good. It was nice and quiet, and everyone is very friendly and helpful. Southern hospitality at its best!! I enjoyed the view of the lake. February 22, 2026 Betty Mc from North Carolina

We live working out on the road and decided to stay at this RV park. Some of the nicest people…read morerunning it especially Sharron. She has made our stay one of the best! I'll definitely stay here again if we get more work around here. The place is clean, friendly, and most definitely beautiful!

Great people with great service. We were fishing on Sam Rayburn and going to move to another spot…read more Turned the key, nothing. No power to the controls or motor. 12 volt power to the accessories and trim tabs. My biggest problem was the motor was down and the trim/tilt wasn't working. We were headed home the next day so I was in a bind. I got to their store around noon and told them my predicament. They started working on the boat immediately. After 2 hours of trying to diagnose an intermittent electrical problem, it turned out the Perko switch was bad internally. New switch and everything worked. And the charge was more than reasonable. Anywhere else it would have been 3 weeks and at least 3 times the cost.

Very nice place to spend time with the family you can fish, swim or both boats too etc picnic area…read moreno playground strictly water fun there is a $5 fishing fee and Texas fishing law are subject to be enforced

From the owner: Shirley Creek Marina is a water front RV park located on the largest lake in Texas, Lake Sam…read moreRayburn. We provide RV spots with 30/50 amp, sewer and water hookups in the park, with on-site sewage dump for water front sites. We also have 13 spacious and beautiful cabins and plenty of tent sites! Come to enjoy all that this lake has to offer in the breathtaking Angelina National Forest! Kayak, paddle boat and life jacket rentals also available.

Excellent park! It's quiet and the yards are huge! The owners are so very nice and the lake view is…read morespot on!!!

The name says it all. It's off the beaten path but well worth the effort to find! The view of Lake…read moreCotile is beautiful and the sunsets are spectacular. The RV parking spots are level with lots of privacy. The showers and restrooms are nice and clean. They have a private boat launch and two docks if you prefer fishing from shore. The owner, Angie, is so nice. They greet each camper personally to ensure you are settled. I'm coming back, for sure!