Hootentown Canoe Rental, Campground and Store

My husband and I did a short float here recently and really enjoyed it. It was a weekday in early May and so peaceful and quite. We didn't see another soul the whole trip! We did the 4 mile float and it took us a couple of hours to complete. Lots of cranes and turtles along the way :) Everyone was really friendly, from the folks in the store, to the young man who drove the shuttle. Prices for canoe rentals are reasonable and gear and canoe were in good shape. Would definitely reccomend them for a float trip.

Been floating with them for years. Now we own our own kayaks and they are awesome to let us ride the shuttle up to the drop offs. Such a great service.. now we have friends that we recommend that rent their rafts. Doing a great job in such heated weather..

We love Hootentown! Great campsites, and fun tubing and kayaking. The river is so peaceful and beautiful, and the staff are awesome! We were there camping July 4th weekend, and it was hot and BUSY! We watched the staff work their tails off all day long, until the last canoes and kayaks were put away, only then did we see them relax and rest. They're all very friendly! We love Jared and Amber, with Job and Theodore! Can't believe all the rude comments, you are all awesome, and run a great business! If not, it wouldn't be so busy!!!

This is a great place to enjoy a relaxing afternoon! I love floating down the river and taking it easy. The water is shallow enough in MOST places to stand in the water and swimming spots for kids. It's been rainy lately and the water is moving a little quick so be careful and I am certain you will have as good a time!! Also, if you bring your phone I recommend a floating waterproof backpack and putting it in that after every stop.

Highly recommend this company. Four of us rented kayaks from Hottentown's and floated 4-miles down the James River. The Hootentown team is very friendly and fully staffed. On site convenience store to purchase any key items you may have forgotten. Shuttle bus was clean as well as the kayaks/canoes.
We will rent from this team again...but will do the 7-mile float.

We love Hootentown!! Always friendly staff, And if ya stroll in after hours, they just allow you to make yourself at home.. They always take such good care of us when we come and I will always recommend this place for a fun weekend of camping, kayaking, campfires and laughing, or even if you just wanna relax for a night by a warm camp fire, this is the place to come hands down... Thank you guys so much for your hospitality

Love Hootentown Canoe Rental is just a beautiful place by the river where you can make new memories. My family and I made new memories here you can too! Thank you, Diane!

We just went for our first time last Sunday. It was very very busy. Chaotic busy. We had the staff at hooton town go pick up our vehicle from where we launched while we floated. They had a flat on our trailer on the way back. They went above and beyond with not only changing our tire but they had one there and the two guys helping us were so respectful and just plain great people. Couldn't have asked for a better experience besides we forgot our sun screen and now look like lobsters. The wife and I took 5 overly excited kids on the 7 mile float and everyone tolerated them all the way down the river.
Great place and we will be back. Only without our kids this next time.
You guys keep up the good work.

I love Hootontown! Massive camp ground with canoe, kayak, and tube rental at affordable prices! The staff is always friendly and who enjoy sharing their love for the river with everyone!

We love staying at Hootentown in the Rv.! Water, electric'and waste hookups are as easy as you could Get. People are so great too! River is beautiful all year as well!

Hands down family friendly, great float
I absolutely loved this place. We are going back next weekend. The staff here are the friendliest of any campground I have ever experienced. More than willing to help they even took us up in our own vehicle dropped us off and drove our vehicle down for us and all we had to do was float and take out

We have been floating here since 2014 and they have always been great! The staff works their tails off everyday, especially Jimmy!! Occasionally they are short staffed or extra busy but considering the nature of the business that is to be expected and unavoidable. Relax, have a beer and enjoy the river. No one does it better than Hootentown!

What a wonderful day on the river. Such a professional company. Highly recommend them!

Love this place! Diane and her crew are the kindest people ever! They do anything you need to make your experience very memorable! Been coming out here for 11yrs, and look forward to many more! Love you all! Thank you for what you do!

We float here at least 2 or 3 times a year. Very friendly staff and they want to make sure that you have a great day on the river. Highly recommend!!!!!

Great price. Great float. Great shuttle driver. Everything was great! Thank you for everything!

Beautiful location, water was clean and clear, not trashy at all. Friendly people who repeatedly caught my kids' floaties that for away from them. The only bad part is you DEFINITELY need water shoes or old shoes that you don't care about because the rocks are SUPER slippery and some are jagged. But for only $3 a carful, I'm not complaining. Lots of shade trees :)

We love this place! They treat you like friends and really care about your safety. We appreciate that very much as we take our small children with us. The place is always clean when we go, and that's always a plus.

Best watering hole ever. Gotta love Diana and Steve and their hardworking crew. Always a great personality and friendly atmosphere. Kayak and canoe rental is very reasonably priced as well as camping fees, not much of a wait time for shuttling to drop points. Food and beverages and mostly anything you might need for the river and camping.

If you're lucky, you might come across one of the Hootontown rocks. Painted with cute sayings, and there's rocks that have "treats" on them that you turn into the office for a cool treat. I love this place. Ill always come back for more

The owners are the friendliest people you will ever meet and they have everything you need for a great float. You can rent your equipment and purchase snacks and alcohol all at the same place. After you have your gear, they will drop you off at one of three great James River access points of your choosing!