Bear Paw Adventures - Marianna, Florida

Taylor F.

Super awesome place to rent tube's, kayaks & canoes. Everyone was so friendly & helpful. Saw alot of turtles, herons, fish, a few little ducks & even a snake! The spring was beautiful & warmer than expected. The river flowed so smooth. It was peaceful all around. 10/10 would definitely do it again!

Susan H.

We were there to celebrate my great granddaughter's 9th birthday. This is where she wanted to go. We had floats. There was 14 of us and we all had such a great time.

Tracy S.

5/24/24 My husband and I just went for the first time this past Friday. Patty was very pleasant while waiting on me and gave me a lot of great information. The river was very high and fast, but entering the creek first was so peaceful and calm. Even though the river looked a little intimidating, It was a perfect, beautiful day of kayaking. A shout out to the gentleman who shuttled us and who carried our kayak in for us and helped us getting in. Super nice people. I highly recommend going.

LiNzI C.

If you are looking for a nice little day float, depending on the water levels this is a neat place to go. If the water is low, this little river has far too many sticks and branches in it. The staff isn't professional or kind, but if you look beyond that you can have a good time. When you arrive, you park, pay, get a pass, then they shuttle to where you put in, and then you float back to your vehicle. You may also park at the start and they will shuttle you back, but I would recommend parking at the end. You may bring your own float or rent one of theirs. If you bring your own, make sure it's a true river raft or the sticks will deflate you fast 😉

Ruby Y.

It was absolutely beautiful so peaceful if you can get there when it's not packed with people like really early when they first open it's amazing, if you are interested in being swarmed by people anytime is great.

Jade B.

I came here for my 21st birthday with all my friends and the staff was accommodating and very nice. We had an amazing time. I definitely recommend people to go during the warmer times!

Job T.

Easy to find, friendly staff, and reasonable prices. The place is a little rugged but then again you are about to voluntarily float down a river lol. Fast efficient service, plenty of parking and about an 8 min shuttle ride to the top of the river so you can float back to your car. Rent their floats or bring your own, they will fill them with air for you (don’t bring inflated tubes, they can’t take them on the shuttle). Enjoy!

Haven’t rented their tubes before so can’t speak for the quality of their equipment. I always bring my own.

Logan E.

2 stars only because they're so close to Chipola River Adventures (4781 Magnolia Rd, Marianna, FL 32448). At least it was easy to find a company that cares when Bear Paw treated us poorly.

Picture is the entrance of Chipola River Adventures. Go there instead.