Reviews

Christian Holland

We had such a fun day out at Bones Kayak in Hurricane Mills! The crew there made it super easy for us to get set up, and the river was perfect for a relaxing float with plenty of laughs along the way. If you’re looking for something fun to do with family or friends, definitely check them out!

Kimberly Battinelli

Low flow of water but didn't drag at all over Labor Day weekend. However, saw 3 huge Cottonmouth Snakes! Be careful!

Kali Gunson

Friendly staff that explained everything several times making us confident in our route. Speedy drop off time and an easy float with a few tricky areas for those that wanted to try. Very clean restrooms

Mel Sauer

We've been coming here for years and absolutely love this outfitter and this section of the river. It's a great beginner river, my kids gained their confidence learning how to kayak here. The staff and owners are TOP NOTCH! Here to update that now that theyre open weekdays we went on a Monday. It was lovely out, can't wait to gonfloat any day I have off this summer!! Added 2025 pictures, too!

Patricia Campodonico

Amazing facilities with the kindest people, The Bone's family go above and beyond to assure you have a wonderful experience, we did the 5 miles kayaking it was super relaxing and comfortable, we definitely continue to come back

Brandon Gee

Great service. Friendly family. Convenient to I-40. You can fill out all the paperwork online in advance making day-of logistics simple and easy. Shuttle drives you upstream and drops off at the edge of the water. There's a well-marked, can't-miss spot for disembarking the river. FWIW: There's a bit of a short, uphill hike from there back to the parking lot (but you leave your canoe/kayak at the shore). The river is fairly scenic (you do pass under the interstate at one point) and mostly lazy, but there are a handful of more technical spots where you'll want to pay close attention and communicate with your partner/group. Other outfitters/rivers in the area may offer better scenery and more adventurous water, but Bone's is an excellent option for a more laid-back float convenient to Nashville.

amanda brigham

We absolutely loved this place. ❤ We have been to several canoe and kayak rental places. The staff was all very nice and friendly. The place was clean and taken care of. We had 20 in our group and it was no problem. We got there and in the water in no time. We will definitely go back.

Melanie Riddick

This was our second year in a row to canoe here. We usually try to spend a day each summer canoeing with our son (now 13), and our experience last year was so above and beyond better than any we've had at other outfitters/rivers in TN that it was a no brainer to return here this year. It's so easy and clear to book online and sign the waiver in advance. Plenty of parking, clean bathrooms, and a quick check-in process make arrival swift. Our shuttle left promptly to make the short drive to put us in the water, and we had clear instructions and great tips on spots to watch out for. The river is beautiful - you truly feel disconnected from the world. We love stopping multiple times to swim, have lunch, etc. The owners and staff are so friendly and truly focused on each guest having a 5-star experience. We will definitely keep coming back!

Zin Girl

The whole experience is great, start to finish. The owners go out of their way to be of assistance, the staff is friendly and knowledgeable, and the equipment is topnotch. The River is a thing of beauty and if you want to get a little exercise and enjoy Nature, this is your place to be! We paddled, we spun once in an eddy but didn't capsize (just enough to get our adrenaline pumping) and thoroughly enjoyed a Saturday spent with cares and worries of the world pushed far away. Most people were very respectful of the river and litter was not a problem. Parking was accessible and plentiful, restrooms were clean and well-stocked. For those who have never kayaked, I recommend trying the 5 miler first.🙂

Bo Hart

Had a great time on the river. The crew at Bones took great care of our party of 10. From check-in to take out, the customer experience was stellar. Property and facilities are clean and well cared for. This section of river is also very clean, beautiful AND super easy to get to from the interstate.