Rafting
Whitewater rafting, kayaking and canoeing are all hugely popular activities in the Roan Mountain area. Here the Doe River, Nolichucky River, and Watauga River provide endless fun on the water and create great places to go fishing as well. There are many Tennessee whitewater rafting opportunities available near our fabulous cabin rentals in East Tennessee. Our East Tennessee vacation rental cabins are located very close to the Western North Carolina border and surrounded by the Cherokee National Forest. Just a short drive away from these three gorgeous rivers, rafters typically pass by our cabin rentals on their way to both the Nolichucky River and the Watauga River. Browse through our site and learn more about the fun things to do in our area and the many, East Tennessee attractions.

The Nolichucky River Gorge provides great rafting adventures as you raft through 11 miles of Class III and IV rapids. Rafters begin in the Pisgah National Forest in North Carolina and typically raft to Erwin, Tennessee near Elizabethton, which is part of the Cherokee National Forest. The rugged terrain and gigantic rock outcrops provide some stunning, mountain scenery and most of the river passes through the area known as the Old Clinchfield coal train rail line. The Old Clinchfield coal train is the oldest railway line that carries coal in the United States and rafters enjoy seeing the train as it rolls by while going down the river.

The Watauga River is 60 miles long and flows through the High Country region of North Carolina and then into Tennessee in the Carter and Washington County areas. Parts of Watauga’s downstream in Tennessee were dammed to help create Watauga Lake, and are great places to kayak and canoe.

The Doe River forms just south of Roan Mountain State Park and is a phenomenal place to enjoy rafting as well as fishing. The Doe River’s calm waters are generally not well suited for thrill-seeking rafting enthusiasts; however vacationers in the area do enjoy rafting and canoeing on the Doe River from time to time.

There are several commercial rafting guides in our area that offer guided trips and provide all the necessary equipment and safety gear for your next Tennessee whitewater rafting adventure. Below we’ve listed some of the area’s whitewater rafting guides. Come and enjoy a relaxing mountain vacation in East Tennessee!
 

Edge of the World Hwy 184 in Downtown Banner Elk 800-789-EDGE

High Mountain Expeditions 1380 Hwy 105 South Boone, North Carolina 28607 800-262-9036 828-264-7368

Wahoo’s Adventures Hwy 321 South 800-444-RAFT

River and Earth Adventures 3618 Broadstone Road Banner Elk, NC 28604 866-411-RAFT

 

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Rafting	The Appalachian Trail	Watauga Lake

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