Whitewater Rafting In North Carolina

Resting at the very tip of Western North Carolina near the Blue Ridge Parkway, Great Smoky Mountain National Park, and the Cherokee NC Indian Reservation is the city of Bryson City NC. Here the area’s majestic rivers and rugged mountains combine to create a paradise where you can enjoy almost any outdoor activity you can imagine. Home to excellent NC Hiking Trails and places where you can mountain bike and rock climb, the city also has some beautiful clear streams where you can enjoy fishing and other water activities like rafting, kayaking and canoeing. In fact, Bryson City NC is situated very close to two great rivers known for their excellent White Water Rafting in North Carolina. Stay in our Cabin Rentals in Bryson City NC and enjoy lodging right near these great rivers; there are a number of commercial rafting companies in the region to guide you on your voyage.

The roaring waters of the Nantahala River pass through a rugged mountainous region just about 12 miles outside of Bryson City NC and create some of the most popular spots for White Water Rafting In North Carolina and Kayaking in the country. Attracting more than 200,000 rafters and paddlers a year, the Nantahala River is famous for its family friendly waters that are suitable for active seniors and smaller children (ages 7 and up, or weighing 60 pounds) to enjoy. Class II and III rapids are common on the river, however do not let the Nantahala’s family reputation fool you - this river offers plenty of excitement. The US Olympic Kayaking Team regularly trains on challenging sections of the river, and the class III plunger near Nantahala Falls will leave you very wet.

If canoeing and tubing are more your style, then head over to the Tuckaseegee River, which empties into Fontana Lake NC. Passing right by downtown Bryson City NC, “The Tuck” as it is called locally, is a beautiful, calm river where many enjoy canoeing and tubing. Home to class I and II rapids, the Tuckaseegee’s waters offer a more calm experience than the exciting rafting adventures you can have on the Nantahala River.

Discover what makes Bryson City NC one of the best and most popular Vacation Spots in North Carolina. Tucked far away from suburbia and the common daily stresses, our Cabin Rentals in Bryson City NC offer plenty of respite. Learn more about the area’s fun attractions and browse our pages on the Great Smoky Mountain Railway, the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, and Cherokee North Carolina. Our Bryson City Cabins are convenient to all of this and so much more!