Best Raft Trip Outfitter Springfield Near Me

Megan Schiller: Top of the line, high quality outdoor goods

Melissa Baker: I had a great experience here. The employees were super kind and helpful. Sadie was very attentive to my needs and helped me find the perfect pair of shoes for my arch problems, i can definitely see that she cared about having the perfect comfortable shoes for me. I definitely will be coming back and recommending this store to friends and family.

Ella Michaels: Clean, well organized little store with a nice product selection! Fun to look around in. And they’ll work with you on ordering gear you need if they don’t have it in stock. Customer service is attentive and helpful. However I’ve noticed the past few times, the big guy who’s always there is pouty and just straight up rude to the poor other workers, to the point where it’s very noticeable from a customer standpoint. It makes the shopping experience uncomfortable. If you’re going to bully your coworkers, at least don’t do it in front of all the customers in the store. Just writing this hoping to bring it to the attention of management so this can be looked into.

Kenneth Brown: If you want expert advice from people who care about the world they work within then this is the place. Highest quality of products and service to match. Considered buying a lot of my products online but after stopping in to see what they offer and ask questions it was a no brainer that this is where I want my money to go. Any slight increase in cost I may pay is massively outweighed knowing I have exactly what I need.Thank you Maddox for all of your help!

Karlie Stephenson: Highly recommend shopping there for all your outdoor and hiking needs. They are local and super friendly.

Ryan Martin: Great shop, and the employees are extremely helpful and pleasant.

Rebekka Hansen: I went in to look for hiking boots. The lady was really helpful and attentive, and helped me try on multiple pairs while explaining pros and cons. I’m kind of picky and due to the market there weren’t tons of options—anyways I ended up loving a pair but when I tried them on we realized my foot is too wide for those to be comfortable for me. She could’ve just soldthem to me but she recommended that I find a shoe that’s wider so I can have good circulation whilehiking. That built my trust with her and if I need to get gear in the future I’d love to try them out again.

Steven H: Great place to go if you want to look like you hike or go backpacking...if you actually do, find another shop

Nathaniel Sweet: Staff is very friendly and they have a massive selection on all things outdoors. One of the best places in Springfield if you enjoy hiking and the outdoors

James Hooten: Walked in, had exactly what I needed. Quick help and friendly!

Bob Mitchell: The best place in the Springfield area to get any outdoor equipment. I have bought clothes, hiking boots and backpacks here for years. The employees work with you to find what you need for hiking.

Chris Class: They have a great mix of higher end/quality clothing,camping gear, rock climbing items and water sports.Great selection of sleeping bags and tents as well.I’ll definitely be returning again.Oh, and the staff was kind and seemed very knowledgeable.

Maceo Calico: Limited selection mostly the same gear different brands vs a variety of gear.

Gary Lemmonds: This is not a camping store! It's 85% high-end clothing. Like there is a demand for that in Springfield. They had 3 tents and about 10 backpacks on display, up a LONG staircase, at MSRP or more. Don't waste you time.

Jerry: Great selection, enjoyed my new Vasque boots

Jeff Kelley: Best store of its kind in Southwest Missouri.

David Fields: Great camping store. Perfect balance of technical gear and clothing.

let's ride NOW: The stuff I had bought there was excellent but the staff wasn't all that knowledgeable

James Wells: They seemed to have less specialized clothing on this visit. I didn't find hiking pants in his size. It seems like there was more selection the last time I went.

Wes Smith: Great little store for all your long and short term camping needs! I think they even have boats inside. The staff was helpful and pleasant! I will definitely return!

Christine Saxton: Two stars because it’s not the water’s fault… these folks let me down every time we go. Waited almost 2 hours to load, and one of our guys had to help load the boats because their guys were “down in the field”. Three of us floated and we got 2 small kayaks and one 10 ft boat. The smaller ones were awful; too small and light for an adult to use for sure. The porta-John’s by the office looked like they hadn’t been cleaned in a month. After we got to the first drop, the driver realized she didn’t have one of the groups on her list. How do they continue to operate? I will not be going back! There are other outfitters close by: JRO for one, use them!

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

Oscar Flores: Great and amazing place!!

Danny Venable: We arrive to people in our spot. We were Told to find a open spot and camp there. ( Meaning we would be taking someone else's spot). Once again our plug was unplugged from the power pole. This is a problem that happened last time. Thought I'd try again because I like being by the river. Place gets too crowded as the floating people start showing up making it hectic and a hassle to get around. Place lacks organization. Loud music late into the night (1-2am). The camping page is very deceiving and misleading.

Nichole Wilson: 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.

jj burgess: Really great place to go floating.

Jordan Lewis: Lots of fun!!!

Caleb Laswell: Would never recommend for anyone. Won't allow people under 21 to camp after not mentioning that over the phone. The females were very rude and inconsiderate and even went so far as to insult us by asking if we would like to camp 40 miles away instead

Cody Garoutte: Had a great time at the Hootentown Bike Rally 2022. The band Plush was awesome and sounded great. Swim, camp, fish and have a good time.

Jim Wadkins: 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!!!!!

Dao Tran: Hootentown CP is a bit rough on the exterior. It photographed much better than looked. The water was great. Especially after a loud, young, foul mouthed family left. Camping was comfortable at night. Water tap and power was handy to have nearby. The portable toilets were cleaner than the bathhouse. 👍🏼

Nick D.: 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!

Ulysses Mariscal: 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!

Shanna Belle Borthick-Compton: I love this place. We go every chance we get. They're always kind and fun and keep the place safe and clean.

Mischelle Reynolds: Fun spot. Nice people.

Tiffany Taylor: 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

Adana Fishback: 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!!!

Erin Carr: This place is a joke. Tried to make a camping reservation. The girl that answered the phone could not answer basic questions about location. She did not understand basic camping and had to refer to someone else the entire time. They after telling me they couldn't make a reservation the weekend that I was coming due to a family vacation, they couldn't recommend anyplace else for me to camp. Horrid customer service. Too bad because the weekend I was looking to come could have been a big money making weekend for their business. I suggest getting someone to answer the phone that knows something about the location and business.

Adam Leamon: Outstanding

Steve Holley: I don't go floating my self but I guarantee best bunch of people you'll ever meet known them for yrs they make it real easy to go floating camping or what ever you want to do