​​Big South Fork Canoeing/kayaking Shuttles

Reservations Required
Big South Fork
When: Year-round
Length: 1/4 to all-day
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Ages: All ages (section dependent)
Pricing:
• $80 for up to 4 people
• $15 for each additional person over 4 people
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Half day trips

Located in the Big South Fork River and Recreation Area. Trips meet at the take-out access point.
​These access points are about an hour from our main location. 
​We do shuttle dogs, but please let us know when making a reservation.

Pricing:
All pricing including associated gear/boats.
Add $75 for any access point that requires 4-wheel drive
Add $100 for a special meet time
Please note the NPS regulations require a whistle in each boat.​

4.8 Miles

Most Popular Trip
Blue Heron to Yamacraw.
This 4.8 mile long section of river is characterized by large boulders and high cliff lines. Rapids alternate with deep pools, providing plenty of places to fish, picnic, swim and explore. This section does have Class I, borderline Class II rapids. Please contact us if you have questions regarding whether this trip is recommended for your specific group.
Trip Length: 2 - 2.5 hours on-water time
Ages: Recommended for ages 3 & up (depending upon water levels)
When: Year-round.
    Typically a 9 am trip
Difficulty: Easy - Moderate
    No experience required
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Pricing:
• $80 for up to 4 people.
• $15/person for each additional over 4 people.
• Price does not include sales tax.

7.4 miles

Yamacraw to Alum Ford.
Similar to the Blue Heron to Yamacraw trip, this 7.4 mile long section of river is characterized by large boulders and high cliff lines. However, the shoreline is steeper and there are fewer places to get out and explore. A notable exception is Lick Creek, where you can hike up to Princess Falls. Early in the season, Lake Cumberland covers most or all of this section, so the section is deep flatwater. Later in the season, the lake drops and rapids alternate with deep pools, providing plenty of places to fish, and swim. This section can have several more difficult rapids (borderline Class II) as well as Duck Rock - a Class II rapid, depending on lake level.
Trip Length: 3 - 3.5 hours on-water time
Ages: Recommended for ages 3-8+ (depending upon water levels & season)
When: Year-round.
    Typically a 8 am trip
Difficulty: Easy - Moderate
    No experience required
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Pricing:
• $80 for up to 4 people.
• $15/person for each additional over 4 people.
• Price does not include sales tax.

All-day trips

12.2 miles

Blue Heron to Alum Ford.
​This 12.2 mile trip is a combination of 2 half-day trips: Blue Heron to Yamacraw and the Yamacraw to Alum Ford (see above). It is characterized by large boulders and high cliff lines. Early in the season, Lake Cumberland covers most of this section of river, so the section is mostly deep flatwater. Later in the season, as the lake drops, rapids alternate with deep pools, providing plenty of places to fish, explore and swim. When the lake is down, there are several borderline Class II rapids, with one (Duck Rock) that is a Class II rapid.
Trip Length: 5 - 6 hours on-water time
Ages: Recommended for ages 3-8+ (depending upon water levels & season)
When: Year-round.
    Typically a 8 am trip
Difficulty: Easy - Moderate
    Some experience recommended later in season
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Pricing:
• $80 for up to 4 people.
• $15/person for each additional over 4 people.
• Price does not include sales tax.

Multi-day trips 

24 Miles

Blue Heron to Hwy 927.
This 24-mile trip combines the sections of Blue Heron to Yamacraw, Yamacraw to Alum Ford and Alum Ford to Hwy 927 for a 2 to 3 day trip. The trip runs through the heart of the Big South Fork National Park. It is characterized by large boulders and high cliff lines. Rapids alternate with deep pools, providing plenty of places to fish, explore and swim. There can be several borderline Class II rapids, with one (Duck Rock) that is a Class II rapid, which shows once the lake level drops later in the season. The latter part of the trip becomes mostly a flatwater section as you paddle into Lake Cumberland. Depending on the lake level, this section can have anywhere from 5-22 miles with no current.
Trip Length: 10 - 12 hours on-water time
Ages: Recommended for ages 8 & up (depending upon water levels)
When: Year-round.
    Typically a 7 am trip
Difficulty: Moderate
    Some experience recommended
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Pricing:
• $80 for up to 4 people.
• $15/person for each additional over 4 people.
• Add $100 for a special meet time fee (if applicable).
• Price does not include sales tax.

Multi-day trips : Class II Experience required

19 miles

Station Camp to Blue Heron. 
This 19-mile trip runs through the heart of the Big South Fork National Park. It is extremely remote with a number of Class II rapids. It is appropriate for experienced paddlers. Characterized by huge boulders, high clifflines and numerous islands, this is an absolutely gorgeous section of river, but not one to be taken lightly. Putting in at Station Camp rather than Leatherwood Ford allows paddlers to skip one madatory portage around Angel Falls and also avoid the long pool above Station Camp. A damage deposit is required on this section of river.
Trip Length: 6 - 7 hours on-water time
Ages: Recommended for ages 12 & up (depending upon water levels)
When: Year-round.
    Typically a 10 am trip
Difficulty: Moderate - Difficult
    Class II experience required
Portages: Mandatory - Devil’s Jump
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Pricing:
Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend: $70/person
1st weekend in June: $70/person
All other days: $140 for up to 4 people.
• $35/person for each addtl person over 4 people
• Add $100 for a special meet time fee (if applicable).
• Price does not include sales tax.

27 Miles 

Leatherwood Ford to Blue Heron.
This 27-mile trip runs through the heart of the Big South Fork National Park. It is extremely remote with a number of Class II rapids. It is appropriate for experienced paddlers. Characterized by huge boulders, high clifflines and numerous islands, this is an absolutely gorgeous section of river, but not one to be taken lightly. A damage deposit is required on this section of river.
Trip Length: 6 - 7 hours on-water time
Ages: Recommended for ages 12 & up (depending upon water levels)
When: Year-round.
    Typically a 10 am trip
Difficulty: Moderate - Difficult
    Class II experience required
Portages: Mandatory - Devil’s Jump & Angel Falls
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Pricing:
Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend: $70/person
1st weekend in June: $70/person
All other days: $140 for up to 4 people.
• $35/person for each addtl person over 4 people
• Add $100 for a special meet time fee (if applicable).
• Price does not include sales tax.

Additional shuttles offered:

​Tennessee (Upper Section, Burnt Mill, Confluence, Pine Creek): 
$200 for up to 4 people.  $35/person for each additional person.
In conjunction with our rafting trip: $15
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