Cartecay River Experience, Kayak & Tube Rentals

✨ Chili Run 2026 is almost here! ✨
Join us for a fun-filled day of kayaking & chili 🌶️🚣‍♀️

EDIT: we have lots of new followers and potential new kayakers to join us for this event! You will need to come prepared clothing wise/wet suits as the water temp is very cold🥶 we will have helmets, life jackets, limited kayaks, paddles! The rules of the river are the same no matter the time of the year! Safety comes first.

🕚 Starting around 11 AM
📍 Meet at our shop:
1554 Lower Cartecay Rd
Ellijay, GA 30536

🚌 Shuttles available

Bring your friends, your appetite, and your river spirit — we can’t wait to see you out there!

Our sweet OG river dog, Cooper, has gone on to the river gods, where there are unlimited pets, endless river runs, treats galore, and the freedom to roam forever. If you’ve ever gone down our adventure section, you knew Cooper — whether greeting you at check-in, trotting the riverbanks, or relaxing at his home at take-out. He paved the way for every river dog who followed and will be so deeply missed by his entire CRX family 🤎🤎 Feel free to share any pics you may have our big guy below or favorite memory as his family would love to see it!!

Another incredible river season with CRX is in the books! 💦✨
We couldn’t have done it without YOU — our amazing customers (and repeat customers who’ve become friends along the way). Whether you came once and weren’t sure, came and rocked it, or have floated with us a thousand times, we’re so grateful you chose to spend time on our river and in our beautiful town. 💙

Here’s to more memories on the water — see you again for River Season 2026🌊

We’re OPEN today & tomorrow — 10 AM–2 PM! 🍂💦
Enjoy these warm fall days before they’re gone — tube our Lazy River or take on the Adventure section (Class I–II rapids). This is our off-season: no weekday floats. No reservations! — stop by and ride the fun! 🚣‍♂️✨

🚨 Weekend Splash Alert! 🚨
We’re OPEN today & tomorrow from 10 AM – 2 PM only! 🎉

🌊 Adventure Rapids & Lazy River floats are both waiting for you!
⛔ Reminder: We’re closed on weekdays during the off-season.

👉 Be sure to call ahead or check our socials next weekend for updated hours before you come out!

**“With Labor Day behind us, our season is winding down! 🍂 We’re now on off-season hours — tubing is available weekends only from 10 AM to 2 PM.
👉 No weekday floats.
👉 Weekend openings depend on weather & river conditions, so check in with us before you come!

Come soak up the last river days while you can! 💦🦦”**

Happy Labor Day! 🎉
There’s no better way to celebrate than with a float down the river! 🌊☀️

📅 Open today: 10 AM – Last put-in at 3 PM
(Arrive by 2:30 PM to check in!)

📍 2400 Highway 52 East, Ellijay, GA 30536
💵 $15 cash | 💳 $18 card (+tax)

⚠️ Reminder: We’ll be closed for the rest of the week. Weather permitting, we plan to reopen Saturday & Sunday (Sept. 5–6)!

Come enjoy the holiday on the water before the break! 🚣‍♂️✨

As our season starts to wind down, the best way you can support us is by leaving a review, liking and sharing our content, and following along! 💙 We’re so lucky to have the best community—it truly shows on those busy days when our regulars jump in to answer questions, guide newcomers, and spread good vibes. We can’t thank you enough!

✨ Reviews mean the world to us ✨
You can leave one on Google, Yelp, or even right here in the comments—every bit helps us grow and reach more river adventurers.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for choosing us for your tubing adventures. We can’t wait to see you out on the river again! 🕶️🌊

👉 We’re still OPEN every day from 10 AM to 3 PM—come soak up the last of the season with us!

✨ Weekend recaps are almost over! ✨
Only ONE GUARANTEED weekend left to float before Labor Day! 🌊☀️ also: this is your last chance to have a weekday float💦

After Labor Day, we’ll be weekends only (weather permitting) — so now’s the time to make your tubing plans!

Come float the lazy river 🛟 or take on our whitewater adventure 🌊💦

⏰ Hours:
• Open Daily: 10 AM – 3 PM
• Saturday: 9 AM – 4 PM

📍 Cartecay River — see you on the water!

We are CLOSED today August 21, 2025 due to high water levels! Stay dry and we will reopen once the water levels get back to safe floating level.

Weekend Recap☀️
What a perfect weekend of sunshine and tubing fun! 🌊😎
Tubing season is winding down, so don’t miss your chance — there are only 2 more weeks of weekday trips!

📅 Schedule Update:
• Now through Labor Day
• Open everyday 10 AM – 3 PM (last put-in)
• Saturdays only: 9 AM – 4 PM (last put-in)
• After Labor Day
• Open Friday–Sunday 10 AM – 3 PM (pending weather & water levels)

⏳ A lot of people ask how long we’re open after Labor Day — it all depends on conditions! Some years we wrap up right after, other years we float into mid-September. Bottom line: no promises, so come float while you can!