We did a family canoeing trip for an hour at Cape Fear River Adventures and it was nice. The…read morescenery was nothing exciting and it was full sun the whole time, but our daughter enjoyed the experience. I think tubing would be a little more exciting. Everything was very organized and well run. The grounds are nice too; there's some chairs to sit, relax, and watch the river while the kids play.

I enjoyed learning about the Cape Fear River for the Outfitter Assistances at the Lillington…read morelocation. I also saw River otters, Beavers wrestling on a bank while I kayaked between Boone Trail Canoe and Kayak Access Point to Deep Rover park. I was lucky and excited . I had a good time learning about the ecosystem, geography and cultural history of that area.

There is still a lot of summer left. Hands down the crew at Over The Toon are the best! Our family…read morehad a wonderful day and they provided us all we needed to make some great memories.

Would definitely recommend renting with Over The Toon! The boats are clean, the communication with…read morethe staff is awesome, and you cannot beat the price. Will 100% rent again! Thanks for a great outing!!

When you set out to kayak the historic Haw River it's hard to suppress speculative thoughts about…read moreyour adventure and wonder how it will all turn out. This was on our minds as my wife and I drove past an "entering Alamance County" road sign on our way to the Haw River Canoe & Kayak Company at Saxapahaw, North Carolina. A leisurely drive along Swepsonville-Saxapahaw Road parallels the Haw and suggests a hint of our forthcoming adventure. A tough bridge built for hard times stands over massive, craggy, dark gray rocks, chiseled into the river bottom by the waters bonding the town of Saxapahaw to the earth and the history of this area. On arrival, we could see paddlers struggling to sandwich their watercraft among the rocks around the Saxapahaw bridge. But we never foresaw when we left here, our memories would bear an indelible imprint of this place as "Aramanche" -- a place where Native Americans saw water flow through blue clay. One reason to rent a Kayak here is to unplug yourself from the present and reconnect with the past. In fact, the owner and his staff will tell you his fondest wish is for customers is to "unplug and reconnect." When you cast your eyes out over the Haw as you paddle a kayak, you'll see tranquil and rapid running waters, deep cuts into riverbanks and tree lines, and evidence of the dominating torrential waters that have run for millennia along this 110-mile river down to the Cape Fear basin near the Atlantic coast. The geological history of this place is violent. But there's more. There's tons of history and culture to absorb. Generations of native Americans and later, European colonists, are bound up in the history of this river. Native Americans ran The Great Trading Path that ran from Chester County, PA, along the Shenandoah Mountains roughly to where I-81 and route 220 meet near Danville, Virginia, today. From there, settlers found their way into North Carolina along the Haw. Why Go? If you're interested in American history, you'll visit to have fun and to bask vicariously in the river that was once part of the Underground Railroad. Along this river, Quakers would shepherd slaves from house-to-house, across the Ohio River, and into the free territories in the west. If you're a history buffwith an archaeological bent, you'll visit the Haw to find that blue-gray clay the Siouan Indians used as body paint. It was found in Saxapahaw, and the Indians called this clay "Aramanche", meaning, a place where "water flows through blue clay" in Eastern Siouan. If you're interested in seismology, you'll be curious about the natural fault line running from this area down to Charleston, S.C., that triggered the Great Charleston Earthquake of 1886. You can see this line on the surface under a little bridge in the nearby village of Glencoe, N.C., along Highway 62. If you enjoy riding the rapids as a Kayaker, you'll need to sign up for a class-III white-water adventure. The fault line that runs from Glencoe down toward the Cape Fear river basin features sharp drop-offs triggering the rapid waters adrenaline junkies crave. A guided tour along the Haw lasts about 3-hours. Go, unplug, reconnect with American history and, enjoy!

we were booked on Thursday @11 am. we were an hour away and it was raining. called the number…read moreposted online twice but couldn't get a hold of anyone when we called. left a VM. but no call back. we drove the hour and nobody was there. A couple of minutes later a nice young lady showed up. we agreed the weather was so bad the paddle could not go ahead. it is disappointing we had to drive 2 hours (there and back) for nothing when if someone had been proactive to contact us to say let's cancel. they need to monitor phone calls etc. or have a way to get in contact. We went back the next day when the weather was perfect. Lovely 3 mile paddle. Remember, you have to walk 1/4 mile trail to the launch with all your stuff including the paddles and walk back When done. There was nobody there to meet us on our return but no big deal I guess. They share the bathrooms with the business upstair. Very basic.

One of the best groups I have ever joined. Staff at Southport, NC is incredible. I would recommend…read morejoining this club if you want a no hassle boating experience and the "Freedom" to make the best of your day on the water.

I have never owned a boat, but having grown up near the water have always heard friends who were…read moreboat-owners complain about repairs, maintenance and docking. That's why I was so intrigued when I heard about the Freedom Boat Club at Jordan Lake (which is the closest body of water to me). I describe it to my friends as a "country club for boats". Like a country club you have an initiation fee and a monthly maintenance. But that gives you hassle-free access to a fleet of boats. Your ownership experience amounts to nothing more than reserving your time online, showing up at the lake at the designated time, having a blast out on the water, and then when the day is done handing the keys back to the dock crew and driving away. As far as cost is concerned I compared the cost of the boat club to what I was paying for Hurricanes season tickets. It turned out that 1 year of the Canes tickets would pay for several years of Freedom Boat Club - that was a no-brainer for me. Finally, the staff at FBC are great. They help you carry your stuff to and from the car to your boat, see you off and most importantly to me, are out on the dock waiting for me when I come in to help me pull into the slip. When my 3 boys entered their teenage years I was looking for ways to stay connected to them, and activities on the lake were a great fit. Tubing, knee-boarding (and later on wake-boarding) became a fun way to get them outside and active. They looked forward to having friends out there with them, and were happy to have Dad out there driving the boat and keeping things safe. As a guy with very little practical boating experience, the Freedom Boat Club allowed me to create great times and memories with my family.

The young men who ran the operation on 5/23/26 were helpful and capable, and the equipment was in…read moregood shape and appropriate. I cannot see how things could have been better.

Friendly staff, easy booking process, and a very peaceful 3 hour float ! The river is pretty…read morestagnant, so you will need some upper body strength to get moving in some spots, but it is very relaxing for the most part. I was hoping to see some wildlife, but only saw a squirrel and a bunch of dragonflies! Highly recommended this company and would definitely do this again.

We had the best float ever. The people who run the place are very cool. They gave very clear…read moreinstructions and prioritized our safety. Out tubes were so cool and fit together like puzzle pieces. Our cooler tube was a great size and we fit our cooler and a dry bag in it. The weather happened to be perfect at 1 pm and the water was high bc of all the rain. There are 3 little rapids at the beginning and it took us a minute to figure out how to navigate it once we dropped in, but once we were past, it was very peaceful and fun. We will be doing this one again! Best place yet!

Professional, clean, reliable business! The staff are very friendly and kind, tell you like it is,…read morefair pricing, fun experience. We floated twice this summer so far and have plans for a third. Great service, good prices, a fun time for sure. We will be back!

Terrible ownership. David Hargrove is rude, racist and does not know how to run a business…read more At first he was charging us $20 for tubing plus parking. Which is fine but then he changed the price on some people because they got there later, to $40 per person plus parking. (This was not even for tubing but just to be in the little area which was already paid for, by family members that were already there. ) During this time he kept making racist comments, such as "I hate Guatemalans ", and " If you don't speak English, just leave my property. " We would have left but we had already paid and he would not refund us our money. When we asked him for a refund he said he wouldn't give it to us and tried to take back what he said. And after everyone had paid which was over $1200 at this point. He towed 1 of our vehicles, even though we paid for parking. (He did this while we went tubing) It was $480+ to get the vehicle back and we could not get it back till the next day. We live an hour away... We will not be returning and giving our hard earned money to this business ever again.

Please Note: Under new owners who are not part of the negative reviews given years ago. Their tubes…read moreare $20 with a bus ride up the river to the drop off spot. They have cooler float for your stuff to keep it as dry as possible, which was worth it($10). There are plenty of spots on the journey to stop and swim. Big grass field to park at. I saw that if you bring your own tube you can hitch a ride for $10. Great owners and staff, who made sure someone was there at the end to help grab their tubes. Plenty of space to get out of the water. They have phone covers and rope for sale if you forget yours. Great time all around and we were on the River for about roughly 2.5-3hours. They take other payments instead of just cash.

Awesome river for tubing! Ultra relaxing and a few small rapids to keep it fun & interesting…read more Dog-friendly (I tube with my pups) & the parking is easily accessible. There are shuttles & tubes/kayaks for your convenience. I definitely recommend. We will be going back !

People traveled in from out of town. All packed and off to the river, and then Dan River Co…read morecancelled. Said it was too cold. Forecast is 65 and sunny. This was the one trip I would get to do with my kids this year, and they canceled because 65 and sunny is too cold!!! Disappointing doesn't cut it.

The 2020 season has come to an end, but they will be opening back up spring 2021…read more This is a good place to get a nice and relaxing kayak adventure. It goes along the Little River for about 3 miles and will take about an hour and a half to complete. The single kayak is about $30 or a tandem for about $50 for adults. A youth kayak is about $15 or you can get a canoe for around $65 that can hold a family of 4. Once booked, there is a 48 hour policy for a full refund. If weather is an issue, then you'll get a voucher to be used for a later date. The route itself is very calm and there are not any rapids or fast moving areas. You'll pass a freeway bridge signaling that the end of the trip is coming up. You'll take your board up and a van will come and pick you up and will take you back. Overall, pretty simple!

Great day for a river run! Excellent location to put in a kayak with extremely adequate parking…read morearea. At first glance you might expect to hear some road noise but the entire 3 mile run is quiet and isolated. The river is not too deep and perfect for any size kayak. There are a couple areas that are a little adventurous that require some traversing but it's a lot of fun with friends. I would definitely recommend this spot to anyone out for a casual paddle or a good workout. Thanks for a great time, we will be back!