The owner was extremely friendly and even let us go out on the river, despite being 2 weeks from…read moreofficially opening.

Great place to go for relaxing and enjoying good vibes with friends. Staff is had the best customer…read moreservice Ive ever witness. Will be visiting again!!

A hidden gem!! We spent a family weekend here it was amazing. So relaxing. There was kayaking…read more(single or double) tubing, canoeing. Marcy and her staff were attentive and friend. A must see adventure

The owners are the sweetest, most accommodating hosts! The camp store is well stocked. We had our…read moreAnnual Ladies-Only camping trip here. Our sites were right on the river and they have free fire wood. We floated on Saturday and we had great weather!

I'm soaked, my glasses are dripping, and I couldn't be happier! This jet tour was as exciting as it…read morewas informative! Our tour guide, Ben, was comical and cheesy in the best way. Between describing the Dells' breathtaking rock formations and history, he safely and splashily zoomed us around the Wisconsin river! What a blast! This tour was far more thrilling than expected!

had Captain Kenny! he did a awesome job and it is so much fun and we got soake! my favorite part is…read morewhen the boat gets spun around! I highly recommend it

Highly recommended from our family. We loved the boat and service provided for the boat. Kat and…read moreJeremy helped us with our reservation and with getting out on the boat. They were both awesome to deal with. Nice size pontoon boat for our family of four. More people could have fit on comfortably. 8 would probably be a comfortable amount at most, but you probably could fit more. Not sure more than 8 would be as comfortable. Plenty of room on the boat. We boated the entire day and even fished off the boat. The boat has a depth finder and fish finder as one unit on the boat. The boat seemed fairly new and in great shape. Plenty of comfortable seating cushions on the boat. It could have used more cup holders, though. Plenty of storage under the seats and cushions. We did several stops to swim while out on the lake. The lake is not very deep (Castle Rock Lake) so go more towards the center of the lake to swim. There it was around 15-20 feet deep. You could anchor there with no problems. Awesome ladder on the boat to get back in the boat from the water. With four in the boat, plenty of room to fish. Casting or bobber fishing. Fish finder on the boat was a nice touch. It helped find good areas to fish, but we had no luck catching any that day. Smooth ride while boating on Castle Rock Lake. Not many boats on the lake the day we were out on the lake. We didn't see many boats on the lake the whole time we were there. That's nice that the lake does not get too crowded with boat traffic. The boat has a Bluetooth radio to connect your phone for music and a nice music system for enjoying your boat ride. Overall smooth experience reserving the boat in advance and then getting out on the water. Kat showed us how to use the boat and then we were off on the lake boating. Seamless experience from reservation to turning the boat in at the end of the day. Highly recommend renting a boat from them on Castle Rock Lake. Just so you know, they operate out of a shack next door to the Shipwreck Bay Bar and Restaurant. The shack is located on the hill above their docks. There is a banner on the side of the shack that says Castle Rock Water Sports. That is where you start your day. For lunch while boating, the restaurant by the boat rental docks, Shipwreck Bay Bar and Grill, is great and so is the Dirty Turtle Bar and Grill just North of there via water. TIP: When filling your boat with gas at the end of your boating day before turning it in, go to the Dirty Turtle Restaurant/Bar down the way from the Castle Rock Water Sports docks. It's about half a mile or less North of their rental docks by water. The gas pump is by the Dirty Turtle Bar and Grill itself. You will have to pull the boat all the way into the marina by water and up to the dock right in front of the Dirty Turtle bar where the gas pump is at. Dock your boat there and go into the restaurant with your credit card. Tell the bartender that you want to fill-up your boat and they hold your card and turn on the pump for you. Go back out and fill your boat to full from the pump. The pump hose is pretty long and will stretch most of the way down the dock to fill your boat no matter where you dock it. After filling your boat with gas, go back into the bar and pay. They can put it on your card or you can pay cash instead. Knowing all this would have saved us some time, but we figured it out, finally. Enjoy!!!

The entire booking process went extremely smoothly and our pontoon boat was great. Jeremy was very…read morehelpful, and helped us realize that we were charged too much for gas. He was also very nice and gave us a quick tour of how to use the boat.

The staff are all so friendly! It was our first time kayaking with a group of people. They did a…read moregreat job explaining and answering all of our questions. They offer many different options to take. Would definitely recommend them and we will be coming back!

The family who runs this are really great. Excellent canoes, beautiful stretch of river and perfect…read morecustomer service. Our time on the water was seamless and we got to truly relax and enjoy the majesty of the Driftless

Captain Kevin was the best! He took us up and down the river, pointing out things of interest, and…read moretook us to a great beach. He made our day a day to remember!

From the owner: One of a kind Tiki Pontoon in the Wisconsin Dells great for family/friends, guys/girls getaways,…read morebirthday celebrations, company outing, bachelor/bachelorettte parties, or for whatever reason!

Me and my wife were not thrilled with our experience. It was way too crowded at dinner tables. We…read morewere smooshed and older man kept bumping my wife's arm while eating and waitress forgot my drink. We should have been more spread out at tables - not at full capacity. Also , the prime rib was over done and chicken was pinkish. People were a tad snooty also.

Well maintained paddle boat which deserves high marks. From launch to meal service, staff was…read morefriendly and welcoming. About a 2 hour ride in total. Highly recommend!

Myself and a few friends have been coming here for years. Always had a great experience with…read moreEVERYONE there. Even to the point that they even know us there. That's how good they are or that's how much we go there (twice this month alone). This weekend was the point that I decided to put in a review because of the people there. We usually rent a pontoon boat with a tube and have a BLAST! But even this weekend Jenna even rode by on a waverunner and asked if everything was ok while we BBQ'd on a beach. And it was, it's great to get that attention from a place that if I am not mistaken is family owned. But long story short everyone here is cool, from the rental desk to the people on the dock, to the guy directing traffic by the office. I'll be back here again many many more times to come. Also most likely at least once more this season alone. Worth the drive from Chicago!

Worst customer service ever!!! Asked where the boat rental was " well we have signs what dont you…read moreread them . Like excuse me?? Later talking to a friend on the phone. Mentioned "the parking is chaos?the parking was chaos? People were double parked. They had a guy directing traffic like 15 golf carts all over the Manager Yells" no it wasn't??...me "yes it was" her " cancel there reservation" a $500 reservation?? Ok Buy Felicia we are locals and we will never be back or recommend ever!! I have never been so poorly treated But after seeing other reviews, looks like this is their normal worst custom for service?! I do believe that a company would be so snotty and rude out of the gate!! Wow just wow!! This place is awful!!

They have all the paddle options but best of all they also have sup yoga!…read more How does this even work? They have buoys with carabiners where you clip the end of your paddle to so you don't drift off. The instructor and staff helps you get clipped in. And then from there the instructor guides you through a yoga session in water, sun, wind elements.

Brittingham Boats has been one of my favorite summer traditions for years. I drive from the…read moreMilwaukee area at least once every summer specifically to kayak here, and I've always loved the whole experience. They offer kayaks, canoes, paddleboards and pedal boats, plus a beach for swimming. There's a cute little snack shop with really yummy grilled cheese sandwiches and beverages, T-shirts for sale, and a deck with tables and chairs, plus chaise lounges where you can relax in the sun. They also offer special events like burgers on the bay, where you kayak out to a pontoon boat where they're grilling burgers and other special event events throughout the summer. One of the things that makes this spot so special is the location. Brittingham Boats sits on Lake Monona, just west of John Nolen Drive, with largest section of Lake Monona and the Monona Terrace on the other side of the drive. In a normal summer, one of my favorite paddles is heading east, under the railroad bridge and John Nolen Drive, and out onto Lake Monona. From there, you can paddle along the shoreline and hang out near Monona Terrace, enjoying the views, watching the other kayakers and boaters, and even spotting plenty of open-water swimmers--many of whom I imagine are training for IRONMAN Wisconsin, held right here every September. There are also several different routes available depending on how far you want to explore, including paddles that can take you toward Lake Mendota and Lake Wingra, as well as routes in the direction of Olbrich Botanical Gardens and other scenic areas around Madison. **A note for summer 2026:** construction along John Nolen Drive appears to have interrupted that usual route, and I don't believe you can currently paddle through to Lake Monona. When I got there last Friday the weather turned and I didn't go out but from the looks of the construction going on, you can't get under John Nolan Drive Here's why I was especially disappointed when I visited last Friday, for the first time this year. Unfortunately, the property looked tired and neglected. It felt as though it had been opened for the season but hadn't received cleaning-just opened the doors--areas needed sweeping, weeds and landscaping needed trimming, cobwebs needed removing, and several things could really benefit from cleaning, fresh paint and general maintenance. The bathrooms were especially disappointing. They were very rundown and so wet that I honestly didn't want to touch anything. I'm sharing this because I really DO love this place and want to continue coming back. Brittingham Boats has so much going for it--the location, the activities and the atmosphere are wonderful. I just hope some time, attention and investment can be put into cleaning up and refreshing the place. A little TLC would go a very long way toward bringing back the charming place I've enjoyed making a special trip to visit every summer.