Join Smooth Rapids Outfitters for a 4.5-hour river float featuring scenic views, wildlife, and a delicious burger. Perfect for all ages seeking a relaxing river adventure!
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
4.5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; no prior experience necessary
Wildlife
History
The river has served as a crucial waterway for local communities for centuries and remains vital for regional outdoor recreation.
Conservation
The outfitters follow strict environmental protocols to minimize their impact, ensuring the river stays pristine for future generations.
Smooth Rapids Outfitters
Join Smooth Rapids Outfitters for a 4.5-hour river float featuring scenic views, wildlife, and a delicious burger. Perfect for all ages seeking a relaxing river adventure!
Smooth Rapids Outfitters is a river outfitter and campground located in McMinnville, Tennessee. The business operates an eight acre campground with river access on the Barren Fork River and offers a range of float trips, rentals, and RV and tent camping. Float options include a six mile medium float that runs about four and a half hours, an eight mile long float that runs about five and a half hours, and a two mile short float which is the only tubing option. A waterfall trip to Burgess Falls is offered but does not meet at Smooth Rapids. All float trips provide necessary gear, and shuttle service is included for trips that begin and end at different ramps. The campground features long RV sites for campers thirty to forty five feet, medium RV sites for campers twenty four to thirty feet, short RV sites for campers up to twenty five feet, and tent camping sites. Campsite amenities include water and electric for RVs, communal fire pits, a shower house and restrooms, corn hole, and firewood for sale. Many visitors enjoy a meal at the nearby restaurant after a float, often ordering a burger mentioned in trip summaries. Smooth Rapids Outfitters presents factual trip details, clear amenities, and accessible river recreation for families and paddlers visiting McMinnville, Tennessee.
Trip summaries include durations, included equipment, shuttle details, and post trip suggestions; booking flexibility and clear site descriptions help visitors plan safe, comfortable river outings at Smooth Rapids Outfitters in McMinnville, Tennessee.
Experiences
8 experiences
Float trips and campsite options
Campground Size
8 acres
Riverside camping on Barren Fork River
Shuttle Service
Included on floats
Return shuttles for multi-ramp trips
Camp Amenities
Water, electric, shower
Fire pits, restrooms, and cornhole
Check availability for floats, shuttle service, rentals, and campsites to plan a river day or overnight stay in McMinnville.
Wear sunscreen and a hat
Protection from the sun is essential during this open-water float.
Bring waterproof camera or phone
Capture the stunning scenery and wildlife along the river.
Stay hydrated
Bring water to stay refreshed during the float.
Arrive early
Ensure you have enough time for gear setup and safety briefing.
Sun protection
Sunscreen and a hat are important for sun safety.
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Waterproof bag
Keep your valuables dry during the float.
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Swimsuit
Comfortable clothing for water-based activity.
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Sunglasses
Protect your eyes from glare and sun.
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