Tuckaseegee River Rafting Fun in the North Carolina Smokies!

Guided Rafting

Choose a professional guide if you’re a first time rafter.
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Raft Rentals

Already know how to paddle? Captain your own raft!
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Duckies

Solo and Tandem inflatable kayaks are huge fun!
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Make Your Day in the NC Smokies Fantastic -Come Rafting with Family & Friends

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About us


Smoky Mountain River Adventures is ready to help you have your best day ever in the North Carolina Smokies. Visitors and locals alike love to spend a gorgeous summer day playing, paddling, floating and splashing on the friendly Tuckaseegee River. Perfect for first timers, groups and families thanks to gentle rapids (Class 1 and 2) and easy river access. Our rafting center is located in Whittier, NC, only minutes from Cherokee, Bryson City, Dillsboro and Sylva, NC.  Learn more about us.

Tuckaseegee River rafting trips are the only river trips in the North Carolina Smokies for kids as young as 4 years old! Let’s go rafting!


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Visiting the NC Smokies

Are the beautiful North Carolina Smokies calling you to visit? MInutes from Great Smoky Mountains National Park, there are so many fun adventures to explore. Tuckaseegee River rafting is one of them! Learn more.

Kids love Rafting

Sunshine, jump rocks, water fights, and non-stop laughter – yep that’s what kids love! Be an adventure hero, introduce your kids to the huge fun of Tuckaseegee River rafting. Learn more.

TUCKASEGEE NEWS

At Smoky Mountain River Adventures, we specialize in family-friendly rafting. We're here to help you and your family and friends have an awesome day on the Tuckaseegee river in the NC Smokies.