Frequently
Asked Questions

We are OPEN for Chestatee Trips in March on Saturday and Sunday only

Canoeing & Kayaking Questions

  • Yes, our river trips are a great place to learn how to paddle a canoe or kayak in moving water and easy rapids. We recommend starting with the Lower Chestatee trip.

  • Yes. We provide high quality, clean, well-fitted PFDs so that you will feel comfortable wearing this most essential piece of equipment.

  • Capsizing is part of the sport of river running. There are some do's and don’ts that are helpful to safely get yourself back in your craft and heading back down the river. Here are some basics that our staff will review as you depart for your trip.

  • Yes, a few things. First, wear your PFD. Seconed, always have your personal items in dry containers or secured to the canoe or kayak. We provide floating buckets and Ziplock bags if needed. Third, secure your car keys or leave them at the outpost to ensure they stay safe and dry. Fourth, paddle in groups when possible. Lastly, avoid obstructions such as downed trees and/or rocks.

  • First, float downstream on your back, feet first, and only stand up when you are in calm water or less than knee deep swift moving water. • Then avoid floating on the downstream side of a capsized canoe or kayak and attempt to hold onto your paddle.

  • At normal water levels, 5 years old for Canoeing or Kayaking and 4 years old for Tubing.

  • Please book for free online or give us a call if you have a group larger than 10 or if you are planning a trip down the Dawson Forest.

    We accept all forms of payment.

  • Not always, but it can be beneficial during our busy season. A reservation makes sure we have your desired boat when you arrive at the Chestatee trip.

    You can book online for free for our Chestatee trip.

  • This is a great idea to find out current river/weather conditions, ensure you do not arrive at the same time as a large group, and book a dedicated time for a group.

  • Yes. We encourage you to stop at our property at the halfway point and take a break, eat lunch, swim and enjoy the beauty around you. Please no large coolers, Styrofoam, glass or alcohol. Soft pack coolers work best for kayaks. Coolers are not allowed on the tubing trips.

  • Yes. You can easily injure your feet if they are not covered by a pair of water shoes, old sneakers or crocs with a strap. Flip flops are not appropriate river running shoes.

  • Yes. We share the river with them and all the other wonderful river critters.

  • Yes. We have canoes and kayaks available to rent for off site trips. We do NOT rent tubes for other trips. Our tubes can only be used on the Appalachian Outfitters Tubing Run.

  • Dogs are welcome on our Canoeing and Kayaking Chestatee trip.

    Dogs are not allowed on our tubing or Dawson Forest trips.

Tubing Questions

  • Tubing trips are available on a first-come-first-serve basis normally. However, if your group is larger then 10 people we can create a reservation for you.

  • At normal water levels, 5 years old for Canoeing or Kayaking and 4 years old for Tubin

  • It is a very pleasant 8 to 10 minute walk back up river to re-float the Appalachian Outfitters Tubing Run.

  • No. Only plastic drink bottles are allowed on the Appalachian Outfitters Tubing Run.

  • Yes. It is more comfortable to walk on the river trail with shoes. Always protect your feet. Flip flops do not work well as they come off to easily.

  • No. We do NOT rent tubes for other trips. Our tubes can only be used on the Appalachian Outfitters Tubing Run.

  • We do not allow dogs on our tubing trips.