Everything in one spot. Kayak, A Must, Shuttle is great , restaurant is Awesome and fun with nice... read more
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Smooth Rapids Outfitters
245 Durham St, McMinnville, TN 37110-2614
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“Returning Happy Campers”
melissa m
, Dunlap, Tennessee
“Highly recommended”
This place is by far my favorite place to rent kayaks from, always very friendly each time we’ve... read more
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5 star service
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via mobile Date of experience: July 2021
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cph58
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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.
Date of experience: June 2021
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394natalien
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Great experience for those who want a chill trip down the river. It is a very relaxing river to kayak on
Date of experience: May 2021
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Ginamaetaylor
Scottsville, Kentucky
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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 .
Date of experience: August 2020
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Flyer193023
Smyrna, Tennessee
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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.
Date of experience: October 2020
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684melr
Nashville, Tennessee
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Clean, clear water and shore line! It was amazing!!! I'm already making plans to come back with another couple of friends.
Date of experience: September 2020
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