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October 2023 by Randy Yarrow
Highly recommend this company. Four of us rented kayaks from Hottentown's and floated 4-miles down the James River. The Hootentown team is very friendly and fully staffed. On site convenience store to purchase any key items you may have forgotten. Shuttle bus was clean as well as the kayaks/canoes.We will rent from this team again...but will do the 7-mile float.
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September 2023 by Daron Barrymore
This is a great place to enjoy a relaxing afternoon! I love floating down the river and taking it easy. The water is shallow enough in MOST places to stand in the water and swimming spots for kids. It's been rainy lately and the water is moving a little quick so be careful and I am certain you will have as good a time!! Also, if you bring your phone I recommend a floating waterproof backpack and putting it in that after every stop.
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September 2023 by Laura E
What a wonderful day on the river. Such a professional company. Highly recommend them!
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August 2023 by Serenia Stults
Been floating with them for years. Now we own our own kayaks and they are awesome to let us ride the shuttle up to the drop offs. Such a great service.. now we have friends that we recommend that rent their rafts. Doing a great job in such heated weather..
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August 2023 by Dustin Slavens
We just went for our first time last Sunday. It was very very busy. Chaotic busy. We had the staff at hooton town go pick up our vehicle from where we launched while we floated. They had a flat on our trailer on the way back. They went above and beyond with not only changing our tire but they had one there and the two guys helping us were so respectful and just plain great people. Couldn't have asked for a better experience besides we forgot our sun screen and now look like lobsters. The wife and I took 5 overly excited kids on the 7 mile float and everyone tolerated them all the way down the river.Great place and we will be back. Only without our kids this next time.You guys keep up the good work.
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August 2023 by Lupe C
Reservations will not be honored.Had family reunion and reserved 4 rafts for 24 people (including coming in from out of state). We packed everything up for our group, got children ready and excited for the day. However, upon arrival, we were informed that only 1 raft was reserved. The email confirmation from Diana, responding to our request for four rafts, held zero value. While mistakes can happen, the lackluster response from staff to resolve their error, reinforces the indifference that this business has to you, as their future customer.If you do choose to proceed with this business, please manage your expectations and have a back-up plan.For staff, please slow down and read reservation requests carefully. Accuracy matters to your customers who are relying on the commitment you provide.
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July 2023 by Jeffrey Ewell
Always great shuttle service, friendly staff, and the bathrooms are clean enough for a campground.
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July 2023 by Jason Bland
Amazing, natural, all around good people and great place. Truly OZARKS at its best
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June 2023 by Michael Judd
Great price. Great float. Great shuttle driver. Everything was great! Thank you for everything!
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June 2023 by Nichole Wilson
My husband and I did a short float here recently and really enjoyed it. It was a weekday in early May and so peaceful and quite. We didn't see another soul the whole trip! We did the 4 mile float and it took us a couple of hours to complete. Lots of cranes and turtles along the way :) Everyone was really friendly, from the folks in the store, to the young man who drove the shuttle. Prices for canoe rentals are reasonable and gear and canoe were in good shape. Would definitely reccomend them for a float trip.
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June 2023 by Christine Saxton
Two stars because it’s not the water’s fault… these folks let me down every time we go. Waited almost 2 hours to load, and one of our guys had to help load the boats because their guys were “down in the field”. Three of us floated and we got 2 small kayaks and one 10 ft boat. The smaller ones were awful; too small and light for an adult to use for sure. The porta-John’s by the office looked like they hadn’t been cleaned in a month. After we got to the first drop, the driver realized she didn’t have one of the groups on her list. How do they continue to operate? I will not be going back! There are other outfitters close by: JRO for one, use them!
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June 2023 by Danny Venable
We arrive to people in our spot. We were Told to find a open spot and camp there. ( Meaning we would be taking someone else's spot). Once again our plug was unplugged from the power pole. This is a problem that happened last time. Thought I'd try again because I like being by the river. Place gets too crowded as the floating people start showing up making it hectic and a hassle to get around. Place lacks organization. Loud music late into the night (1-2am). The camping page is very deceiving and misleading.
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January 2023 by Jim Wadkins
We float here at least 2 or 3 times a year. Very friendly staff and they want to make sure that you have a great day on the river. Highly recommend!!!!!
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January 2023 by Dao Tran
Hootentown CP is a bit rough on the exterior. It photographed much better than looked. The water was great. Especially after a loud, young, foul mouthed family left. Camping was comfortable at night. Water tap and power was handy to have nearby. The portable toilets were cleaner than the bathhouse. ??
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January 2023 by Ulysses Mariscal
Love Hootentown Canoe Rental is just a beautiful place by the river where you can make new memories. My family and I made new memories here you can too! Thank you, Diane!
