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Group Discounts: Groups receive a per person discount off the regular price all season long.
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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.
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"Your guides were outstanding. They were skilled, knowledgeable and fun!" - Wit Tuttell. Public Relations Director. NC Division of Tourism, Film and Sports Development.
Email Contact: email us anytime.
Things you should know
Rafting season is February to November. Early spring whitewater rafting is available on the Nolichucky River. French Broad river trips begin in April.
Reservations are highly recommended. Space is limited per trip, especially on weekends, holidays and the summer vacation season. When you have selected your trip date, call us at
1-866-USA-Raft
What to Wear For summer, bathing suits or quick drying shorts and a t-shirt are fine. For cool weather wear wool or synthetic clothes such as fleece, but not cotton like jeans or sweats. We provide complimentary splash gear and/or wet suits in cooler weather. Sports sandals with a heel strap or old tennis shoes are perfect for feet, but not flip flops. Waterproof cameras and sunscreen are available in our outposts.
Waivers Everyone will be required to sign a waiver before they can raft with USA RAFT. Anyone not 18 will have to be signed for by a parent or legal guardian.
Reservations with USA Raft Reservations require a deposit: 1/2 day trips and camping/Crockett Cabin require a $5 per person deposit and full-day trips require a $10 per person deposit upon booking. The remaining balance and final headcount is due 30 days prior to the trip date. Reservations within 30 days of your trip and online reservations require payment in full at the time of booking.
Cancellation & Refund Policy Because operating funds are committed long before the trip departs, few, if any, of these expenses can be recovered on late cancellations. If you are unable to attend your scheduled trip, feel free to find a substitute to fill your spot. If you must cancel your reservation with more than 30 days notice, we will refund the full amount less the nonrefundable per person deposit. If you cancel with 20 to 30 days notice you will receive a 50% refund. If you cancel with 10-19 days notice, you will receive a 25% refund. Cancellations with less than 10 days notice will not receive a refund, but you will be issued a percentage of payment as a River Voucher. (River Vouchers are good for one year from the date of your trip.). No shows receive no refund or voucher. If you must cancel your trip, please let us know as soon as possible so that you may receive the largest percentage refund or River Voucher applicable.
Trips start on time Please arrive at our outpost 1/2 hour before your scheduled trip.
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Online booking is safe and secure. Upon booking reservations online, you will receive an email confirmation of your trip, which will include directions and what to bring. You may also print a receipt. If you would rather book your reservation by phone, have an adventure package or rock climbing reservation, need additional assistance or have a larger group, please call 1-866-USA-Raft or email us anytime.
| 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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USA Raft & Mountain River Guides
Whitewater Rafting Outfitter & Guides in NC & TN
French Broad River Nantahala River Nolichucky River Watauga River
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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