Nice place right along the river. Good food and lots of things going on. Will be back to float and eat again. Recommended!
Full Service Restaurant & Catering, Tent & RV Camping w/Hookups & Shower House, Kayaking & Shuttle Service
Fun Activities At Great Prices
Smooth Rapids offers a unique experience with kayaking, camping, and eating all available in one perfect location. Don’t worry if you are new to kayaking as the Barren Fork River is an excellent place to start! River floating in Tennessee has never been easier. We offer floats that allow beginners and experienced kayakers to have a great day on the river! We use high-quality equipment to ensure your safety and we have a wide variety of options to choose from. We also boast of one of the best campgrounds in Middle Tennessee and our McMinnville RV park and tents are right next to our restaurant facilities. You also get access to other attractions such as a stage for live music acts, kayaking, and a kids playground making for a very family-friendly atmosphere.
Adventurous Family Fun
Smooth Rapids provides adventurous family-friendly fun on land or river. You can find something entertaining for everyone and our friendly staff is always ready to lend you a hand.
Pet-Friendly
Pets are always welcome here at Smooth Rapids, we love to make sure everybody feels comfortable and welcome including the furriest members of your family.
Eat, Kayak, Camp – All In One Place
We offer kayaking, camping, and restaurant facilities all in one handy location so you don’t need to worry about a thing on your vacation.
Check Out What Our Previous Guests Say
Weekend trip, great stay with my family of 4 (2 adults and 2 kids under 8). Very clean & I felt safe letting my kids run around to play. Extra bonus was the playground right behind our camper. Can’t beat the convenience of being close to the kayaking & restaurant. Great value & we plan to return!
First time kayaking and I love it! 4 hours floating down the river relaxing with my fam and I’m wondering why I didn’t do this sooner. The staff is friendly and helpful, they made a great experience even better. Sitting in the restaurant upstairs, excited about eating after working up an appetite doing nothing all morning. The menu looks great, atmosphere is cool with quirky decorations. We will definitely be coming back.
So fun and relaxing. This is my 2nd time staying here. Love the cabin and the fact we can kayak, tube and canoe. So fun will be back.
We had a great time! The cabin was perfect for my family and I. While we were staying at smooth rapids we went on a kayak trip and had a great time. I recommend staying here.
Best kayaking trips by far. Awesome restaurant and game night. You need to check it out if you in the area. Music is amazing too.
