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Rafting

Swimming, sailing, water skiing, boating, tubing, whitewater rafting, kayaking and canoeing are all available in Jackson County. There are four whitewater rivers, the Tuckaseigee, Chattooga, Oconaluftee and the near by Nantahala, with difficulty ranging from Class I to Class VI. Commercial companies rent rafts, canoes, kayaks and tubes. Canoes and boat rentals are available on Lake Glenville, near Cashiers. There are also several smaller,more remote lakes in the county, all of which have boat access.

Rafting Related Chamber Members

 

Blue Ridge Outing Co., Inc.

Phone: 828-586-3510 - Website: www.FamilyRaftingCenter.com
Address: 5742 US Hwy 74 West
Whittier NC, 28789
map Description: Raft with kids, as young as age 4. In our 16th season. Guide-assisted trips. Focused exclusively on families/groups with younger kids

Carolina Mountain Outdoor Company

Phone: 828-586-5285 - Website: www.cmoc-rafting.com
Address: 5303 Hwy 74
Whittier NC, 28789
map Description: Bring the kids - - River Trips are fun for the whole family!!!

Carolina Outfitters Whitewater Rafting

Phone: 828-488-6345 - Website: www.carolinaoutfitters.com
Address: 12121 Highway 19 West
Bryson City NC, 28713
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Dillsboro River Company

Phone: 828-586-3797 - Website: www.northcarolinarafting.com
Address: 1377 Macktown Road
Dillsboro NC, 28725
map Description: Offering rentals and guided trips on the Tuckaseegee River for families with kids that weigh 40 lbs. or more.

Endless River Adventures

Phone: 828-488-6199 - Website: www.endlessriveradventures.com
Address: 14157 Hwy 19W
Bryson City NC, 28713
map Description: Make the most of your NC vacation! Join us for whitewater rafting, kayak instruction, lake touring and fly fishing. Please visit our websit

Nantahala Outdoor Center

Phone: 828-488-2176 - Website: www.noc.com
Address: 13077 Highway 19 West
Bryson City NC, 28713
map Description: Whitewater rafting, canoeing and kayaking instruction, mtn bike rentals & programs, and custom designed programs. All your outfitting needs.

Rolling Thunder River Co.

Phone: 828-488-2030 - Website: www.RollingThunderRiverCo.com
Address: 10160 Hwy 19W
Bryson City NC, 28713
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TJ's Water Adventures LLC

Phone: 828-293-5110 - Website: www.tjswateradventures.com
Address: 10223 Hwy 107
Tuckasegee NC, 28783
map Description: Half and full day canoeing and kayaking on your choice of 3 lakes, Cedar Cliff, Bear Creek, or Wolf Creek and tubing from Tuckasegee. Reser

Tuckaseegee Outfitters

Phone: 828-586-5050 - Website: www.raftnc.com
Address: 4909 Hwy 74 W
Whittier NC, 28789
map Description: Family friendly rafting, kayaking, ducking, & tubing on the Tuckaseegee River. Fun for all ages. Tubing on the river since 1988, now in our 20th year!

Wildwater Ltd. Rafting

Phone: 828-488-2384 - Website: www.wildwaterrafting.com
Address: 10345 Highway 19 West
Bryson City NC, 28713
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