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Recs for a week long summer lake/river trip for 3 young families?
Posted on 1/6/26 at 6:16 pm
Posted on 1/6/26 at 6:16 pm
Group of us were thinking about renting a house this summer for a week on a lake or on a river. We are pretty spread out (Nola, Georgia, KC, Houston) so there’s not a specific area I have in mind since some will most likely need to fly
3 of the guys have multiple young kids so it’d be more of a family style trip than just adults if that matters
I’ve spent summers my entire life in the Texas hill country and the Austin area lakes, but was curious if there are any other good places we should look at? Arkansas probably has some good options right? Anywhere in north Texas/oklahoma? Floating a river sounds pretty fun as well
3 of the guys have multiple young kids so it’d be more of a family style trip than just adults if that matters
I’ve spent summers my entire life in the Texas hill country and the Austin area lakes, but was curious if there are any other good places we should look at? Arkansas probably has some good options right? Anywhere in north Texas/oklahoma? Floating a river sounds pretty fun as well
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Posted on 1/7/26 at 3:20 pm to 5 Deep
Northern Michigan.
Traverse City area or anywhere from Tawas to to Mackinaw City on the other side.
Traverse City area or anywhere from Tawas to to Mackinaw City on the other side.
Posted on 1/7/26 at 10:16 pm to 5 Deep
I would suggest you look into Beavers Bend State Park in Broken Bow, OK. They have a lake and a river to explore. Lots of hiking trails also if you want to try those. There are tons of cabin rentals in the area to stay in so you could potentially rent a large one and all stay in it together. The town is small and there’s not a lot to do there, but the state park was nice and way better than I expected.
Posted on 1/8/26 at 1:57 pm to 5 Deep
North Georgia, NC, Tenn will probably be 10-15 deg cooler than somewhere in TX or OK, if that’s an issue.
Posted on 1/8/26 at 9:31 pm to 5 Deep
I consider the Cahaba Lily bloom to be the number one natural wonder in Alabama. Bloom is between Mother’s Day and Father’s Day.
There was a poster on the Outdoor Board that had a house on the Cahaba River in Centerville, AL. Perfect access to the best Cahaba Lily float through the refuge, but also has access to the second best float on the Little Cahaba River.
Fishing is amazing.
There was a poster on the Outdoor Board that had a house on the Cahaba River in Centerville, AL. Perfect access to the best Cahaba Lily float through the refuge, but also has access to the second best float on the Little Cahaba River.
Fishing is amazing.
Posted on 1/8/26 at 10:37 pm to 5 Deep
Big houseboat on Lake Quachita in Arky. Great trip
Posted on 1/9/26 at 3:14 pm to redfish99
We rented a big airbnb on Lake Hamilton last year. 4 families with young children. Lake activities and things to do in Hot Springs.
Posted on 1/10/26 at 9:01 pm to 5 Deep
Look for something around dale hallow lake, borders tn and ky
Posted on 1/10/26 at 9:06 pm to 5 Deep
Table Rock Lake in Missouri
Smith Lake in Alabama
Norris Lake in Tennessee
Smith Lake in Alabama
Norris Lake in Tennessee
Posted on 1/10/26 at 10:43 pm to madamsquirrel
quote:
nted a big airbnb on Lake Hamilton last year. 4 families with young children. Lake activities and things to do in Hot Springs.
Not sure why you are getting down votes.
Hot springs has fair bit to do in the water at lake.hamilton plus surrounding area(magic springs, bath houses, observatory, etc).
Posted on 1/10/26 at 11:21 pm to Puffoluffagus
Lake Hamilton is a shite show in the summer. Boat traffic everywhere driven by a bunch of drunk idiot tourists that drive boats once a year.
Most scared I've ever been on a lake was there and I keep my boat on Lake Austin.
Most scared I've ever been on a lake was there and I keep my boat on Lake Austin.
Posted on 1/11/26 at 9:17 am to 5 Deep
The Red Rived in the back of Echo in Avoyelles is nice in the late summer. Stay at the casino.
Posted on 1/11/26 at 11:32 pm to Potchafa
Bring small crawfish for gou fishing
Posted on 1/12/26 at 10:59 am to Puffoluffagus
quote:I have a personal downvote secret admirer on all boards. Has nothing to do with my actual post.
Not sure why you are getting down votes.
Table rock lake as someone mentioned above is also a good option with much to do in the Branson area for all ages.
Eta-
quote:we went the first week of Louisiana summer when school let out. I think Arkansas and Texas were still in school so this could have changed our experience for sure.
Puffoluffagus
Lake Hamilton is a shite show in the summer. Boat traffic everywhere driven by a bunch of drunk idiot tourists that drive boats once a year.
This post was edited on 1/12/26 at 11:01 am
Posted on 1/12/26 at 2:29 pm to SaDaTayMoses
Somebody knows!!!!
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