Rio Piedra is unlike any other Wingshooting Destination you may ever have imagined. Located in the very heart of the Classic Southern Plantation Belt that stretches across South Georgia and into North Florida, this is where the birds have always been, and where they CONTINUE to be.

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Rating Snapshot (131 reviews)

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131 of 131(100%)customers would recommend this to a friend.

Customer Reviews for Rio Piedra Plantation, GA

Review 1 for Rio Piedra Plantation, GA

Overall Rating:

5 / 5

Best Hunt,

March 19, 2013

By: Gilly357

from Athens, AL,

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5 / 5

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"I would highly recommend this plantation to anyone looking for the utimate quail hunting experience. I enjoyed everything about this place. The guides are super nice guys, that strive to make this hunt the best it can be for their clients. And then there's the food. All I can say, is be prepared to eat the finest meals ever on a hunt. This place is very organized as well."

Would you recommend this experience or trip to a friend? Yes

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Review 2 for Rio Piedra Plantation, GA

Overall Rating:

5 / 5

Customer retreat,

March 19, 2013

By: Banksfamilyatm

from Salt Lake City, UT, USA

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

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"Exceptional lodging, food, hunting experience, dogs"

Would you recommend this experience or trip to a friend? Yes

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Review 3 for Rio Piedra Plantation, GA

Overall Rating:

5 / 5

Great Weekend,

March 18, 2013

By: charlie12

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

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"What a great time spent hunting. The guides and dogs both knew their business. The facilities and the food were first rate. I would recommend this to anyone."

Would you recommend this experience or trip to a friend? Yes

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Review 4 for Rio Piedra Plantation, GA

Overall Rating:

5 / 5

quail hunt,

March 18, 2013

By: Anonymous

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

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"very enjoyable experience"

Would you recommend this experience or trip to a friend? Yes

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Review 5 for Rio Piedra Plantation, GA

Overall Rating:

5 / 5

Truly 5 star,

March 18, 2013

By: CenKan

from McPherson, KS 67460, USA

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

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"I've had the good fortune to stay a number of lodges and without a doubt from the moment you arrive at the airport until you depart the attention to detail regarding your lodging, transportation, hunting, safety, facilities and dining are second to no one I've seen. Thanks for a great experience."

Would you recommend this experience or trip to a friend? Yes

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Review 6 for Rio Piedra Plantation, GA

Overall Rating:

5 / 5

Experience of a lifetime,

March 15, 2013

By: Birdcatcher

from Omaha, NE, USA

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

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4 / 5

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

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Additional Thoughts:Patient and encouraging

"Being from the Midwest, it was a treat to experience southern hospitality at its finest. The food could not have been better nor the hunting experience finer. It truly was an experience beyond my expectations. The birds, the dogs and the guides were of the highest caliber. Look forward to returning again sometime soon."

Would you recommend this experience or trip to a friend? Yes

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Review 7 for Rio Piedra Plantation, GA

Overall Rating:

4 / 5

OK,

March 14, 2013

By: CJJScout

from Atlanta, GA

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4 / 5

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4 / 5

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4 / 5

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4 / 5

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5 / 5

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3 / 5

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"I had heard about this lodge for a few years and wanted to give it a shot. We had very high expectations, which was why we may have been slightly disappointed.

The food was awesome. I can't complain at all about that. Great southern cuisine.

The lodging...left a little to be desired. There were only 2 cabins at the place and the rest of the lodging was hotel style down a long hall. Most of the other places we have hunted were all cabins and that is what we expected.

The guides and staff were pretty friendly, but not over the top service oriented. Not awful by any stretch, just not what we expected.

We didn't see that many birds the first hunt, but the second hunt seemed a lot better for everyone. They were good flying birds, and the dogs were awesome so the overall hunting experience was above average. Would have been excellent if we had seen more the first hunt."

Would you recommend this experience or trip to a friend? Yes

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Review 8 for Rio Piedra Plantation, GA

Overall Rating:

5 / 5

It Just Doesn't Get any Better than This!,

March 13, 2013

By: 1BigDaddy

from Columbus, Ga.

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

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"Our Quail Hunting Trip was by far the best hunting experience that i think i've ever had. The guides and their dogs were great. They were very helpful and went out of their way to make the hunt very enjoyable. The hospitality at the Lodge was great.The rooms were clean and very comfortable and the meals were unbelievably great. Our compliments to the chefs and everyone there. We look forward to our next hunt. Thanks to everyone at Rio Piedra Plantation."

Would you recommend this experience or trip to a friend? Yes

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Review 9 for Rio Piedra Plantation, GA

Overall Rating:

5 / 5

Amazing,

March 11, 2013

By: rjacobherman

from Baton Rouge, LA

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

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Additional Thoughts:Best guide I have had on any hunting trip in the past year.

"I am in the firearms industry. A by-product of being in the industry is lots of hunting. Rio Piedra changed my expectations of what a trip should be like. Fantastic hunting, wonderful guides and dogs, plentiful birds. What more could you ask for? The bar was well stock, and the cigar selection that week was very tasteful. If anything the lunch was too wonderful. Maybe even a tad heavy. I would have asked for cold cuts had it been my trip. Our guide Blake, was young and full of energy. His dog handling was excellent and he was committed to making sure the clients had a fantastic hunt. The Rio Piedra Plantation brings back that Old South feeling that I long for in my travels."

Would you recommend this experience or trip to a friend? Yes

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Review 10 for Rio Piedra Plantation, GA

Overall Rating:

5 / 5

I can't say enough good things,

March 11, 2013

By: CharlieRJF

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

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"This place is absolutely first class. From the chef and wait staff to the guides and the dogs, everyone was first rate, professional, and of the highest standard. No one should ever miss an opportunity to attend a hunt. I cannot stop talking about the time I had there. I will be back."

Would you recommend this experience or trip to a friend? Yes

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Review 11 for Rio Piedra Plantation, GA

Overall Rating:

5 / 5

Excellent,

March 8, 2013

By: WmDM

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

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Additional Thoughts:Always superior

"I have been to Rio Piedra at least once a year since it began. It is always a great experience. I hate to leave."

Would you recommend this experience or trip to a friend? Yes

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Review 12 for Rio Piedra Plantation, GA

Overall Rating:

5 / 5

Truly exceptional,

March 7, 2013

By: Scoutthedog

from Aiken, SC

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

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"All aspects of this experience worked. Accommodations, food, service, hunting and fellowship. Best of all my dog was able to hunt with the "pro's" and the guides made us feel welcome."

Would you recommend this experience or trip to a friend? Yes

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Review 13 for Rio Piedra Plantation, GA

Overall Rating:

4 / 5

Always great service, hospitality, and hunting,

March 7, 2013

By: Langhorn

from Atlanta, GA, USA

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

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4 / 5

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

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Additional Thoughts:Both are great!

"Thanks for another enjoyable time at Rio! The staff is very professional, the scenery is beautiful, meals are delicious, and the hunting is rewarding."

Would you recommend this experience or trip to a friend? Yes

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Review 14 for Rio Piedra Plantation, GA

Overall Rating:

5 / 5

INCREDIBLE FACILITY,

March 5, 2013

By: STEVE55

from Alabama, USA

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

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"I HAVE VISITED THIS PLANTATION 3 TIMES IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS. WE HAVE TAKEN SOME OF OUR BEST CUSTOMERS ON 2 OF THOSE TRIPS. THE STAFF, FACILITY, AND HUNTING ARE ALL FIRST CLASS. I AM 100% CONFIDENT IN RECOMMENDING RIO PIEDRA TO ANYONE SEARCHING A WORLD CLASS EXPERIENCE."

Would you recommend this experience or trip to a friend? Yes

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Review 15 for Rio Piedra Plantation, GA

Overall Rating:

5 / 5

Quail hunting nirvana,

March 4, 2013

By: williamwmct

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

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"Beaytiful facility staffed with attentive people. Excellent in all areas, food, hunting and hospitality."

Would you recommend this experience or trip to a friend? Yes

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Review 16 for Rio Piedra Plantation, GA

Overall Rating:

5 / 5

Memories,

March 4, 2013

By: Muleman

from Milton, FL, USA

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

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Additional Thoughts:Both were great. Really impressed with Davids dogs, but I'm partial to setters. Davids Lab was really inpressive. Best part of the hunt is watching great dogs work.

"Had a great time, brought back alot of old memories of hunting with my dad. Just wish he could have been with me but he is at the best lodge of all, Heaven."

Would you recommend this experience or trip to a friend? Yes

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Review 17 for Rio Piedra Plantation, GA

Overall Rating:

5 / 5

Great Hunting / Exceptional Host,

March 3, 2013

By: browningsweet16

from Knoxville, TN, USA

Billing / Reservation:

5 / 5

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5 / 5

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"Rio Piedra is nothing short of exceptional. Birds were abundant, with great guides (we used 3 different and all were very good).
Dogs were well trained and a pleasure to watch.
Bill, Annie, Lynn and the rest of the staff for professional, informative and great host.
Food was 4-5 star."

Would you recommend this experience or trip to a friend? Yes

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Review 18 for Rio Piedra Plantation, GA

Overall Rating:

5 / 5

Great outdoor experience,

March 3, 2013

By: 410Double

Billing / Reservation:

5 / 5

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

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Additional Thoughts:Bo was a stand-out and Chuck was good

"This is my 3rd year to visit Rio Piedra. I have been to many other lodges and without a doubt this is the best by far. The facilities and accomodations are second to none and the staff is both professional and friendly. The fact that Annie and Bill are very involved makes a huge difference. The food is outstanding and offers a great variety for all dietary needs. The guides are very good and patient for any level of hunter. I especially want to mention Bo Taylor, who would be a pretty good role model for guides anywhere. His dog handling skills are especially good. Without question, Rio Piedra absolutely offers the epitome of the quail hunting experience."

Would you recommend this experience or trip to a friend? Yes

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Review 19 for Rio Piedra Plantation, GA

Overall Rating:

5 / 5

Awesome Experience,

March 1, 2013

By: Chicken1

from Atlanta, GA, USA

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