We camped with our large camper (35' bumper pull Toy hauler) July 3,4 & 5. We found the campground... read more
We camped with our large camper (35' bumper pull Toy hauler) July 3,4 & 5. We found the campground... read more
Thank you Smooth Rapids for allowing our moms kayaking day to be so successful! Matt ran our... read more
So much fun. We hadn’t been for a while and since one of the members of our group hadn’t been thought we would give him a fun time. They are so accommodating and always happy to help any way that you might need. Not a camper, but their camp ground was clean and you have a view of the river. The Smooth Rapids restaurant is also very good. They have outside sitting which is nice. We took the short trip, but next time going for the long one. This is a must if you are in town. My husband and I are mid 70’s and it was a Funtime for us also. Hope to see you on our river which is clear and beautiful.
Great experience for those who want a chill trip down the river. It is a very relaxing river to kayak on
Eat. Kayak. Camp. 🍺🛶🏕
Those 3 words put together, with Smooth Rapids; make for one successful, absolutely beautiful, family-friendly weekend! 💯☑️
With a name like 🌞Smooth Rapids🌞, it leaves a lot of room for disappointment - but this Kayak/Campground/Restaurant did not! The launch location 🛶 is right behind their restaurant, where you can grab affordable lunch/dinner (yes, they have beer🍺🍺🍺)! The water was stunning, and 'smooth rapids' was the constant theme for 3.5 miles 💦 . We used their shuttle service, and got picked up at the VFW in McMinnville, TN (the outfitter gives you a 🔑 key and when you paddle to the VFW you give them a call and they come pick you up 🚎🚀).
Don't let this gem pass you by! Take your crew to the best spot, in Tennessee on the Barren Fork River 🛶😍🏕.
We have kayaked here several times. We decided to tent camp and kayak Oct 16. The river was very visible from our site. The site was clean, quiet and the port o potty was very clean and kept stocked with tp. There are very nice campers set up for those who like to glamp. Those are rented through Airbnb. It was a quaint, more intimate camping spot so the noise level was perfect. We ate dinner at their restaurant one night and the food was very good, the staff was friendly and the whole set up is just convenient. They definitely have a great gig going on and we are so glad we found them. The river was a little low so our kayak ride was not as smooth. This normally would not have mattered but it was only 62 degrees and I DID NOT WANT to tip. Over all, we had an awesome weekend and will definitely return.
Clean, clear water and shore line! It was amazing!!! I'm already making plans to come back with another couple of friends.
Very wonderful place. Staff and owners were nice and helpful. Relaxing kayak trip we took the longest route and already planning another trip soon!