{"id":304,"date":"2020-05-12T07:06:37","date_gmt":"2020-05-12T07:06:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/themes.themeenergy.com\/bookyourtravel\/eco-lodge\/?page_id=10"},"modified":"2024-01-12T03:00:12","modified_gmt":"2024-01-12T03:00:12","slug":"eco-lodge-home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.riverjohns.com\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_section full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1646270899626{background-color: #b0b479 !important;}”][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”367″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1646294551080{background-position: 0 0 !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”378″ img_size=”785×564″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1646272766632{background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_text_separator title=”Our Season” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-check” i_color=”white” i_background_style=”rounded” i_background_color=”custom” i_size=”xs” title_align=”separator_align_left” align=”align_right” color=”white” add_icon=”true” i_custom_background_color=”#b6be9c” css=”.vc_custom_1646274467610{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1648318974066{padding-right: 0px !important;}”]Each year, our season opens at the beginning of May and ends at the end of October. During our season, regular office hours are Monday through Friday from 9am to 3pm.<\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=”Accessing the Island” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-check” i_color=”white” i_background_style=”rounded” i_background_color=”custom” i_size=”xs” title_align=”separator_align_left” align=”align_right” color=”white” add_icon=”true” i_custom_background_color=”#b6be9c” css=”.vc_custom_1646274970376{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1648317604180{padding-right: 0px !important;}”]Access to the Island is by permission and reservation only. No trespassing. During our open season, to use the Island for kayaking or canoeing, stop by the house to ask for permission and to pay the parking fee for self-shuttling.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_text_separator title=”No Shuttle Services – Parking for Self-Shuttling” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-check” i_color=”white” i_background_style=”rounded” i_background_color=”custom” i_size=”xs” title_align=”separator_align_left” align=”align_right” color=”white” add_icon=”true” i_custom_background_color=”#b6be9c” css=”.vc_custom_1648317739709{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1648319029773{padding-right: 50px !important;}”]River Johns does not rent canoes or kayaks and does not provide any shuttle services between the 2 locations where you start and end your float.<\/p>\n

If you have your own canoe or kayak, we offer parking for a fee so that you and another driver can shuttle between the Island and the location where you start and end your float.[\/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=”Water Levels” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-check” i_color=”white” i_background_style=”rounded” i_background_color=”custom” i_size=”xs” title_align=”separator_align_left” align=”align_right” color=”white” add_icon=”true” i_custom_background_color=”#b6be9c” css=”.vc_custom_1648318329538{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1648319094807{padding-right: 50px !important;}”]Getting on the water takes planning – play it safe and check the water levels for the Little River (above Townsend, TN) on the USGS | National Water Dashboard<\/a>\u00a0 and check the weather forecast before you head out.<\/p>\n

As they say…Turn around – Don’t drown<\/em>.\u00a0Don\u2019t be a dud, we\u2019re having a flood!<\/em> Don\u2019t put in, bear a grin<\/em>\u00a0\ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_text_separator title=”Fishing” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-check” i_color=”white” i_background_style=”rounded” i_background_color=”custom” i_size=”xs” title_align=”separator_align_left” align=”align_right” color=”white” add_icon=”true” i_custom_background_color=”#b6be9c” css=”.vc_custom_1646276435054{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1648319468044{padding-right: 0px !important;}”]Fishing off the Island is for our guests and by permission only.\u00a0We’ve seen some fairly good-sized fish taken from the Little River surrounding the river Island. Small Mouth and Large Mouth Bass, Redeye, Bluegill, and Catfish to name a few. If you want to catch your own supper, the Little River may have it.[\/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=”Fishing License and Permits” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-check” i_color=”white” i_background_style=”rounded” i_background_color=”custom” i_size=”xs” title_align=”separator_align_left” align=”align_right” color=”white” add_icon=”true” i_custom_background_color=”#b6be9c” css=”.vc_custom_1646276424495{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1648319419297{padding-right: 0px !important;}”]There is always a chance of you getting caught by bigger fishermen… these are the folks from the Tennessee Wildlife Resource Commission (TWRA), so get a permit or take your chances, the choice is yours to make. Rules and Regulations, you know.[\/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=”No Tubes” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-check” i_color=”white” i_background_style=”rounded” i_background_color=”custom” i_size=”xs” title_align=”separator_align_left” align=”align_right” color=”white” add_icon=”true” i_custom_background_color=”#b6be9c” css=”.vc_custom_1648318342334{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1648318358072{padding-right: 0px !important;}”]We DO NOT rent tubes. We do not encourage the use of tubes at River Johns, and if they are used by your children, please supervise them closely. If they float past the island, they will be in faster water and access down river is practically nil! Use Caution.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1646299643474{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-left: 50px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_column width=”2\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1646294400725{background-position: 0 0 !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;}” offset=”vc_col-lg-3\/5 vc_col-md-3\/5 vc_col-xs-12″][vc_gallery interval=”0″ images=”426,433,596,420,434,435,424,423,427,496,499,414,439,601,602,416,415,418,595,421,442,443,446,490,500,447,583,448,425″ img_size=”full” onclick=”” css=”.vc_custom_1648095716346{background-position: 0 0 !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;}”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1646294472005{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;}” offset=”vc_col-lg-2\/5 vc_col-md-2\/5 vc_col-xs-12″][vc_custom_heading text=”RIVER JOHN’S ISLAND” font_container=”tag:h5|font_size:15px|text_align:left|color:%237b9e87|line_height:1″ google_fonts=”font_family:Source%20Sans%20Pro%3A200%2C200italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1648093397468{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 13px !important;padding-left: 25px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Welcome to Peace!” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:52px|text_align:left|color:%23111111|line_height:1.2″ google_fonts=”font_family:Playfair%20Display%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1646276353239{padding-bottom: 5px !important;padding-left: 25px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1646294462991{padding-left: 25px !important;background-position: 0 0 !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;}”]It’s getting down right hard to find peace on this earth.
\nWell, River John’s can help you find, not only peace but also a whole lot of beauty, fun and relaxation. Learn the true meaning of “quiet” where the only sound you might hear may be the dipping of a paddle in the water alongside your canoe.<\/p>\n

River John’s River Island is approximately 3 and 1\/3 acres in size. The River Island is surrounded by the waters of the Little River with two bridges to access by. One bridge is a walking bridge and the other is for vehicles to cross onto the island. River Island is covered with plenty of trees for shade and open areas for the enjoyment of sports.
\nYou’ll see Great Blue Herons soaring among stately Sycamore trees. See fish flash beneath you… watch turtles sunbathing on ancient craggy stumps… swim or wade a little, or maybe throw in a line or two.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”20″ css=”.vc_custom_1589276503193{background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1589276318614{padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”415″ img_size=”full”][vc_custom_heading text=”Island Weddings” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:26px|text_align:left|color:%23111111|line_height:1.2″ google_fonts=”font_family:Playfair%20Display%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1648101333171{margin-bottom: 28px !important;}” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Friverjohns.com%2F%3Faccommodation%3Disland-weddings|title:Island%20Weddings”][vc_column_text]What more could the Bride and Groom ask for than to have a private Island Wedding on the Little River near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park!<\/p>\n

Rent the entire 3-acre Island for your dream wedding (2-day minimum). Stay for the day and camp overnight for a special, camping wedding.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1589276305605{padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”423″ img_size=”full”][vc_custom_heading text=”Island Day Rentals” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:26px|text_align:left|color:%23111111|line_height:1.2″ google_fonts=”font_family:Playfair%20Display%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1648101346600{margin-bottom: 28px !important;}” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Friverjohns.com%2F%3Faccommodation%3Disland-day|title:Island%20Day%20Rentals”][vc_column_text]The Island is available for day rentals for community activities and events on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays only.<\/p>\n

If it’s just for a day or more… bring your group to our island getaway for the day and enjoy the surrounding water of the Little River.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1589275997028{padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”524″ img_size=”full”][vc_custom_heading text=”Island Camping” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:26px|text_align:left|color:%23111111|line_height:1.2″ google_fonts=”font_family:Playfair%20Display%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1648101375369{margin-bottom: 28px !important;}” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Friverjohns.com%2F%3Faccommodation%3Disland-camping|title:Island%20Camping”][vc_column_text]Imagine your own private island to camp on with friends and family.<\/p>\n

The entire island (no individual camping spots) can be rented out on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (3-night minimum) and can accommodate up to 50 campers.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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