Celebrating the Bliss of
Asheville Area and WNC White Water River Rafting and Float Trips

Do you like it mild or wild! Regardless of your preference, the greater Asheville Area is within easy driving distance of several white water rivers, and white water rafting is one of the unique scenic adventures that the whole family can enjoy. Experiences range from family float trips which every member of the family can enjoy to trips down the wild and woolly class 3-4 Nolichucky River Gorge.

Here are several options from which the resident or visitor can choose for their white water rafting experience.

French Broad Rafting Expeditions
"... is the closest whitewater rafting outfitter to Asheville, North Carolina (NC) USA. For a thrilling whitewater rafting experience on Western North Carolina’s most scenic and free flowing river, the French Broad River is one of the oldest and most playful whitewater rivers in Western North Carolina...."

Huck Finn River Adventures
"... We have a professional staff that specializes on The French Broad River.... We use self-bailing rafts that are designed with your comfort in mind.... Our trips are designed to utilize all the features of the river. We run the best lines in every rapid, and all trips stop for a swim at jump rock...." .Located in downtown Asheville and in Hot Springs NC

Mountain Adventure Guides/USA Rafts
"... offers 7 different rafting trip formats on three beautiful rivers - the French Broad, Nolichucky and Watauga Rivers in NC and TN...."

Nantahala Outdoor Center
"...Our world-class staff leads whitewater rafting trips on seven Southeastern rivers, including the Chattooga, Cheoah, French Broad, Nantahala, Nolichucky, Ocoee, and Pigeon, Learn to paddle from the best in our renowned canoe and kayak paddling school. We also offer adventure travel, mountain biking, group programs, ropes courses, kayak ing, flyfishing and hiking...."

PaddleInnRafting
"...White Water Rafting on the Nantahala River in North Carolina is our number one activity, and we do it right. Our Company is focused on giving you a quality experience at an affordable price. We offer Fully Guided, Guide Assisted and "Be Your Own Boss" Self Guided White Water Rafting Rental trips..." Outpost is in Bryson City, a couple of hours drive soutwest of Asheville.

Rapid Descent
"... offers the finest and longest trip on The Pigeon River. The Pigeon River is conveniently located close to Gatlinburg, TN, Pigeon Forge, TN ,and Asheville, NC. We are dedicated to providing you a quality whitewater experience with lots of fun and professional service. You will find guides that enjoy what they do and look forward to sharing their enthusiasm, knowledge and love of the river with you..."

Rolling Thunder River Company
"... operates on the family-friendly Nantahala River in western North Carolina, the exciting Olympic class Ocoee River in east Tennessee and the gentle Toccoa River in north Georgia..." Bryson City and McCaysville, GA

Wild Water Rafting
"...widely recognized as one of the finest whitewater rafting outfitters in the country. .... a whitewater rafting trip to remember on the Chattooga River, South Carolina, the Nantahala River, North Carolina, the Ocoee River, Tennessee or the Pigeon River, Tennessee...."

Eric Brown Runs the Greater Wesser Falls on the Nantahala River