McMinnville, TN | Riverfront Park
Location
120 Riverfront Park St
McMinnville, TN 37110
Hours
Open daily
Dawn to dusk
Pricing
Starting at $25.
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for details.
Equipment
Single Kayak
Double Kayak
Life Vest
Paddle(s)
Dry Bag
Amenities
Public Restrooms
Play
Area
Walking
Trail
Boat
Dock
Fishing
Pier
Paved
Parking
Plan your paddle
Location Information
The Barren Fork is a scenic and mostly slow moving 23.4-mile-long tributary of the Collins River that meanders through Cannon, Coffee, and Warren Counties in Middle Tennessee. The river is restricted by a historic hydroelectric dam. Slackwaters north of the dam are very slow moving, while those south of the dam are faster – especially those nearest it.
Paddling out from Riverfront Park, which lies well north of the dam, paddlers find a gentle near-lake-like float, forested banks, rocky outcroppings and undercuts, and some small waterfalls. With bream, bluegill, rainbow trout, rock bass, smallmouth bass, walleye and catfish, fishing is a prime activity.
It is imperative that paddlers stay a safe distance away from the dam. Currents there increase in strength and can be deadly. Paddlers must follow all postings and alerts and use common sense. The local area is known to periodically flood. Floodwaters can rise quickly and are not safe for any form of boating activity.
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State of Tennessee Boating Rules & Safety Guidelines
All canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards must have one USCG approved wearable Personal Floatation Device (PFD) for each person on board, and all users must wear a PFD at all times.
All kayaks must have a sound signal device on board. Your HIVE PFD has a whistle attached for your safety and convenience.
HIVE rentals must be concluded before dusk. All vessels operating on Tennessee waters after sunset are required to have a white light on board. HIVE PaddleSports kayaks are not equipped with lights.
All canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards must have one USCG approved wearable PFD for each person on board, and all persons under 13 years of age must wear a lifejacket while underway.
Tennessee Boating Rules
All canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards must have one USCG approved wearable PFD for each person on board, and all persons under 13 years of age must wear a lifejacket while underway.
All kayaks must have a sound signal device on board. Your HIVE life vest has a whistle attached for your safety and convenience.
HIVE rentals must be concluded before dusk. All vessels operating on Tennessee waters after sunset are required to have a white light on board. HIVE PaddleSports kayaks are not equipped with lights.
Let's get this
paddle started
Let's get this paddle started
What is the HIVE?
100% self serve
kayak rental kiosk
Paddle and play on any day
We are building an expansive network of waterside kayak rental kiosks so that you can Access Your Adventure™ your way, without having to worry about the equipment.
We provide you with everything you need for a fun and safe time on the water - a single or double kayak, paddles, a life preserver with whistle, and a dry bag for your essentials.
Reserve. Unlock. Paddle.
What is the HIVE?
100% self servekayak rental kiosk
Paddle and play on any day
We've built an expansive network of waterside kayak rental kiosks so that you can Access Your Adventure™ your way, without having to worry about the equipment.
We provide you with everything you need for a fun and safe time on the water - a single or double kayak, paddles, a life preserver with whistle, and a dry bag for your essentials.
Reserve.Unlock.Paddle.
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How can we help?
In a medical emergency dial 9-1-1 from your phone immediately.
Have any questions?
How can
we help?
In a medical emergency dial 9-1-1 from your phone immediately.
