Went in April 2026 and had a blast! The kayaking guides,…read moreTara and Eddie, are amazing. Such a beautiful aura with thrse 2. Easy to talk with, engaging and informative. They made my first trip to Burgess Falls amazing. I love their pink theme and the story behind their mascot. The meeting area is easy to find by GPS and there's signs as you get close. Small parking area. After going over the rules, we get on their bus to get to the destination. Kayak training is provided and then you're off. They encouraged us to enjoy the experience and take our time. We never felt rushed. Free to explore at your own leisure. The kayaking part was easy and not taxing. Wildlife present to see. Once you get close to the falls you have to walk about 10 minutes to the falls. Very rocky area. Make sure you have good shoes. I wore water shoes and I'd recommendjust wearing sneakers or those good for trails that you don't mind getting wet because I felt everything in those water shoes. Lol. They had their own challenge of keeping the area clean by collecting trash rhat you can participate in if you wished. At the falls - you got to kayak around or stand in the water and/or under the falls and Tara will take pics of you that she'll later send for free. Amazing shots. Breathtaking falls. It was a blast and refreshing! Once you return back to the starting point they have their own portable potties that you can use and a shed to change your clothes in. Plus, personal care items are available for use. There is a small gift shop too. Everything about the experience was professional from start to finish! I highly recommend you take this tour!

I'm convinced Tara & Eddie do this just to make friends, spread joy, and have an amazing time. I…read morebooked this as a solo adventure for my birthday. Everyone else came with a group and as we were taking off, Eddie said we're all going to leave here friends. I brushed it off thinking nothing of it until I was sitting on a rock sharing a pb&j with an 83 year old named Ruth. I had a blast, a birthday I'll never forget. The price is stellar - comes with a shuttle to the launch pad, kayak rentals with all of the nicknacks, drinks, pictures, and a history lesson!!! I still haven't stopped talking about it and I went in September. I'll be back with friends! Eddie & Tara are such down to earth people. You can tell this is a passion of theirs and they truly value your safety. PS don't cheap out on shoes.

Super friendly and accommodating. They were great with their communication. We rescheduled (our…read moreown decision) twice due to weather and they were super friendly about it. Such a great trip with the kids. Highly recommend.

Took the kids to Burgess Falls. Parking at Franks was easy and they were super friendly. Did not…read moreeat but definitely will next time. The owner took us as a group and we enjoyed the 3 hours. The falls are amazing.

I would give zero stars like the other person. Booked online, showed up, was told they suddenly…read moreclosed, got a voicemail saying they would refund me but they won't. I've called, emailed, and filed fraud with my bank. They stole $100 of my money. Don't chance it. Not worth having your money stolen. Very dishonest people unfortunately.

Kayaking and paddle boarding birthday trip was such a good experience that I went back in October…read morefor fall break with my daughters and can't wait to return next year. Beautiful memories, stunning photos, and wonderful staff. Highly recommend this hidden gem!

We have kayaked this 6 mile stretch of the Caney Fork twice…read more Our first was with another competitor. All I can say is they have great advertising and a Pirate and that's about it. Prices are comparable and kayaks are identical. We started off waiting nearly an hour before our departure time to make sure we have a full van load before leaving. After a 20 minute drive we put our kayaks in and had a nice float to our destination. That's where the fun ended. We had no one to meet us there from the company to direct us as to what we needed to do with the kayak, pfa's, etc. Finally someone shows up one hour later. They took our kayak and drop us off at a parking lot at the top of the hill where we waited another 30 mins for a ride back to the store. No communication and disorganized to say the least. This time we choose to use Caney Fork Outdoors. Not as well advertised but this is a hidden gem. Couldn't have been happier with our experience. 10 minutes from the time we swiped the credit card we were on the water. No hour wait to fill the van, no 20 min drive to the water. Just pay and play. Had a great day on the water then when we were done, they were waiting for us to load up the kayak and we were in a van and back to our car in 10 minutes. It was night and day to our first trip. I know not everyone's experience will be the same with either company, but just think it's worth it to give the folks at Caney Fork Outdoors a try. They may not have the flashy advertising but you are treated like a customer not a number and they are focused on you having a great time. Customer for life as they treat you right.

We were in town from Jacksonville, Florida visiting family and wanted to explore so we booked our…read morekayaks the day before to ensure we wouldn't miss out on time slots. The family owned operation was extremely helpful and kind. I would definitely recommend this business to anyone and everyone. We look forward to returning soon to do it again. The views were amazing and the water was perfect for a nice swim in the middle. We also stumbled upon some cows about half way through as well. Super awesome! After we were done with our kayak trip we went next door to have lunch and the food was also amazing and no complaints. Thanks guys!!

This was a great time. We live outdoor activities so the nature was great. Let me explain why the 3…read morestars then... They are not really on time with their check in and dropping off schedules. We were told we needed to be there 30 minutes before our 11am departure. We got on the bus after 11:15 and it's a 20 minutes drive to the drop off area. Jennifer was great. It was her first day and she was killing it like a pro. They get us to sign the release forms if you didn't do it online then you go inside to get your wristbands and make you payment if needed. They offer boat and other water toys for rent. Once we were inside, McKenzie was nice and helpful. She took our payment and gave us our wrist bands. After that we wait till the groups are ready and things where they need to improve. People that are ready and came on time should not have to wait and lose time on the river. Specially when they are VERY on time to pick you up at 5pm sharp. ... They need improvement, they know it... they are trying. They have an app you can download but good luck with service IMPORTANT warning information given in the "training": It's illegal to operate a canoe while drinking alcoholic drinks. They will give you a BUI (Boating Under the Influence) so be safe and always bring a designated captain or a pirate or both! Whatever floats your boat So, overall it's not a bad spot but definitely come as they open so you don't feel rushed or shorted out of time. Stay safe!

Went last Tuesday for the short (1-3 hour) kayak trip…read more Couple of pro tips. First, if there aren't any generators going, the water levels can be low in areas and the flow is slow. So your trip will take closer to 2-3 hours, without stopping somewhere for a picnic lunch. Which will be possible since there are plenty of places where it is easy to beach yourself and take a break. Second, bring lots of sunscreen. And even so, consider a long sleeve sun shirt and possibly something for your legs. There were no bugs to speak of (we started around 11:30 AM and finished 6.3 miles later at 1:30 PM) Our weather was in the high 80s and mostly sunny, so bring plenty to drink. There aren't any places to purchase anything along the way, so plan accordingly. They have a good selection of snacks and drinks at the store and don't provide anything on the 30-45 minute rides to the Caney and back. The trip was serene. We saw a couple of herons, a raccoon and some muskrats or perhaps river otters. And some hawks, but not the bald eagles. Another couple saw some deer, but we instead saw the infamous river cows. Anyway, we enjoyed it and though we aren't as young as we once were, getting back to nature helped transport us to younger days we spent in the outdoors.

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

We just had an awesome day on the water with the help of Stones River Kayak and Canoe. It was very…read moreeasy to book online, waivers were easily completed online and they issue tickets for your Apple wallet. They texted us in the morning to confirm our reservation then promptly met us at the Jefferson Springs boat ramp. We were quickly outfitted an off to explore. We found lots of wildlife and pristine river banks that we were free to explore as all the land on both sides of the river is public. We spent about 3.5 hours on the water and had quick lunch break in the middle at the great park where the ramp is located that is set up with picnic tables, public restrooms and grills! The Stones River company kept in touch with us and were ready at the end of our rental to promptly collect the kayaks. We would highly recommend this company for your kayak rental needs!

Anthony is great, I've gone twice so far and plan to go again. I like that they have a variety of…read morekayak and or canoe options and can most times accommodate you for a last minute paddle session. I also really appreciate being able to book online which makes things super convenient

What a great deal, and super fun! This was our second family outing, we rented 8 kayaks. April…read moregeared us up for a great day on the water. She gave us directions and off we went. We love to swim in fresh water, so we were able to park and swim with the whole family. We did parking and swimming all day. The family loved the food, drinks and snacks, we brang enough for lunch and dinner. A few of us even took naps--RELAXING. Thanks April, see you next time.

The owners at Sharp Springs Kayak and Canoe Rentals are 100% the reason why we will be coming back…read moreto use them every time! (Well, the amazing day on the water factors in there, too). We had a group wanting to kayak ranging from Newbs to Expert, so we were a mixed and dubious crew for sure, but they set us up with the right types of kayak and explained everything we needed to know, including maps and tips for a great day. We spent hours on the water paddling and exploring, and even more time all grouped up as one big kayak float together laughing and enjoying the amazing day with each other, it was the best time! Next time we plan on using them for our Elk River trip, which they also do. Such an amazing day could have really tanked with a negative start, or people that weren't good at making us feel comfortable on the water and kayaks. You guys had such a positive mood, and such a helpful vibe we felt great from the start! 5 stars!

Ted made for an exceptional canoe ride for our group from start to finish. Our group was visiting…read morethe area and he was able to fit us in last minute on a busy Saturday with two canoes for four adults and two dogs (!). He and his son were so friendly and informative, we really appreciated how accommodating they were. Can't say enough good things, I highly recommend Mutt E Waters to anyone looking for water activities!

Ted & his son, Charlie were such nice and helpful people! They had the canoes already in the water…read morefor us when we arrived. Ted went over the rules and guidelines carefully with our group in order to help us remain safe on our trip. He gave great advice on where to park the canoes to get out and swim. He was very informative when we asked about other attractions in Kentucky. He made an exception for us and let our dogs come along on our canoe trip which we super appreciated. It was a great experience that I highly recommend everyone try. The lake was beautiful, we had an amazing time.

My mom and I thought this would be a great addition to our mother/daughter vacation. And we were…read moreright! We both are scared of heights and were nervous but excited! You can repeat the lower obstacles the whole time if you don't want to advance farther up. I love a challenge so I went as high as I could with the time given! I wasn't able to complete all of them since I was helping to pry my mom off one of the poles. Once I talked her through the obstacles, she was able to do it again even faster! The folks working there were patient and kind. It was beautiful weather and this was a highlight to our vacation! Besides the straps, they provide hats and a glove to help protect your hands. I recommend using a GOPro!

Had an amazing time with the family. I am normally very afraid of heights and notorious for my…read morelack of balance but was able to challenge myself. The guides were great and gave thorough instructions and kept us entertained with their sense of humor. I will definitely love to come back and enjoy the course again!!