Whitewater Rafting, Kayaking and Tubing in Western North Carolina

Adventurous Fast Rivers Rafting
14690 Nantahala River, Hwy. 19 West, Bryson City, NC 28713
Phone: 828-488-2386; Toll Free: 800-438-7238
Instructors teach raft handling and kayaking. Unique location on the Nantahala River. Variety of trip lengths and watercraft.

Appalachian Rivers Raft Company
Highway 19, Topton, NC 28781
Phone: 800-330-1999
Over 30 years of experience in guided and unguided rafting excursions on the Nantahala River.

Asheville Outdoor Center
521 Amboy Road, Asheville, NC 28806
Phone: 828-232-1970
Canoeing, kayaking, rafting, tubing, gem mining, and more.

Blue Heron Whitewater
35 Little Pine Rd, Marshall, NC 28753
Phone: 888-426-7238
The closest French Broad River whitewater rafting outfitter to Asheville, NC, only 22 miles northwest of Asheville on highway 25/70 near Marshall, NC. Blue Heron Whitewater offers a variety of white water and float trips on the French Broad River.

Carolina Outfitters Rafting
12121 Hwy. 19 West, Bryson City, NC 28713
Phone: 828-488-6345; Toll Free: 800-468-7238
Carolina Outfitters combines whitewater rafting with horseback riding into the scenic backcountry of the Nantahala Gorge and gemstone mining for rubies, emeralds, sapphires and other precious gems.

Charleston Inn Whitewater Rafting
208 Arlington Avenue, Bryson City, NC 28713
Phone: 888-285-1555
Enjoy an adventurous day of North Carolina whitewater rafting on an eight-mile stretch of the Nantahala River. Exciting class II rapids can be found along most of the river, with a thrilling class III rapid at the end of the run.

Endless River Adventures
14157 Hwy. 19/74 West, Bryson City, NC 28713
Phone: 828-488-6199
Whitewater rafting tours and kayaking instruction on your choice of three rivers: the Class II-III Nantahala River, the Class III-IV Ocoee River, and the Class IV+ Cheoah River.

French Broad Rafting Expeditions
9800 U.S. Hwy 25-70, Marshall, NC 28753
Phone: 800-570-7238
French Broad Rafting Expedition can provide the adventure and excitement of whitewater rafting or the ease and relaxation of a calm water trip for you, your family, or your group.

High Mountain Expeditions
Two Locations:
1380 Highway 105 South, Boone, NC 28607
3149 Tynecastle Highway, Banner Elk, NC 28604
Phone: 828-898-9786
Experts in Nolichucky River rafting, Watauga River rafting, Wilson Creek rafting, New River tubing, hiking and caving.

Huck Finn Rafting Adventures
158 Bridge Street, Hot Springs, NC, 28743
Toll Free: 800-303-7238
Rafting on the French Broad River with professional guides. Closest rafting to Asheville, North Carolina.

Nantahala Outdoor Center
13077 Hwy. 19 West, Bryson City, NC 28713
Phone: 828-488-2176
NOC provides white water rafting trips and kayaking on the Nantahala, Ocoee, Chattooga, Cheoah, Pigeon, French Broad or Nolichucky rivers. NOC also offers Jet Boat rides on Lake Fontana.

Paddle Inn Rafting Company
14611 Highway 19 West, Bryson City, NC 28713
Phone: 828-488-9651
Fully guided, guide assisted and “be your own boss” self-guided white water rafting rental trips for all ages.

Rafting With My Kids
5427 Hwy. 74 West, Whittier, NC 28789
Phone: 828-586-3510
This family whitewater rafting trip is perfect for both younger and older kids and their families.

USA Raft & Mountain River Guides
2 Jones Branch Road, Erwin, TN 37650
Phone: 423-743-7111; Toll Free: 866-USA-Raft
Whitewater rafting and outfitter guides in North Carolina and Tennessee on the French Broad River, Nantahala River, Nolichuky River, and Watauga River.

Wahoo’s Adventures
PO Box 3094, Boone, NC 28607
Phone: 828-262-5774
Wahoo’s Adventures provides whitewater rafting trips, canoeing, kayaking, tubing, mountain biking, and cave exploring.

Wildwater Rafting & Adventures Centers
Wildwater is the original outfitter in the southeast with three generations of trusted outdoor adventure guides involved with day to day operations.
Reservations for all locations: 866-319-8870
Whitewater locations:
Chattooga River
1251 Academy Road, Long Creek, SC 29658
Rated as one of the country’s best rafting experiences; the first “wild and scenic river” in the southeast; half-day to overnight trips.
Nantahala River
10345 U.S. Hwy. 19/74, Bryson City, NC 28713
Swift currents through deep, unspoiled National Forest of Nantahala Gorge. Raft & Rail©, Rails and Trails, Jeep® Tours, Yurt Cabins.
Ocoee River
4596 U.S. Hwy. 64 West, Ducktown, TN 37326
Home to the 1996 Olympic whitewater competition, with endless action and waves.
Pigeon River
3555 Hartford Road, Hartford, TN 37753
Fun floats for youngsters to action packed splashing waves for teens.  Jeep® Tours, Local Cuisine