Coosa River Adventures Inc

"My best friend showed me this gem of a spot for kayaking years back, but it’s always something I look forward to when I can attend for the years that she’ll include this part her birthday festivities! The staff is nice & the bus ride down is great. So they’ll take you to the drop off point where you’ll eventually kayak (or paddleboard if you choose this option) back to the rental office/parking lot. Going with someone who knows the rapids is my suggestion for first timers, but it really isn’t that bad if you know how to get through them on your own! Bring food & make sure to go on a clear day because being caught out there mid-storm really isn’t the most fun but luckily there are little island like spots you can dock on to find cover. You can dock & swim wherever so that’s one of the BEST things about it as well! Also, I brought a big carton of goldfish that lasted the whole way & I bring this up because I highly recommend bringing food/snacks & packing it in bags or waterproof containers so it won’t get wet. Regardless, kayaking down the Coosa is one of my favorite memories/activities & one of the most fun things to do in AL, especially in the summer!"

"What a fun adventure!! The river was awesome, Chris was super informative, chill and gave the best advice. I was a little nervous about the rapids but am so glad we did it! It was my favorite part of our whole trip. Strong recommend!"

"Was our 1st kayak trip as a family. We had a blast! Our son 15 is not & can not swim, but no worries the team fits everyone into the perfect life jacket & kayak. Very thorough & fun safety presentation. We got lost a bit from the crowd & had to navigate choosing which side of the river to take during the splits. There are rapids I believe 1-3 class sizes. Most folks I noticed stayed towards the right side of the river, once we got through the splits & could see them. I'm guessing those are the smaller rapids? We did hit 1 class 3 rapid, that flipped me. I rode under my kayak, legs tucked to protect from rocks in Rapids, holding onto my pattle, determined not to lose & be charged for missing equipment. Lol.. The kiddo & hubby didn't flip, but Oh my, it was so hot mid July, I didn't mind!! Riding the river is refreshing & part of the fun! It's a 4 hour trip (or) longer depending on stops. Take lots of sun block, water, pack lunches & yes grab the beer! They hand out nice mesh bags for trash. Don't be a jerk, keep the river beautiful & enjoyable for everyone, for years to come!! I mention taking sunblock, don't put on prior & think your coverd. We were all burnt except our son. We all had sunblock on, but didn't take to re-apply. Definitely a must to do! We are very happy we decided to take this adventure. Visiting our family in the area, as we traveled in from Columbus, Ohio. We will definitely be back!! Thanks to the staff for hosting us, making our trip so memorable & fun. I highly suggest visiting Coosa River Adventures & taking the trip! If you have ever been White Water Rafting, the Rapids are not near as bad, but a whole lot of fun! Some rapids are larger than others. In my experience if looking for the larger ones, hit the left side of the river! Wear water shoes incase tipping so you can grip the rocks to get back in your kayak, buy cheap sunglasses, hats & anything that can be lost in the river. Most of all have fun, laugh, enjoy the ride & flow with the river!! ;-)"

"Awesome place. The staff and the guide Chris are awesome but a bit noisy. The old lady giving appointments was really sweet to us. We appreciate their work and helping nature. Prices are very reasonable. Please check the website and call them to schedule appointment."

"The water was high and the weather was perfect. Coosa River Adventures is a great adventure getaway. You park, check-in, get a safety talk, and then get on buses to take you to the drop in point. Plenty of places to stop along the way to swim or snack. Seven miles of kayaking, canoeing, or stand up paddle boarding down the Coosa River. CSA provides life jackets and have just about anything you could possibly need to purchase of you forget anything. Don't bring glass. Pack up all your trash and enjoy the river."