Primitive Outback Kayaking & Gem Mining
Experience the thrill of kayaking and the excitement of gem mining at Primitive Outback in Otto, North Carolina. This unique attraction offers outdoor enthusiasts a chance to paddle down the tranquil waters of the river and then pan for gems after.
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Meg JonesSuch a wonderful experience, they were very knowledgeable and kind. Had lots of fun and found lots of gems. Definitely stop by if you’re in town because you never know what you can get! All the stones are different and they’re all unique in their own little ways. We had the biggest bucket, but I’m sure there’s plenty of gems in the other bucket sizes too! They also have goats and kayaking that you can enjoy as well.
Mar 25, 2022 · Google Review
Alice HoffmanWe loved our experience with primitive- they were so kind and accommodating! Loved seeing all the goats and the soft rabbits. We had a lovely day to kayak! The river was low and so we went slowly down. We had brought a small picnic lunch and stopped along the way and ate on some rocks. Was a lovely time. They picked us up and brought us back to our car. Our hosts held onto our keys to our car and handed them promptly back once back at the starting point. Highly recommend!!
Oct 6, 2023 · Google Review
za floreseasy going kayaking with some basic maneuvering needed to navigate around downed trees. family owned and operated. very friendly. they space out their reservations so that your crew can have their own experience together. of course, i was a party of one. but, that is very enjoyable, too! loved it.
Jun 24, 2022 · Google Review
K. DohnJenn and Ivan were wonderful hosts for our large group kayak outing. They had a great petting zoo with cool fainting goats and many soft angora bunnies the kids loved. Also this river runs through old Cherokee land so you can add a hunt for Cherokee pottery to your bucket list… gets uncovered by the river. They had even recently found a peace pipe. Great experience! Jenn even gave us some pointers to some nearby waterfalls at the end without us asking… that’s one of my wife’s favorite things to do together in our travels. Thanks Jenn!
May 28, 2023 · Google Review
Tara BarnettWhat a blast this place is and the owners were so friendly and knowledgeable! Had so much fun kayaking and stopping along the way to hunt for artifacts. Afterwards, we got a colossal bucket for the gem mining experience and it was worth every penny. So many awesome gems! And you can’t forget the cute goats we got to feed.
Aug 29, 2022 · Google Review