This is a wonderful family owned business. If you love the outdoors, small businesses, and friendly…read morefaces you will love The Sandbar. This place has been a big part of my life for years! I would so recommend this place for people of all ages it is a great way to connect with nature.

Great crew at this place! Hard-working crew and very nice as well. Make sure to tip these good…read morefolks for working so hard in the heat while others enjoy the cool water! every penny and more!

We had a great experience here. Everyone was very friendly and kept asking if we enjoyed it. The…read moreriver is nice and calm (pretty low so be prepared to get stuck on some rocks). It was not crowded at all but we did go on a weekday. I like the perk of going as many times as you want but it is a walking trail to get back so might not be ideal with young kids.

We stopped by for a 2-hour kayaking trip, but unfortunately, no one was at the facility when we…read morearrived. The place appeared well-organized and inviting, so we waited for about ten minutes. Eventually, an employee arrived in a van, seemingly returning from a pick-up run. He asked how he could assist us, and I mentioned that we were interested in the 2-hour paddle--their most popular option--referencing the sign that clearly stated it was available anytime before 3 PM. We had arrived just after 2 PM. However, he informed us that they were closed and no longer offering that paddle for the day. I pointed out that both the sign and the website indicated that the last drop-in time was 3 PM. He acknowledged this but explained that since it was towards the end of the season and business was slow, they had decided to close early to avoid losing money. It would be helpful if the website and signage were updated to reflect these changes, or at the very least, if the information was honored. We had planned this activity for our afternoon during our short stay in North Georgia, and it was disappointing to find it unavailable despite the posted information.

We came across the location I. The touristy downtown area and so thankful to the young lady who…read moresuggested we drive to the base location so we wouldn't have to get on a bus and could have access to the bathrooms and changing rooms. While at the base we also bought waterproof cases for our phones as it's a must . . . But the biggest must and don't let these people fool you is getting that stick. They will tell you it's optional and yes it does cost but you will wish you had the stick when you are stuck on a rock and can't push off. We got on the river near the end of the day and did the long route. It was suppose to take 2 hours but as soon as we got on the river it started pouring so between increased water flow and us pushing ourselves down the river we finished in about 1 1/2 hours. At the half way point there were staff members asking if we wanted to get out (many people hand gotten out and abandoned their float) however we were in for the long haul. The water was shallow in most spots, a few deep areas, the do offer life vest for free. I'm from Texas and we float the river every summer so I'm not new to this but this was seriously one of the best floats I've had (even with the rain and the sunblock that melted into my eyes). The staff was super friendly, we were the last ones to get off the river. They held our keys with an ID. They offered a military discount and we would definitely do this again. Get the stick, thank me later!!

Top tips up front: The stick is not optional and wear water socks!…read more They give a military discount!! The path is wrought with rocks. Without a stick, you will get stuck on one. We lost our stick and jumped out to get it. The river rocks are very unforgiving to feet. Bring water shoes in case you end up outside your tube. We were strapped together and ran the strap through our shoes to keep from losing them. We got caught in a torrential rain fall. It was no one's fault and we finished the float anyway. I would go back and do it again.

Thanks for the relaxing afternoon. I was impressed with all the changes since I last came about 5…read moreor so years ago. Bathrooms were really clean and the updated kayaks were nice to use. Super friendly staff.

Very friendly staff, $20 a kayak and life jacket , easy float. Highly recommended for those who…read morearen't into difficult Rapids. The building has a huge seating area, clean bathrooms, and the owner will gladly drive you to the next door liquor store in his golf cart. Remember no glass on the river.

Best tubing- cool, clean waters, great food, wonderful environment (peaceful, clean, and so much…read morefun).

Water is always low. Alot if walking over rocks. Good people just not alot to float on water wise.read more

Fun times! River super cold and beautiful scenery!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!read more

We had a large group of 20 people for our tubing adventure. We had a great time and would…read moredefinitely recommend River Dog Adventures. We had lots of fun, relaxing and laughs, especially when we had to drag each other over the low areas of the river! The small rapids areas were fun and added a little excitement to our tubing adventure!! We can't wait to bring more friends visiting us on future adventures!!

What an amazing day!!!! The whole crew with this outfit were great to be around. Robert was our…read moreraft guide and was a blast to go with. This was definitely the best rafting experience I've been on - gorgeous location, super fun river, and best crew ever!

Did 2 rafting trips with this company and I enjoyed both. Definitely recommend. The process was…read moreseamless, guides are super dope and I felt super safe. Don't be fooled you can touch the bottom if you get out raft, some areas are so deep you won't stand is the only PSA so no fooling around SAFETY FIRST.

The experience was good overall. The river was not moving very fast so be prepared to fry if you…read moreare not wearing protective clothing and hats. The views were pretty and the kids enjoyed it.

My wife and I were looking for something to do on a Sunday afternoon and we decided we would try…read morethe one hour relaxing tube ride down the Etowah River. We could not be more pleased with the experience. If you're looking for Rapids this is not the ride for you but if you're looking for an hour of pure relaxation this fits the bill perfectly. It's also important to mention that the people who run the operation are the nicest people genuine enthusiastic and all around great people. That made it even more worth it. The tubing gets five stars the staff gets six stars. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​