Deep Creek Tube Center & Campground
Contact:
Lila & Terry Floyd
Address:
1090 West Deep Creek Rd.
Bryson City, NC 28713
50 campsites nestled in the Deep Creek Valley with a view of the mountains and the soothing sounds of Deep Creek. 30 or 50 amp full hook-ups, and primitive tent sites. Located one mile from the GSMNP. Tubing, camp store, trout fishing, volleyball, laundry, playgrounds, and two clean bathhouses on site. Also 17 rental cabins located within the campground. Open April-November.
Nantahala Outdoor Center
Address:
13077 Highway 19 West
Bryson City, NC 28713
Named one of the "Best Outfitters on Earth" by National Geographic Adventure, NOC has been recognized as a leader in the whitewater rafting industry for more than 35 years. Our Nantahala Adventure Resort is just a short drive from Cherokee and is home to our famous Paddling School, renowned Outfitter's Store, restaurants, lodging and more.
PaddleFish, Inc.
Contact:
Joe Rowland
Address:
59 Depot Street
Bryson City, NC 28713
PaddleFish Basecamp provides sea kayaking tours (PaddleFish Kayaking), hiking excursions (American Hikes) and multi-day expeditions (High Rock Expeditions) in the Great Smoky Mountains of Western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee. Two hour, half day, full day and multi- day trips are available. No experience is necessary. All ages welcome. Reservations are required. For trip times, rates, and to purchase tickets call (828) 488-8797 or book online 24/7.
Rolling Thunder River Company
Contact:
Charles & Bobbye Miller
Address:
10160 Hwy 19 West
Bryson City, NC 28713
Phone 800-408-7238
Phone 828-488-2030
Since 1977, Rolling Thunder River Company has entertained hundreds of thousands of rafters on some of the most popular whitewater rivers in the Southeast. The family-friendly Nantahala River is just 30 minutes from Cherokee. The adventurous Ocoee River is about 2 hours from Cherokee. Join us for a fun-filled rafting trip on the river of your choice. The preferred company for over 30 years.
Cherokee Rapids Tube & Kayak Rentals
Contact:
Cody Bartmess
Address:
1681 Acquoni Rd
Cherokee, NC 28719
Cherokee Rapids is Cherokee's number one choice for tube and kayak rentals. Park at either of our two locations (Little Princess parking lot on Acquoni Rd or Saunooke Village across from the mechanical bull), we'll provide the rest (transportation, tube, life preserver and a whole lot of fun). Cherokee Rapids...more rapids, more swimming holes, longer trips, rope swing, no waiting on bus, all nature and most importantly..you are done when you get back. Visit us on our website www.cherokeerapids.com or on facebook. Open Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend.
Wildwater Ltd. Rafting
Contact:
Lee Allison
Address:
10345 Hwy 19
Bryson City, NC 28713
Toll Free 800-451-9972
Phone 828-488-2384
The original professional outfitter in the southeast since 1971. Family owned and operated by three generations. Trips on the Nantahala, Big Pigeon, Ocoee, Chattooga and Cheoah Rivers, suitable for ages 4- 94. Adventure locations within 20 minutes to 2 hours from Cherokee. Fully guided river trips. Rental Rafts and Inflatable Kayaks. Price includes all required gear (no hidden equipment fees), hot showers, changing rooms, complementary beverages. Combo adventures with Jeep, Zipline, or Scenic Train Excursions. Choose quality, choose Wildwater.
Deep Creek Tubing
Contact:
Lila & Terry Floyd
Address:
1090 West Deep Creek Rd
Bryson City, NC 28713
Tube rentals available every day in the summer, no reservation necessary. Tube down beautiful Deep Creek in the GSMNP. Group discounts available, please call ahead. Open 9am daily.
Smoky Mountain Tube & Raft
Contact:
Janene Lancaster
Address:
1847 Tsali Rd
Cherokee, NC 28719
Cherokee's and western North Carolina's number one tube and raft trip with over 200 tubes in stock, which means no waiting! We have tube and raft trips designed for everyone of every age. A great experience to see the Smokies from a unique point of view. Always cool and refreshing during the summer heat, a relaxing float down the Oconoluftee River is a welcome departure from the crowds of the reservation's busy summer months. A Cherokee favorite for over 15 years!
