Cookers, coolers, fishing rods, cornhole, outdoor games, tables and chairs, generators, 2-wheelers and dollies, tents, rakes, shovels, bicycles, boats, campers, trailers, life jackets, surfboards, lawn mowers and other lawn care equipment, camping gear, and even Santa Claus suits… you name it, CAFB Outdoor Recreation (ODR) has something for everyone! ODR supplies equipment to make your next outdoor excursion fantastic!

The Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway offers some of the best recreational bass fishing in the nation. The area also offers great white-tail deer hunting and ODR has equipment to outfit your hunting or fishing expedition. There are plenty of wilderness and State Parks nearby for camping and just spending time in nature. ODR has campers, tents, and all the gear you need for a great outdoor experience.

If you enjoy water sports, ODR offers a large variety of inexpensive boat rentals including canoes, kayaks, bass boats, pontoon boats, paddleboards, and kneeboards. ODR’s Equipment Rental section offers a wide variety of home and garden equipment, tools, picnic supplies, grills, generators, open and closed utility trailers, carpet cleaners, and much more.

Outdoor Recreation offers many programs, events, and services throughout the year to give you an opportunity to enjoy the glorious outdoors either on a self-directed basis or as part of our numerous outdoor adventure programs. ODR has a tandem skydiving trip planned for this month. Last month they hosted a whitewater rafting trip and canoe expedition. Other events ODR has conducted include deep-sea fishing trips, rock climbing, go-kart racing, and axe-throwing trips. Outdoor Rec is also in charge of Independence Pool which opened Memorial Day weekend. It provides free water activities throughout the summer through Labor Day.