Foggy Bottom Canoe Rocks

We've been to Foggy Bottom Canoe twice. Although our first time was great, this time was awful. We waited over two hours from when we checked in - and no canoe came. They were very slow and disorganized. Some people who arrived an hour and a half after us got to go first.

The canoe experience itself is lovely and takes around 2-3 hours to go down the river once you're in a canoe. But after waiting hours in the heat and there still being no sign of us getting on a canoe, we got a refund and went home. An especially big disappointment when you've hired a babysitter for the day.

I'd highly suggest to their management to either start a reservation system or be more up front if there is a huge wait. I could see we weren't the only people super frustrated by the experience.

Went for the 2nd time this year and it was as beautiful as last year! Very nice crew and lovely peaceful scenery.

What a perfect escape! It's only 30 minutes outside of Nashville, but feels like a world away.

Only $35 for a kayak, $45 for a canoe. I've camped with them and kayaked and it's a great experience all around! Plenty of parking, then they shuttle you to the starting point of the river. Once they get your boat into the water you make your way back and it's just such a gorgeous way to spend a summer or fall day! Pack a lunch and paddle away!

Staff is kind. Fellow canoe-ers and kayak-ers are fun to talk to along the way. I think my only complaint would be that many large groups go and sometimes just sit in the middle of the river in a clump and it can be difficult to get around them. That however, is not Foggy Bottoms fault.

If you are looking to get outside and do something active I highly recommend you use FB. They are convenient and a great way to spend your day. Can't wait to come back soon.

Have kayaked with Foggy Bottom twice in the last 3 years. Once in 2019 & once in 2022 both times were great. Prices are fair for a day full of fun & the staff of enthusiastic young adults have always been helpful & organized, I own a kayak & always choose to just rent through these folks because it's so easy & hassle free, Hoping they are able to accommodate the longer routes again soon though.

We didn't have a problem with them at all. We have canoed on the Harpeth River before, but with a different company, and this time we tried Foggy Bottom. They made reservations very easy. Our group that we went with booked first, and we pretty much booked last minute, but got right in. All we had to do was call and reserve a canoe with our name and number. Being the holidays (Labor Day weekend) they got us right in.

There are different miles you can do, and we chose the 5 mile ride. It wasn't a bad ride at all. We got dropped off probably around 11 is what I'm guessing, and finished it around 3:00 with 3 breaks. There are bathrooms onsite, and the parking wasn't too bad. We got there around 10:00 am, and it was pretty packed. It was getting full so we just drove to the back.

The customer service was good. I have no complaints on the customer service. We pretty much showed up, and checked in at the register. The only complaint I have is that we couldn't pay right when we checked in until all of our group showed up. So everyone in your group has to show up before you can pay. It wasn't a big issue, but I think the lines would've went faster if we could just pay right when we check in.

Pretty much you just grab your life jackets or bring your own, and grab a paddle, get on the shuttle, and they shuttle you to drop off. Once dropped off, you just canoe, and you will know when to get picked up because there's a guy out waiting for you. You will see the guy under the bridge.

I liked their canoes a lot. The last company that we booked with, their canoe leaked on us lol and we didn't know until we were already down the river and had to deal with pulling over and tipping the boat over to empty the water. No complaints about foggy bottom canoes. They don't leak lol. And we had a big group, no one had a problem with their canoes. Just make sure you bring a lot of water. It will definitely get hot out there!

What an incredible experience!! I can't imagine a more gorgeous place to experience kayaking or canoeing! All the staff are very nice as well.
Next time I'm back in Tennessee I'm coming back!

Couldn't ask for much more then a couple hours floating down the river. Kids and I have done it twice now and look forward to doing it again. Down one star because the price matches a premium product while some of their stuff needs a little TLC and getting long in the tooth. Staff is friendly and helpful and experience is still good. Just wish some of it was slightly better taken care of.

Your staff was very accommodating (Eli and the two young men that helped take our four kayaks out of the river on Sunday).

This experience was a highlight of my visit to Nashville to visit a local friend.

One of the places to have a Sunday funday. Foggy bottom canoeing reservation not needed for a small group. If you want a kayak you will need to make reservation during peak seasons. I had no problems getting a canoe for walk up. They had plenty.
We did the 2 hour canoeing instead of the 4 hours since it was after 12. Their last drop off is 2:30 pm. So the morning time usually much more busier waiting in line to check in.
They sell snacks and hot dogs for cheap if your looking to eat before the adventure. And bathrooms are available. Parking was tight.
Once we check in we got a card and handed it off to one of the guys loading the trailer. We picked out our paddle and life jackets. Then we were drop of the beginning point and our stop was right under the first bridge. Then you will just walk over to your car once done.
Staffs were meh...they weren't rude just not much interaction with customer services.

Part of getting to know a new place is getting out and seeing it. We have been making an effort to get out and see Nashville since moving here a year ago, stopping a all the "usual" tourist traps. So we were quite happy when we stumbled across Foggy Bottom Canoe rentals.

We called ahead and a very friendly lady gave us the excellent advice to show up early. Taking that advice we show up just before they opened and got a canoe. The friendly staff helped us get it in the water and after a little practice we set off down the river.

Since we were early it felt like we had the river all to ourselves. The views were amazing and there were several places to stop and picnic, which we will certainly be considering on our next visit.

This trip was an amazing example of just how beautiful this state is. The river water level should be considered when taking this trip as we ran into several places where we got stuck, but it didn't take much to free the canoe and continue our adventure.

The price was great, the staff was very friendly and helpful and the experience will be a memory we will share for many years to come !!!