Watauga River - closest rafting to Boone, NC and Johnson City, TN.

The Watauga River is a class 1-2 trip with one exciting class 3 rapid called "Anaconda".

The Watauga River is an excellent first time family rafting trip. Imagine a relaxed family rafting trip with time play along the way! It is a the perfect first time rafting/float trip for families with younger children ages 4+.

Your Watauga River rafting trip begins below Wilbur Dam and you will raft through scenic farms with mountain views above the historic town of Elizabethton. The Watauga River is dam controlled, which means there is consistent water flows every day throughout the rafting season.

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Watauga River Rafting - 1/2 day trip.

• Class 1-2.
• Ages 4+.
• Guided rafts.
• Expect to spend up to 5+ hours with us, including river trip, shuttles, outfitting and everything associated with your trip.
• $41.95 per person + tax.
• Group discounts: 9-26 people: $3 per person discount: 27+ people: $5 per person discount.
• Mon.-Sat at 1:00 in July & August.
• USA Raft Watauga River Outpost: 1551 Broad Street Extension, Elizabethton, TN 37643..

Crockett Cabin & Bunkhouse.  Erwin, TN at the Nolichucky River Outpost. Large cabin for groups & families. Just bring a sleeping bag! $10 per person + tax.

Worley's Cave  Bluff City, TN. Ages 8+. Kids love Worley's Cave! Worley's Cave is an unspoiled, "wild cave" that is known for its voluminous size. Explore the beauty of natural cave features and formations, and learn a bit about the life and geology of an undeveloped limestone cave. Experience is not required. Gear is provided.

For a custom package, please call 1-866-USA-Raft with your specific dates and needs for rafting and/or caving, lodging and meals and we will provide you with a custom package price. E-mail

A professional guide in every raft. Experience is not required. All gear is provided.

We provide everything you will need for your Watauga River rafting adventure. Just be ready to get wet and have fun on and off of the river! No experience is required and there is a professional guide in every raft.

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1-866-USA-Raft or book online anytime.

With over 30 years of experience, a rigorous raft guide training school and the best guides and gear on the river, USA Raft is the leading whitewater rafting outfitter in the Asheville & Boone, NC and Johnson City, TN region.

• Guides are skilled, friendly & fun!
• High performance self-bailing rafts and equipment.
• Permits & licenses with the US Forest Service.
• Recognized in: Men's Journal, American Scouting Digest, National Geographic Adventure, Pilots Away and Diversion Magazine for Physicians at Leisure.

"Your guides were outstanding. They were skilled, knowledgeable and fun!" - Wit Tuttell. Public Relations Director. NC Division of Tourism, Film and Sports Development.