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September 2023 by Sarah Nash
Beautiful campsite on a great section on the river. Very scenic. Only wish it was less crowded when we went or maybe the campsites were a little more spread out. Clearly this is a popular spot and for good reason. The people that camped next to us stayed up really late and were smoking and talking loudly. We could hear their whole conversation and then one of the float employees (driver/worker) joined in with them and talked about how dumb the patrons he dealt with that day were. To each their own I guess but It still gave my boyfriend and I a good laugh.Regardless, the river itself is beautiful and we will definitely be back. Good kayaks too. I wish the float was longer. It is pretty fast since the river moves quick. They say it’s 6 / 7 miles. Would recommend stopping and swimming or else you go through it too fast. I don’t recommend doing a raft if the water level is low. You put 3 people on that thing with a cooler and your going to be dragging it everywhere.
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August 2023 by Vanessa Scholl
This was our first time camping in that area. Let me start with the pros: The river is beautiful, location of the camp ground is great. Staff was cordial, security vehicle was coming often to check on things around camp and we felt safe, we did not have a problem with people talking loud late at night or during the night or loud music which was nice to have a good night of sleep. The Crowd on the camp seemed to be more family oriented which was a plus.Cons: We float on a Saturday , it was one of the hottest day of the year. I have never seen so many people floating in a river like this. There were hundreds if not tousands of people this past weekend. The rafts and canoes kept bumping on each other (yes it was that crowded!) The crowd on the river this past saturday was rowdy . Extremnely amout of cussing, drinking, smoking (weed specially) and littering (which we had a bag and pick up after some garbage that was left behind on the river). If you have small children try to avoid weekends... the crowd was very disapointing. Some of the behavior we saw was very innapropriete specially in front of small children.The only complain about the camp ground was the bathrooms , I choose these place because of their reviews on how clean their bathrooms were. The portable pottys were very dirty and the regular bathroom and shower house were also very very dirty. Toilet paper had run out . it was discussing.During the float lauch there was a bit of confusion. The young man in charge was upset because they had overbooked the canoes and there was not enough canoes for a group in front of us. It seemed a bit desorganized but we got on the river eventually. They also seemed understaffed for the amout of people they had on their camp this past saturday.On the side note, they are building new bathrooms in the property which will probably help the bathroom situation (hopefully) .I will give them another shot...but next time, during the week.
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August 2023 by matt fessler
Don’t go on a Saturday in the summer. We waited for an hour at the edge of the river waiting for our rafts. The cussing guy just wanted to complain that they were over booked but after an hour they miraculously found our rafts. No apologies just complaining about how we are really making him work to hard.
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July 2023 by Jen Wilhelm
Special surprise this year -- they have WiFi! Unusual for such a small operation. About 200 yards from the river at the farthest campsite. Fun to be had in town for dinner.
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July 2023 by kaley hubbard
We have floated through this outfitter twice now and have really enjoyed it. It was the longest float we could find in the area, 7 miles, and conveniently located right in Lesterville. The guy with the longer curly hair that gets you set up and ready to go at the river is always friendly and helpful, and the bus driver has also been very friendly and knowledgeable about the area as well. There is a small office with bathrooms where you check in for your float that also sells water shoes, which is clutch if you forget to change out of your slides before leaving home like I did haha. We will continue to float here and recommend it to anyone who asks.
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July 2023 by Matthew Foockle (f00ck1tty)
I can’t give this place a lower star or I would. The owner came at me sideways because the employee at the front forgot to give me a car slip as I brought my own kayaks. Will never ever again deal with this place and will tell every single person I know to go somewhere else.
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June 2023 by Murry Meyer
Provided shuttle for a float when we brought our own raft. Not the most comfortable but the staff was nice, water was gorgeous. We will be back to the black river
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June 2023 by Jesse Dack
Great staff, clean restrooms, good camping right next to the river. We will be back!Restrooms: Portable units...they were clean.
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June 2023 by LaLisa Long
Very nice family owned and operated property.Offer military discount.Nice place to camp.
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June 2023 by Kassandra Ridgeway
Perfect campground right on the water. The porterpotties are the cleanest I have ever seen.
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October 2022 by Ron Elkins
Love the scenic views and the owner is a fantastic person to know. Love doing business with them.
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September 2022 by Garry Hodges
Great float, honestly we had so many laughs during our pit stops along the way. Joe Dirt will get you your raft, and on your way you go!Just be prepared to get out and push at low spots.
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August 2022 by Kathleen Vardaro
Great campground. Clean porta potties. Right on the river. Easy to find. Free WIFI if thats your thing. Actually quiet after 11. Staff amazing. Even got a tour guide through town when done with float. Float prices are reasonable. Super happy! Will definately be back.
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August 2022 by Melynda W.
Great river and great place! Not a bad price either. Somewhat easy to find and felt well taken care of. We will be back the river is just wonderful!
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July 2022 by Warren Kuhn
Great group to float with and camping. Ray will take care of you .
