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!

Our initial experience with Crockett's was several years ago, the river was too high for us to…read morefloat with the small kids we had with us. We were camping at Spring Creek. When the river had dropped enough to float, Amanda and Creed showed up with rafts - much more suitable and safe for our group at the time. Since then, Crockett's have been our absolute go-to whenever we float in this area. We've rented and day-floated many times. We've floated overnight several times. They've shuttled our vehicles to a variety of locations as we ventured up and down for more of the Buffalo. Crockett's have always offered the best and most dependable advice - and have ALWAYS under promised and then over delivered!

We planned and reserved canoes to put in at 8am when it was raining. They pushed us back to 10:30…read more When we arrived after a 5 hour trip they said the water up river was rising and all they could do is change from a day canoe trip to a 45 minute raft trip. The quoted price from 45$ per canoe was changed to 65$. She said we can't cancel, but we have to pay and they would give us a one year credit. We went to wild bills who had put in people all day long and had no issues at all. I would not recommend setting your expectations for this outfitter.

A heartfelt thank you to Gabe Novak at Crooked Creek Outfitters for an unforgettable experience. My…read morenieces and I embarked on a float trip today on Crooked Creek, and it was truly a day of pure joy. The weather was flawless, and the creek's gentle flow perfectly complemented our adventure. Gabe's expertise and warm guidance made all the difference, as he walked us through the process and empowered the least experienced among us to grasp the basics. As we set off, laughter and excitement filled the air - a testament to the magic of Crooked Creek Outfitters. Given our busy lives, it's rare for the three of us to come together, but Crooked Creek Outfitters made this reunion seamless and effortless. All we had to focus on was soaking in the breathtaking beauty. Thank you, Gabriel Novak, for crafting memories that will last a lifetime. Also the cost was extremely reasonable. If you think you can't afford a float trip call Gabe his prices are shocking!

Gabe runs a tip top outfitter service. He is very trustworthy, dependable, and accommodating. We…read morehad an awesome July 4th weekend kayaking Crooked Creek. We highly recommend this awesome outfitter.

they could start having better customer service, better employees, and much more. The front desk…read morewas rude. I would not recommend going here.

I'm so happy that I came across a Facebook post where someone recommended BRO. We are not…read moreexperienced kayakers and you should keep that in mind as you read this because that is the perspective from which I write. The person who took my reservation on the phone was fantastic. When we got to their main location, the girls who helped get us ready were outstanding. There was one person in particular, who was so incredibly helpful and put us at ease. When you finish up your registration you can use the restrooms at their store and there's plenty of merchandise that you can buy, both things that are helpful (think sunscreen, dry bags, snacks), and things that are fun, like postcards and stickers. We paid for a tandem kayak and for a valet service, which was very helpful and made it so that we had to drive to the put in place and then only had to pick up our car when we got to the end of our time. I didn't realize that the drive to the place where we would pick up the kayak and start our float (about 18 mins from the store) was over about 2 miles of a VERY bumpy, dusty, rocky road. Somebody might have mentioned it or it was in the literature, but I just missed it and was slightly worried because we just had a 2 wheel drive rental, and it was rough riding to get there so keep that in mind. When we arrived there was a pit toilet which was helpful and the guys helping with the boats were good (You might want to have some cash to give you a tip although I don't think that's expected but our guy was extra helpful.) Also I want to mention that I am plus-sized and had no problems with the kayak at all. We had an incredible time and it took us about three hours altogether including one stop along the way of about 20 minutes where we ate a snack (made sure to clean all of our trash up), swam for a while and went on our way. We went on a Tuesday at 11am and thought it was slightly crowded, it never felt overwhelming, and we were able to slow down or speed up whenever we felt that we were too close to another group. I also thought that people were respectful when they had speakers and it was never loud or obnoxious. Two things I didn't know before that I hope can help someone else. The first is that there were a couple of times when we went over fast moving water (I can't even really call it rapids, but definitely moving quickly) where we got stuck on the rocks and almost turned over. Not a huge deal and almost entirely due to our lack of experience, but just keep that in mind it's not 100% floating peacefully the entire time. Once we had that experience on the first couple times we were completely fine for the rest. The other thing is that just past the place where you pull in and drop off your kayak is a super fun area where you can paddle into a cave, jump from the rocks, and just kind of hang out. If we would've known that it was there we would've stayed around a bit longer. Again, nobody's fault Just something we didn't know beforehand. I highly recommend Buffalo River outfitters - we had a blast!

I was visiting Cotter for a few days and was excited to have the opportunity to float this portion…read moreof the buffalo river. Wild Bills was recommended to me and the rental and floating experience was seamless. I rented a kayak for the 10 mile float. It was late June and the water was perfect and the float was scenic. John provided a bronco busting bus ride to the river. The people at the shop were friendly and helpful. Kayak rental was $69 plus tax. But they do provide a 30 minute bus ride to the drop off to save you the trouble of running cars.

We showed up late in the canoe season. Asked about renting a canoe for a 6.5 hour trip on the…read moreriver. Unfortunately, we do not believe what we were told about the conditions of the river were true. The man behind the counter told us that we may have to, drag our canoe through a couple of spots but no big deal. After setting up camp in Buffalo point campground and actually taking a look at the river and seeing people come off the river, everyone was dragging canoes and Buffalo point, most of the river was just simply ankle deep, we would've had to drag a canoe for miles through slippery rocks to get to the destination for pick up. So one of two things happened, the owners of wild Bill outfitter do not know the river conditions or they did not tell us the truth. So unfortunate. Needless to say, we did not show up the next morning bright and early to rent anything. I felt like I dodged a $100 bullet of frustration by not renting from these people. And I would not recommend wild bills outfitter for river conditions, information, go look for yourself.

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.

Great experience, Staff was very nice and informative, kayaks were nice and in decent shape. River…read morewas cold, lots of fish and wildlife along the way. Thought it was a good value in a tourist spot. Recommend 100% if you're in the Branson area.

Issac and Hannah were so awesome and helpful during our visit. They checked us in and got us in our…read morekayak quickly. The launch is super easy and the instructions on where to go were clear. This is a great choice when you are thinking about a kayak outing self-guided. It is a great value and we would recommend these folks if you are looking for some time on the water.

Beautiful Campground. Well maintained, friendly and quick to respond staff. We stayed in Cabin 1…read morefor 4 nights, and loved every second of it. I highly recommend this campground whether you are in a RV or looking at one of the 2 river front cabins.

A very nice campground. We stayed on a full hookup sight and used their shower facilities…read more Everything was clean and well maintained. The grounds were also well kept and trimmed. Wifi provided a good signal. Sheryl at front desk was quick to respond to my request and set me up with a nice campsite. I also met Michael, the ground manager, who was very friendly and eager to assist. We will definitely stay there again next time we're in that area.

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!

This was a really great experience on our anniversary trip. Our tour guide was amazing and kept the…read moretour engaging. Well worth the price of admission. *There is a coupon online.

This is one of several cave systems in North Central Arkansas. We have visited War Eagle Caverns in…read morethe past and other caves throughout the US. It was very scenic, and caves do differ in their internal formations. Some have smooth walls and large open caverns. Some are more jagged with twisting, narrow passages. This was more of the latter. Word to the wise: steep stairs formed out of rock, passageways where a person had to lean sideways to pass through. I bumped my head on one and I'm short. Expect constant dripping from above due to 100% humidity, with wet walkways, stairs and railings. You could easily slip if not prepared. In fact our guide told us the back section of the cave had been closed to tours because it was now too slippery. We were able to see some bats at the end of the tour. As jagged caves go, it was impressive. Our guide's jokes felt scripted and forced. We found him not terribly friendly, and no one laughed. He did not seem to enjoy his job. Aside from that, it was an entertaining way to spend an hour and a half on the way to Eureka Springs.