USA Raft on the French Broad, Nolichucky, Watauga and Nantahala Rivers in NC & TN!

The French Broad, Nolichucky, Nantahala and Watauga rivers are within an easy driving distance of popular tourist destinations, such as Asheville, Black Mountain, Lake Lure, Burnsville, Hendersonville, Maggie Valley, Cherokee, Highlands, Cashiers, Bryson City, Hot Springs, Banner Elk, Blowing Rock in North Carolina and Johnson City, Lake Watauga and Roan Mountain in TN.

Which rafting trip is right for your family or group?

Float Trips & Calmer Water Rafting

Raft with kids as young as 4+ on the Watauga and Lower Nolichucky Rivers.

Family Class Trip:

Perfect for families and first-time rafters. Family class trips provide a more moderate, low-risk introduction to rafting for the whole family. French Broad River 1/2 day trip   French Broad River 1/2 day trip with lunch   Nantahala River 1/2 day

Adventure Class Trip:

Action packed and exhilarating, our Adventure trips pick up the pace. More challenging and/or longer than our Family class trips, these rafting adventures are ideal for older children, adventurous first-timers, and experienced rafters. French Broad River full day with lunch   Nolichucky River Gorge full-day with lunch   Nolichucky River Gorge 1/2 day.

Minimum age requirements: Worley's Cave: ages 8+.  Lower Nolichucky River: ages 4+. French Broad River: ages 8+. Nolichucky River Gorge 1/2 day ages 10+. Nolichucky River Gorge full day with lunch: ages 10+. Watauga River 1/2 day: ages 4+. Guided Rock Climbing: ages 8+.

Minimum weight: 60 pounds for the Nantahala River. There is no minimum weight requirement for whitewater rafting on the French Broad, Nolichucky or Watauga Rivers.