Had a great experience with Smoky SUP! Rented three paddle boards. They were delivered, carried…read moredown to the lake and gave us a brief lesson on how to use them. Very nice people and the paddle boards were in great shape. Provided life vests with whistles too. Highly recommend!!

From the owner: Servicing Douglas Lake with all of your Paddle Board needs.read more

For 2025 season best restaurant food on the lake. Yes. It offers little something for everyone and…read morea couple nice non-fried offerings such as amazing roasted brussels sprouts. The staff is friendly and ample shade for hot summer days. Only regret is a limited beer offering and no mixed drinks and only a cider if you're lucky. So if you want an adult beverage with your meal and aren't a beer drinker you might want to try some other place

Let me start off by saying this campground is difficult at best to find any information about…read moreonline. I tried to go to their website off several searches and nothing came up that was valid. I had been told about this site when passing through the area because of their water views and fair pricing. I was fortunate that the phone number on the site at least worked so I could find them. If you follow GPS, I wish you luck, if yours does what mine did it took me in circles and then kept saying rerouting. I opted to call the campground and their directions were so much more simplistic. With all that being said, once I arrived the tent camping here was nice. My site was level and on one of the many roads of camping. I was no where near the water, but that was ok because my site seemed to be far enough away from louder traffic which was going in and out of the marina area so that made my stay a bit more pleasant. I decided to talk a walk around camp and it seemed like there had been some upgrades around the campsite, still other areas looked like they still needed a bit of work. Specifically in the way of the long term campers area which looked a bit junky in some areas. I noticed that some of the RV paths had long hoses reaching across to access water, I am not sure if that was because their water wasn't working or if there were not enough spigots available. It looked like there were many using piggy backs. The playground looked fairly new, the restaurant which floats on the water smelled delicious from a distance and the restrooms were very clean. The staff was so friendly on my stay, someone drove past on a golf cart to welcome me when I had settled in and we had a great chat to which they told me there is a continued effort to make improvements to better accommodate campers including a project to potentially widen the roads on the RV loops. This place has some great potential but isn't quite there yet. I am interested in keeping up with this place to see how it changes over time. TIPS: * When you are in this area you are near 2 state parks which have a lot of hiking and water options as well. Both of these can be traveled to via boat from the marina. * In Rocky Top there is a very interesting historical exhibit to visit about the miners and the war which took place with these miners.

Just spent an amazing two days on the lake. We rented the 30' Pontoon boat from Sequoyah for both…read morethe 3rd and the 4th. This is a wonderful boat for cruising and just hanging out on the water of Norris Lake. With room for 15 adults this boat provides the perfect platform for entertains friends and family. After a day on the lake, let someone else do the cooking with dinner inside the Marina restaurant, or on the outdoor patio. Follow me on Yelp for more fun stuff to do in and around Knoxville.

One of the bigger nicer marinas at Norris lake. The staff at all the marinas are just the nicest…read moremost helpful people. Love this lake. It's so peaceful. We usually rent a boat for a few days ... not expert boat drivers. When we drive the boat up to all the marinas to get out or refuel they all are quick to help get us tied up to the dock and secured. All the employees have been friendly and get attitude. We have rents boats here but this time we were staying near another marina. They all are good to rent from ... I'd suggest you rent from the one near where you stay. the lake is huge so distance is a big factor.

I got their two person for two hours groupon as a treat for my boyfriend. The groupon was $32, and…read moreit was definitely a good price for the amount of fun we had. When we arrived, the staff was friendly and helped us get settled on the water. Two hours was the right amount of time. One hour would have been too short, but we were definitely tired by the end of two. One of the best things about this place is that it's already located on the water. You don't need to worry about hauling anything or finding somewhere to enter into the river. I'll definitely come back when I'm ready to go back out on the river.

I can't recommend this place enough! This summer has been hot and this is the perfect way to stay…read morecool and stay right down town! I booked a moonlight paddle and from beginning to end, it was Ah-Maze-Ing! The staff was incredible. They were all so cheerful and helpful from check in all the way to check out. We grabbed a beer at the beer porch at check in and let me tell you, this place is adorable. The bar is set up in a tiki style and they offer several beers selections on draft as well as in bottles. After a quick walk down to the water front, we were assisted with getting our paddle boards in the water. We paddled for 2 hours and watched the sun set. The vantage point from river offered beautiful views of the sunset over our pretty city. Once we were finished, we paddled in and were helped out of the water. We never had to carry anything! You can rent paddle boards, single and tandem kayaks, and hydro-bikes. The rates are reasonable, the staff is friendly, and there is so much fun to be had. Oh, and Wednesday's they offer half price rentals!

My husband and I called and set up an intro kayak safety lesson. The owner met us and took us…read morethrough a comprehensive session. He was knowledgeable, personable, and an overall great guy. We highly recommend this business

We rented two two person kayaks yesterday and had a great time. The new owner was a big help…read moretelling us where to go and see things. Great location. He was very easy to work with and we would definitely rent from him again.

beautiful 9 mile down river paddle, guided or unguided!read more

From the owner: Appalachia Outdoor Center & Norris Paddling Adventures are the premier Fun Watercraft rental…read morecompany providing Kayak, Canoe, Paddle-Board, Pontoon Peddle Boat and Hydro-Bike rentals on Norris Lake and the Clinch River. We offer a shuttle service for paddlers on the Clinch River for our three fun river trips.

The BEST for activities in the Chattahoochee River!! Tubing to be exact. The other places either…read moreoffered shorter distance or more expensive. This place was the full tubing experience at the bottom prices! Oozing hospitality to boot! The whole trip down the river took us 3 hours and it was not even crowded, so definitely a "can't miss"!

Linc took myself and my parents out paddle boarding and we had a blast! Both my parents struggled a…read morelittle bit and fell off their boards, but Linc was always there to the rescue (while I laughed) and always offered them some words of encouragement - very patient. We stopped midway for some delicious snacks and even stopped at a gorgeous waterfall to take some pictures! Linc also made sure to take a group picture on the water during our outing. Great communication before/during/after - the three of us had SO much fun, lots of laughs! Would highly recommend!

We had an amazing adventure on the Upper Section. Our guide Luke was amazing. Will definitely be…read moreback next year to do the upper and lower together.

Our family of 8 went out on the river today. Age ranges from 13 to 77. All guys. We had a fantastic…read moretime with this group. They did a great job of putting us right on the river, making it fun and keeping us safe. We would absolutely use them again. And big kudos to our excellent guides Derek and Carl.

Waterfall tour was amazing . From start to finish! Each waterfall more beautiful than the last…read more.. Capt Shane and was helpful & kind. Affordable and bring your bathing suits if you want to swim! Sidenote: parking is convenient if your their early and there's a separate charge for that. $8 per person! Sidenote 2: the water is a beautiful turquoise.... Close to the color of the water in the Caribbean!

Great value! The team was very helpful in getting us ready to go out on the water, The lake is…read morebeautiful, and there are plenty of little coves to explore. The equipment was well maintained, and we definitely got our money's worth with our time out on the water. It would be nice if they gave you a little map, because they mentioned a waterfall to us, but we couldn't judge how far we were paddling, and felt the need to go into every little cove along the way to try to find it. 1 star lost for the awkwardness of getting in and out of the kayaks. You just are pulled up onto some flat rocks that are uneven. Both my friend and I fell and stumbled trying to get out.It would be nice if they could devise a way to do it a little more safely.

Excited to be first to review, which also is surprising because Extreme Tube and Daniel and the…read moreteam deserves a positive shout out!! Rented 2 jet skis full-day this weekend and the entire experience start to finish was easy, informative, punctual on delivery/pick up times, friendly and the equipment rented was in great shape, and skis provided the fast thrill we wanted. Definitely recommend this outfitter, especially loved the delivery option, a nice "valet" once finished with a day on the water

From the owner: Renting a Reliable Jet Ski, Kayak, Paddleboard or enjoying…read moreour exciting Wakeboard Experience is the perfect cure for any adrenaline junky. This is a great way to maximize the fun here in Knoxville! When we say "Extreme" we mean extreme fun, extreme excitement and extreme power! Knoxville and surrounding locals love to take their jet skis out on the water and cruise around scenic Fort Loudon Lake, Tellico Village, Norris Lake, Douglas Lake, Melton Hill Lake, Watts Bar Lake, & more! It is a super fun and unforgettable experience! Jet Skis are high speed fun and are now extremely affordable with Extreme Tube Rides & Kayak Rentals, LLC! Please ask about Delivery to other lakes near the area as well as our Mobile Jet Ski Repair service .