USA RAFT LOCATIONS:
The French Broad, Nolichucky, Nantahala and Watauga rivers are within an easy driving distance of popular Western North Carolina and East Tennessee tourist destinations, such as Asheville, Black Mountain, Lake Lure, Burnsville, Hendersonville, Brevard, Cashiers, Highlands, Franklin, Dilsboro, Bryson City, Maggie Valley, Hot Springs, Banner Elk, Blowing Rock in North Carolina and Johnson City, Lake Watauga and Roan Mountain in TN.
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USA Raft on the French Broad, Nolichucky, Nantahala and Watauga River:
Directions to USA Raft French Broad River
The French Broad River is the closest whitewater rafting to Asheville, NC. Our outpost is about 30 min from Asheville, NC, 50 min. from Black Mountain, NC and 1.25 hours to Lake Lure, NC.
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USA Raft French Broad River: Physical address: 13490 US 25/70. Marshall, NC 28753
Driving time to the French Broad River: Raleigh, NC: 275 miles/5 hours. Charlotte NC, 3 hours, Columbia, SC 175 miles/3.25 hours.
Directions to USA Raft Nolichucky River
The Nolichucky River is about 50 miles from Asheville, NC (50 min.) and 1.5 hours from the Boone, Blowing Rock and Banner Elk area of the high country in NC.
Driving time to the Nolichucky River: Raleigh, NC: 250 miles/5 hours. Charlotte, NC 3.5 hours. Columbia, SC 200 miles, 4 hours.
USA Raft Nolichucky River: Physical address: 2 Jones Branch Road. Erwin, TN 37650.
Directions to USA Raft Watauga River
USA Raft Watauga River trips meet at the USA Raft Nolichucky River Outpost: 2 Jones Branch Road, Erwin, TN 37650
Directions to USA Raft Nantahala River
USA Raft Nantahala River: Physical Address: 11044 Highway 19 West • Bryson City, NC 28713. We are located in the Nantahala Gorge on US Hwy. 74 & 19 between Bryson City & Murphy, NC.
USA Raft Nantahala River Outpost Our Nantahala River Outpost offers a picnic areas and pavilion, volleyball court, retail store, hot showers, changing rooms and plenty of room to park.
Nantahala River Camping Pitch your own tent. Open field camping is available at the Nantahala River Outpost. One night FREE open field camping with rafting trip! Additional open field camping is only $3.95 per person per night!
Nantahala River Tents on Platforms Easy and economical camping in our pre-set tents on platforms is available. There are thick foam cushions for comfort! Only $6 per person per night. Just bring your sleeping bag!
| USA Raft | French Broad | Nolichucky | Worley's Cave | Nantahala | Watauga |
| Mileage/Time | Mileage/Time | Mileage/Time | Mileage/Time | Mileage/Time | |
| Asheville, NC | 30\0:35 | 42\0:45 | 75\1:30 | 59/1:14 | 42\0:45 |
| Charlotte, NC | 150\2:30 | 175\3:00 | 156\3:10 | 188/3:31 | 175\3:00 |
| Raleigh, NC | 275\5:00 | 250\5:00 | 250\4:30 | 323/5:21 | 250\5:00 |
| Columbia, SC | 175\3:15 | 200\4:00 | 231\3:50 | 222/3:48 | 200\4:00 |
| Johnson City, TN | 53\1:00 | 15\0:18 | 16\0:25 | 133/2:29 | 15\0:18 |
| Black Mountain, NC | 35\0:45 | 62\1:10 | 90\1:45 | 87/1:45 | 62\1:10 |
| Lake Lure, NC | 57\1:20 | 73\1:30 | 102\2:00 | 99/2:08 | 73\1:30 |
| Boone NC | 81\2:00 | 67\1:20 | 56\1:15 | 156/3:22 | 67\1:20 |
| Burnsville, NC | 29\0:40 | 43\0:53 | 58\1:24 | 108/2:10 | 43\0:53 |
| Tallahassee, FL | 475\9:00 | 500\9:45 | 526\9:00 | 419/8:31 | 500\9:45 |
| Atlanta, GA | 225\4:30 | 250\5:15 | 281\4:50 | 155/3:24 | 250\5:15 |
| Louisville, KY | 334\5:40 | 365\5:43 | 356\5:37 | 333/6:05 | 365\5:43 |
| Knoxville, TN | 75\1:45 | 100\2:15 | 111\1:47 | 87/2:18 | 100\2:15 |
| Richmond, VA | 400\7:30 | 350\6:30 | 339\5:30 | 447/9:30 | 350\6:30 |
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Camp Nolichucky Adventure Camp for Teens
Summer camp fun and adventure in the NC/TN mountains. Learn outdoor skills and leadership.
Mailing Address: 2 Jones Branch Road, Erwin, TN 37650
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