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    Cape Fear River Adventures, LLC

    147 reviews
    #1 of 3 things to do in Lillington
    Boat Tours & Water Sports, Tours, Outdoor Activities, More
    About Cape Fear River Adventures, LLC
    We offer kayak, canoe, SUP (stand-up paddleboards), and river tubing trips for your self-guided pleasure on the breathtakingly beautiful Cape Fear River. We are just a short drive from Raleigh, Durham, Fayetteville, and their surrounding areas. The Cape Fear River offers Class I and II+ rapids for experienced paddlers and novices alike. We have friendly & knowledgeable staff ready to assist you if you have any questions about what we do. Please give us a call or shoot us an email for more information on your next outdoor adventure!
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    Reviewed October 21, 2018 via mobile
    Whitewater kayaking

    Awesome staff awesome rapids couldn’t have asked for a better time... had a blast hope I can come back again soon.

    Date of experience: October 2018
    Thank Jacob M
    Reviewed September 2, 2018 via mobile
    7 mile leisure single kayaking

    I enjoyed the exercise we got. It was a bit tough getting up the level 1 rapids. But I like that. There is a spot along the way that is shallow with large rocks which would be great to relax for a few. Next time...More

    Date of experience: September 2018
    Thank swimmer_700
    Reviewed August 24, 2018
    Great 10 Mile Challenge, 8/5/20218

    Due to heavey rains our unguided 10 mile canoe challenge was cancelled, however Cape Fear River Adventures advised that a guided white water experience fit my groups goals, so we changed our reservation. We had a great time on the whitewater kayaks, it was a...More

    Date of experience: August 2018
    Thank Emerson S
    Reviewed July 28, 2018 via mobile
    Tubing It

    If you want a great lazy day, this is the trip. Bring your sun screen and plan for the unexpected. This is North Carolina, our trip started with total sunshine and end that afternoon in a down pour, but it was a great experience. The...More

    Date of experience: July 2018
    Thank David J
    Reviewed July 23, 2018 via mobile
    Super fun!

    This was an awesome girls trip! We had a blast and will definitely come back and do it again!! I wasn’t a fan of the rocks but I know that’s just apart of the river! Definitely awesome to know you can ride g your own...More

    Date of experience: July 2018
    Thank sagev2017
    Reviewed July 23, 2018
    Best SUPyoga class ever!

    This was my 3rd SUPyoga class and I was about to give up and surrender to only land yoga. Brandy was AWESOME! She is a great yoga instructor. It is worth the hour drive. I will definitely be back for SUPyoga and other river adventures...More

    Date of experience: July 2018
    Thank Karen S
    Reviewed July 15, 2018
    Day of laughter and relaxation

    Great day for all. It was a LONG, SLOW, HOT & FUN trip. Pleasant and friendly staff. Register on line to save yourself and group from waiting in line. Review the website to prepare for your trip and take all recommendations seriously or you will...More

    Date of experience: July 2018
    2  Thank Vickie P
    Reviewed July 10, 2018 via mobile
    Kayaking Class

    Allen and Andrew were great instructors. They were very accommodating with questions. Most of us were first time kayakers and the first hour was mostly introductions, talking about different kayaks and paddles to use in different water conditions, safety and answering questions. They were very...More

    Date of experience: July 2018
    Thank Dorothy M
    Reviewed July 7, 2018 via mobile
    Long and hot

    The staff was excllent . There really was no surprise we got in the tube and very very slowly went 2 miles and took 5 hours . We brought 3 cans of sunblock and used all 3 cans and still got burnt . We rented...More

    Date of experience: July 2018
    1  Thank marymQ7656DD
    Reviewed June 24, 2018
    Wonderful!

    Stand Up Paddleboard Yoga was excellent. The location and weather was perfect and balancing on the paddle board added a nice challenge to the yoga practice. Being on the water was very relaxing and the whole experience was very enjoyable. The boards we used were...More

    Date of experience: June 2018
    Thank Anne W
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    August 2, 2017|
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    Response from RedCanoe42 | Property representative |
    Hi Cindy! There is a river access ramp fee of $5 per personal water vessel/personal river tube if you put in at our office in Lillington. We do offer shuttle service (return trip from Wildlife Rd access) for $10/person and... More
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    louannamsdell
    July 1, 2017|
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    Response from RedCanoe42 | Property representative |
    Hello! Of course, if you've got your own equipment we offer shuttle services. Please give us a call to talk about the parts of the river you plan on paddling/tubing. It sounds like you've never been on this part of the Cape... More
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