7902 Topsy Rd Waynesboro, TN 38485

TOPSEY TURVEY CANOE AND CAMPGROUND

Middle Tennessee's  family canoe rental and camping

I. Season and Hours

River trips and primitive camping with a bathhouse are available year round.

Put-in starts at 7:00 am.
The 14 mile trip, must have canoes in the water by 10:00 a.m.

Reservations should be made, particularly for Saturday or holiday trips.

II. Trips

We have a variety of trip's to take on the Buffalo.

8 mile, and an all day 14 mile trip.

A. Map of the Buffalo River

Ask for detailed maps when you contact or arrive at Topsey.

B. Times and Miles

III. Rates

Please call 1-877-868-0878. Please let us know if you would like information about our campgrounds or CANOEING.

Give us a call we would like to hear from you.

We accept Cash, and Good Checks.

Reservations are suggested for weekends and holidays.
Canoe Monday-Friday  to avoid the weekend traffic.
Walk-ins always welcome.
We will try our hardest to get you in the water, as quickly as possible.

IV. Canoes

All are canoes are composite, come with cushions, drink holders, and are VERY comfortable.

V. Tips

Number one, stay sober. Operating a watercraft while intoxicated is illegal. Hard liquor, kegs, party balls, glass beverage containers and Styrofoam coolers are highly not recommended on the river.  Please: Be safe and drink responsibly.

Number two, allow for enough time to enjoy the ride. II. Trips B. Times and Miles above shows the time needed for the trips. The earliest canoes can put in is 7:00 am . The last pickup at any landing point is 6:00 pm. The latest start for a pickup with the 14 mile trip is 10:00 am. Within these limits, take as much time as you wish at no extra charge.

Number three, please talk to us. Allow us to help you work out the details of your trip. Write or call us.

Our sixty acres provide the best and most convenient facilities on the Buffalo for large or small groups, with plenty of parking for trailers, campers and motor homes and must be self contained. Use our  facilities for your picnic before or after your canoe trip. Our private put-in channel and dock allow easy loading and put-in of canoes.

Number four, respect the river. The Buffalo deserves respect in two ways. The Buffalo is a pristine river. It is pristine because of the many restoration and conservation efforts by both private and public groups.. Because of our respect for the river and our gratitude to the many people who have restored the river to its current beauty, we do what we can to conserve that beauty, and ask you to do the same. It is illegal to remove driftwood or wildflowers from the river or banks. Our drivers will not transport them. The river is a quiet place. All of the property on the river is privately owned. Please respect the owners rights and wishes. Do not stop on private property. Do not throw trash or cans in the river or on banks, islands or sandbars anywhere. Use heavy-duty coolers and water-proof bags or containers, and tie them to canoes.

The second reason to respect the river is the harm you can do yourself if you don't. We provide life vests to everyone and recommend you wear them. State law requires that any person under the age of 12 must wear a life jacket while canoeing. We provide seat cushions at no extra charge. Bring old shoes for wading or swimming. Don't forget sunglasses, sunscreen and insect repellent. Dress in layers; mornings are often cool. Leave valuables and non-waterproof cameras in the car. Secure keys in bags or pockets. Check our store for T-shirts, sweatshirts, dry-bags, eyeglass straps and other essentials. We recommend that groups designate a "lead" and "last" canoe. This will help keep your group together and eliminate passing of stopping points.

Number five, NO RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. When you make a reservation with Topsey Turvey, we do not require a deposit. Therefore, you do not have to worry about a loss when cancelling or changing the number of canoes you need (we are quite flexible). If the weather is not what you expected on your canoeing date, just let us know that morning and we will cancel all or part of your reservation at no charge.. No need to worry about losing any money or having to deal with a rain check.

The busiest days on the river are Saturdays. If you plan to canoe on a Saturday, you should make a reservation, just give us a call (1-877-868-0878). If you are not sure how many canoes  you need when you call, we can always change your numbers up to the time of departure at no charge. To avoid traffic on the river and on the highways, consider weekday trips.