The staff here were super friendly and helpful and offered up some good advice on special things to keep an eye out for like the eagle aerie as well as landmarks for arriving back at the livery. I also like that they take you upstream and you canoe back rather than the opposite! Would definitely go back! Very family friendly!
They offer good shuttles, and some great trip options. They also work with the campground we like staying at, Mohican Reservation.
We can now say we've been there, done that. We don't need to do this one again. Unfortunately people have disrespected nature here, and there is a mess of beer cans, water bottles, and food wrappers everywhere.
Regarding the livery, make sure you check your gear before you head out. We were told to choose our life vests, and they would load everything else. When we were dropped off for our 14 mile float we found that only two of our six kayaks had bungee straps, the others were gone from the kayaks, and there were only five intact paddles - two others in the van were broken. So we were kind of stuck with it. On a positive note, it was a quick sign in and loading for the ride up to the drop off point.
Nice place and nice people. Very relaxing. Not the busy canoe route all the other places go.
Per canoe price, friendly people, easy trip up the road provided by them to the drop off location. I love it.
My wife and I canoe a few times a year and this time decided to give this place a try. Upon arrival the staff were not the nicest people. Border line rude. Waited 45 minutes to be taken 14 miles up river. We, along with an older couple, launch and we let the older couple pass us as we just enjoy floating down river. We come up on a bridge where they had tipped the canoe and both were pinned under. We get them to the shore with steep banks and call the livery who could not have cared less that they had lost both paddles and were too shaken up to continue. They did not have a game plan and asked us what they should do. The employees took 30-45 minutes to get the couple in another canoe and paddle them to the next landing. I would assume that this happens multiple times a year and the staff should have had a plan for this. Other than that they did not warn us of a log jamb that had to be maneuvered. Banks were to steep to pack canoe around. I had to stand on the logs and get the canoe, with wife and puppy over 4 logs. We don't mind a little adventure but when we use an establishment to canoe with we do expect better emergency planning and warning system of river obstacles.
The people who worked at the reception were rude and acted as if we were a nuisance. There were two bathrooms but 8 people needed to go. After renting the canoe we stood by the water until a young attendent told us to go on the bus. The canoes were fine and cheap but those attendants at the desk were rude.
Affordable family fun without the chaos. Clean facilities & decent equipment considering the constant usage. Most of the staff is very friendly with exception of a few but not a deterring factor.
I have came here and done the raft trip with my family the last two years. It was great we had so much fun. Loudonville Canoe Livery was the cheaper deal. They were not rude to us at all and we had the same driver both years. He was on time both times and nice to us. We are wanting to return this weekend.
Very nice people. Great rates. I recommend. The trips are actually about half the listed distances. I'm sure this is the same with other liveries though.
Loved our experience. We loved it so much we plan on making it a family event every year. Looking forward to coming back. Friendly people, great trip, just the perfect day spent with family enjoying the beautiful scenery. Also cheaper than other places so that was a bonus! Looking forward to coming back. You will have my business every year!