The experience was good overall. The river was not moving very fast so be prepared to fry if you…read moreare not wearing protective clothing and hats. The views were pretty and the kids enjoyed it.

My wife and I were looking for something to do on a Sunday afternoon and we decided we would try…read morethe one hour relaxing tube ride down the Etowah River. We could not be more pleased with the experience. If you're looking for Rapids this is not the ride for you but if you're looking for an hour of pure relaxation this fits the bill perfectly. It's also important to mention that the people who run the operation are the nicest people genuine enthusiastic and all around great people. That made it even more worth it. The tubing gets five stars the staff gets six stars. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Can't say enough good things about Wildwood Outfitters! We were in Helen, GA for Memorial Day…read moreweekend. Cool River was not renting tubes because of the dangerous water conditions. I appreciated their honesty because I'd had a terrible experience tubing previously. They recommended Wildwood Outfitters as an option to do something else, farther down the river where it's deeper and potentially more calm. It's crazy how much the water conditions can change from day to day! Chris greeted us at Wildwood Outfitters. He was so nice and knowledgeable. He discouraged us from kayaking - none of us were familiar with this river, although we had been kayaking before, and most of the sections where they take folks are Class 3+ rapids. Again, due to my past trauma, I thought it was best to take his advice, even though we were disappointed. Just as we were about to leave, he ran back out, and asked if we might be interested in rafting instead. He explained how it would work for the three of us and which section of the river would be best (Section 2, mostly flat or Class 1 rapids with only one area of Class 2 rapids), so we decided to take a chance. It cost about $100, so about $30 pp, with no particular time restrictions. Before we left, Chris took the time to explain how to navigate the rapids, what to expect every step of the way, and what to do if you fall out of the raft. We got helmets and life jackets, as well as a bag to keep our things dry. Although largely unsupervised, we were able to leave our keys in the outpost. They dropped us off and helped us carry the raft down to the embarkation point. I would have been terrified no matter what, but I felt well prepared. The river conditions were exactly as described and Chris's advice was spot on. He'd told us where to call from the raft when we were ready to be picked up, and we were so happy to see his smiling face (and his adorable dog) at the shore. Apparently the rafts hadn't been used in some time, and although they were properly inflated and maintained, there had been a small leak causing the raft to deflate and take on a lot of water. Thankfully they'd given us a bucket to bail the water out, but I basically spent the entire time bailing (giving me a good excuse not to have to paddle, though!). Chris felt terrible. He immediately offered us our money back, or anything else he could do to compensate us. We still had a great time and everyone was safe and dry at the end so we didn't feel that a refund was necessary. We ended up grabbing a couple of cold drinks and some t-shirts and called it even. The outpost was well-equipped with a portopotty, a changing area, and a shower. If you have your own kayak/raft you can hire them just to take you to your selected section. The prices are very reasonable. I would 100% recommend this business and will even think about doing it again!

Thanks to Wildwood Outfitters for a great day on the Chattahoochee.!…read more The guys were super efficient and made our trip easy! A short shuttle ride to the put-in of 'Section 3' and we were in business. Good boats, paddles, and pfd's along with accurate river running tips and bright sunshine made for a mellow getaway on the 'Hooch.

Four of us did the middle river white water rafting this morning and had such a good time. Our…read moreguide Chrissy was an absolute rockstar and made us feel comfortable while also keeping us all in the boat, both of which I truly appreciated! I know the experience through the rapids depends on the approach, but for us the very first rapid was the roughest. From there, we got the hand of it a little better and the rest of the trip was super fun. We happily paid the $35 for 17 pictures to be sent to us digitally that captured the fun, would go back if ever back in the area!

We had so much FUN! Definitely ask for ODY!! He will give you the BEST RIDE! He make sure to take…read moreyou through all the rapids

This is a wonderful family owned business. If you love the outdoors, small businesses, and friendly…read morefaces you will love The Sandbar. This place has been a big part of my life for years! I would so recommend this place for people of all ages it is a great way to connect with nature.

Great crew at this place! Hard-working crew and very nice as well. Make sure to tip these good…read morefolks for working so hard in the heat while others enjoy the cool water! every penny and more!

Friendly staff, accommodating to private boaters, staff seem to enjoy what they're doing, beautiful…read moreriver.

10/10 recommend! It was such a relaxing and fun experience. If you like being on the water and…read morecruising and having mini little rapid runs.. this is it. Staff and crew are super sweet and friendly. Nature at its finest!

Very affordable and easy to book. We scheduled for 2 and got there aroudn 1:30, but it wasn't an…read moreissue at all. Thankfully we can during the less busy season. The kayak was in good condition and the entrance to the lake was easy to get out in the open water quickly. They also have a sandwich shop connected to it that has some of the best homemade bread I've ever had. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone visiting the area who wants to get out on the water!

Great family-owned business! We changed our reservation &…read morewater toys a couple of times and they made accommodations for us every time. Everyone was friendly & helpful. We would definitely recommend for all your boating needs.

Very family friendly tubing and kayaking. We took our seven month old with us and the pace was…read moreperfect for a leisurely float. Make sure to bring your own life jacket.

Excellent family owned business that truly offers a great trip for a great price. Our family go…read moredown the river many times a year with slow water.

Very fun and enjoyable to float down the Hooch. There's an option to rent floats, or if you are…read moreplanning to go more than once, I would recommend buying your own floats. It's very easy to inflate and carry down to the river and you can reuse time and time again. If you go this route, it's best to go with another party that can park at the finish spot so you have a ride back to your car when you're all done. The water is pretty calm. It can be a little chilly at first, but you get used to it eventually. I like to bring a paddle with me so I can better control my float. The whole trip takes about 3 hours to enjoy. So bring some friends, pack some drinks and snacks, and enjoy a lazy afternoon on the river.

This was a place to be relaxing for tubing. Free parking at Don White Memorial Park where the start…read moreoff location is. Please note that there is limited parking space available. Upon arriving, the website says that they have different hours of operation on the weekdays and weekends and depending on water levels and condition of day. We came on a Saturday around 3, when last bookings for rentals are at 4. One staff member said they stopped doing walk ins, however they changed their mind so we got lucky.. they charge for the tube which was $22, a "convenience fee," and shuttle charge for $4 a person. And if you want a square cooler tube it was $10. It was a kind of an unprofessional environment with young adults working the table to take in our payments. You have to leave one ID of the whole group you're with for security reasons I'm assuming, but you get it back at the end. Now, we got our tubes and life jackets and off to the Chattahoochee we go! The water was freezing cold even though it was a hot 90° outside. The thing that sucked most was my tube I was in, was already starting to deflate, along with another tube deflating slowly as well. That's wonderful.. There was an accident that happened on the ride down the river. My boyfriend had a shoulder injury previously, and somehow his shoulder dislocated while trying to push off a pier to get us away from the side.. well that was unexpected. It was tough to even get him out of the river and we didn't finish until after 6pm almost 7 by the time I went to grab my ID. And on my way towards the shuttle, not only did it stopped at 6, I wasn't even told they stopped running by that time. So the only option was to take a 5 minute lyft/Uber or walk 30+ minutes back to the starting point where the car is parked.

I ripped a fin box out of an inflatable paddleboard and took it to Festive Water Paddlesports to…read moresee if it could be repaired. They were able to repair it and did an excellent job. They were fast, friendly, and extremely knowledgeable. In addition, the store has a great inventory of both white water and flat water kayaks, accessories, and other paddling related equipment. The owner Tim and Stephen were both great to work with and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I would highly recommend them for anyone looking for kayaks, paddle boards or other paddle related equipment or services.

Loved , loved, loved working with Tim. He provided excellent service. Highly recommend. Don't…read morewaste your time going anywhere else.