Whitewater Rafting, Kayaking, Tubing, Canoeing in the Smoky Mountains of North Carolina

Find plenty of Appalachian adventure white water rafting in the Smoky Mountains. The region is home to numerous rivers and rapids of all levels. Guided scenic river tours that the whole family can enjoy are offered right alongside hair-raising forays ready to spike an adrenaline junkie’s vitals. And where there’s white water rafting in the Smoky Mountains, easier-going activities like canoeing, fishing, and hiking won’t be too far behind. Stop in at one of several nature centers and river guides to get the most out of your trip, and experience the full range of the outdoors in the Smokies.

Name	City
153 Charters	Sylva	Details
Full service fishing guide. Area mountain lakes and Great Smokies Fly Fishing trips. Coast Guard Licensed Captain. 22 Foot Panga with 115HP 4-stroke Yamaha, fast and safe, insured with 20 years experience on area lakes. Licensed to fish in NC, SC, and GA, I'll go where the fish are biting best. From Smallmouth, Walleye and Trout on Fontana to Stripers and Hybrids on Hartwell there is year round fi ...
Blue Ridge Outing Company	Dillsboro	Details
The Ultimate Kids Rafting Trip Guaranteed! Guides on every trip, kids as young as 4!
Carolina Outfitters Whitewater Rafting	Bryson City	Details
Experience whitewater rafting! Nantahala and Ocoee River family whitewater rafting adventures is located near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in the majestic mountains of western North Carolina. Enjoy the scenic splendor of the Nantahala National Forest and thrill to the challenge and excitement of whitewater rafting on the most popular rivers in the Southeast. Experience unnecessary. ...
Deep Creek Lodge & Creekside Tubing	Bryson City	Details
Deep Creek Lodge & Creekside Tubing is located on your LEFT at the gazebo when you are entering the Great Smoky Mountain National Park in Bryson City. Come tube Deep Creek for a day of Whitewater or family style tubing in the National Park. We offer group rates and have a sandwich/ice cream shop on premises for our hungry tubers. This is an all day rental. Spend the day or just a couple of hours. ...
Great Smoky Mountain Fish Camp and Safaris	Franklin	Details
The Great Smoky Mountain Fish Camp offers guided fishing trips on the Little Tennessee and Tuckaseegee Rivers; canoe floats and rentals; mountain and road biking and rentals; guided hikes and campouts; RV park, campground and lodge room on the banks of the Little Tennessee River. Open from April to November
Hinton Center	Hayesville	Details
Lake Chatuge views, access. Groups, families, individuals welcome. Lodge, cottages. Reservations required, food service.
Nantahala Outdoor Center	Bryson City	Details
Raft with the best. Named "One of the Best Outfitters on Earth" by National Geographic Adventure. Ages 7+
Primitive Outback, Inc.	Otto	Details
Come and enjoy nature at her best. We offer leisurely kayak trips down the Little Tennessee River. The trips are 2 1/2 -3 hours long and we supply you with all your equipment needed. You will see along your trip river otters, beavers, deer and endless birds. It is a beautiful quiet, slow ride to just relax and enjoy the best of Western Carolina's nature surrounding you. Bring you camera and c ...
Rivers Edge Outfitters		Details
River's Edge Outfitters Cherokee is located in the heart of the Smoky Mountain National Park on the Cherokee Qualla Boundary. With over 3000 miles of trout water within an hour's radius of our shop, this area boast's some of the best fly fishing on the East Coast. The Tuckasegee River, the Nantahala River, the Oconoluftee River, the Raven's Fork, and the Little Tennessee River are just a few of th ...
Rolling Thunder River Company	Bryson City	Details
Family-friendly rafting trips for over 30 years. Guided/Non-guided on the Nantahala River; guided only on the Ocoee River.
Smoky Mountain River Adventures		Details
Tuckaseegee Outfitters	Whittier	Details
Welcome to Tuckasegge Outfitters, your float trip and tubing destination on the Tuckaseegee River in Western North Carolina. We offer a variety of craft for your river adventure talk with your group or family and our staff to choose the one that best fits you and the water level. The local power company releases water at different levels depending on the time of year and power demands. During the ...
USA Rafts	Bryson City	Details
Whitewater rafting on the French Broad River, Nolichucky River Gorge, Lower Nolichucky River, Nantahala River and Watauga River. Camping, caving, climbing available.