White Water Rafting Tuckaseegee Outfitters

Family Friendly Whitewater Rafting in the Great Smoky Mountains

Whitewater Rafting

Captain Your Own Boat

River rafting on the Tuckaseegee is self-guided allowing your group or family to go at your own pace not led down the river at a pace dictated by scheduling demands. This allows time to stop enjoy the views and step back from the often hectic pace of life (Reservations Recommended).

Whitewater Guided Rafting

Guided Trips

Guided whitewater rafting trips are available for those who need extra help or attention floating down the river. With prior reservation, we would be happy to arrange for a guide to accompany you and your group during your river adventure. Please give us a call to reserve a guide.

Family Friendly Rafting

Variety of Rafts

We offer a variety of rafts for a family-friendly whitewater adventure! Choose one that best fits you or your group. Water levels vary depending on the time of year. During the times of high water, a raft offers a more stable platform for floating down the Tuckaseegee River.

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Whitewater Rafting, Extreme Tubing, Kayaking and more on the Tuckaseegee River!

We’re your float trip and tubing destination on the Tuckaseegee River in the Great Smoky Mountains. There is no better location in the Southeast to go rafting with your kids.

River trips start from our Outfitters at Barkers Creek Crossing 3 miles North of Dillsboro (NC 28725) on hwy 74 & 441. We issue equipment and do our pre trip briefing at the Outfitters. The Outfitters location is where you park your car and return to at the end of your trip. After your trip visit our store for outdoor equipment, t-shirts, snacks, and more. The Tuckaseegee Outfitters also offers clean restroom facilities for customers. Your 5 mile trip down the river from Dillsboro ends at our Outfitters so no 2nd. bus ride in wet clothes to your car.

Tuckaseegee Outfitters

4909 Hwy 74 Whittier NC 28789
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Great Smoky Mountains Tuckaseegee Outfitters
The River

The Tuckaseegee is part of the Tennessee River Valley, its water eventually flows into the Mississippi River and on down to the Gulf of Mexico. Located in the western part of North Carolina flowing through a scenic mountain valley and several quaint mountain communities.

While warmer than some of the other dam controlled rivers in the area, the Tuckaseegee usually runs about 70 degrees in the summer months.

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Whitewater Tubing (Mild)

Take a relaxing ride down a calmer section of the river. Join us for a family-friendly tubing experience.

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Family Friendly Tubing
Family Friendly Tubing Near Dilsboro

Whitewater Tubing (Extreme)

Feeling up for a challenge? Float down the river in class I and II rapids.

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Whitewater Rafting and Tubing

Whitewater Tubing (Extreme)

Looking for something a little more exciting? Float down the Tuckaseegee River in class I and II rapids.

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Whitewater Rafting and Tubing
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  • star rating  We had a lovely ride on Labor Day 2021! The river was up, and the weather was beautiful! The folks at Tuckaseegee Outfitters are lovely and so friendly. What a... read more

    Scott A
    September 6, 2021

    star rating  We had a lovely ride on Labor Day 2021! The river was up, and the weather was beautiful! The folks at Tuckaseegee Outfitters are lovely and so friendly. What a... read more

    scadclt
    September 6, 2021

    star rating  Great experience for our whole family (4 adults and 2 kids ages 4 & 6). Owner was super nice and knowledgeable! Would recommend young kids sit in... read more

    Annette Jenkins
    July 11, 2021

    star rating  Great experience for our whole family (4 adults and 2 kids ages 4 & 6). Owner was super nice and knowledgeable! Would recommend young kids sit in... read more

    Annette_Jenkins612
    July 11, 2021
  • star rating  Great experience for our whole family (4 adults and 2 kids ages 4 & 6). Owner was super nice and knowledgeable! Would recommend young kids sit in... read more

    Annette Jenkins
    July 1, 2021

    star rating  Last year i took my Brother in law on this and we had a blast, now this is a much better course than the NOC because it is not as... read more

    jkamarata210
    April 24, 2021

    star rating  Last year i took my Brother in law on this and we had a blast, now this is a much better course than the NOC because it is not as... read more

    Joseph K
    April 1, 2021

    star rating  We really enjoyed our rafting trip down the Tuckasegee. I would recommend Tuckasegee Outfitters to anyone in the area that wants to raft or kayak down a fun river. Our... read more

    Mcwood03
    September 9, 2020
  • star rating  We really enjoyed our rafting trip down the Tuckasegee. I would recommend Tuckasegee Outfitters to anyone in the area that wants to raft or kayak down a fun river. Our... read more

    Miles
    September 1, 2020

    star rating  We really enjoyed our rafting trip down the Tuckasegee. I would recommend Tuckasegee Outfitters to anyone in the area that wants to raft or kayak down a fun river. Our... read more

    Miles
    August 1, 2020

    star rating  We had a great time kayaking along the Tuckasegee! Staff were really great and I appreciated the owner’s accommodation to take our family to the drop off point privately to... read more

    lauralam
    July 20, 2020

    star rating  We had a great time kayaking along the Tuckasegee! Staff were really great and I appreciated the owner’s accommodation to take our family to the drop off point privately to... read more

    lauralam
    July 1, 2020
  • star rating  Thank you Shawn for an amazing time white water rafting down the Tuskegee River! Looking forward to seeing you again some day!

    islandhopper433
    July 28, 2019

    star rating  Owner was awesome, and very accomodating. Safety btiefing covered the basics, but was suffivient enough for us to feel comfortable on the trip.

    Rafe P
    July 15, 2019

    star rating  Thank you Shawn for an amazing time white water rafting down the Tuskegee River! Looking forward to seeing you again some day!

    Chris R
    July 1, 2019

    star rating  Our family choose this group because they are one of the few that allow small children- our boys 5 and 7 have never been, my husband and I have enjoyed... read more

    Kowgirlkatie
    June 25, 2019
  • star rating  The Tuck is a more relaxed river than others we’ve been on, but it has a couple of Class 2 rapids. Cool views; saw a bald eagle and a... read more

    jennifermP5621AL
    June 16, 2019

    star rating  Our family choose this group because they are one of the few that allow small children- our boys 5 and 7 have never been, my husband and I have enjoyed... read more

    Katie W
    June 1, 2019

    star rating  The Tuck is a more relaxed river than others we’ve been on, but it has a couple of Class 2 rapids. Cool views; saw a bald eagle and a... read more

    Jennifer M
    June 1, 2019

    star rating  I called ahead & got a reservation. This was the highlight of our vacation! Everyone in our family of 4 ,ages 11-47 loved it! We got 2 tandem kayaks. Would... read more

    V4974XVjenniferh
    August 23, 2018
  • star rating  We had originally reserved with another rafting company, but they canceled on us last minute. We called this company and they were able to accomadate us! The staff was friendly... read more

    Jessica b
    August 1, 2018

    star rating  We stopped here to go rafting or tubing at 215 Sunday afternoon. We did not have reservations but their website indicated that one didn’t have to and their physical sign... read more

    robinkK3068DX
    July 22, 2018

    star rating  Relaxed river for little kids to get experience with rafting. Took a guided trip with a group of 14 including kids from 5 to 12 yrs old. Too slow for... read more

    Joseph E
    July 22, 2018

    star rating  We had a blast on the calm tubing trip. There were just enough small rapids to make it fun with the in-laws and cousins but still calm enough to crack... read more

    ah64fish
    July 17, 2018
  • star rating  We patronize Tuckasegee Outfitters almost every summer. They are the best for guided rafting or renting a 1-person ”duckie.” If you have small
    kids or just want a low-stress, fun... read more

    clarej754
    July 12, 2018

    star rating  Hubby and I rented individual kayaks and floated the 2.5 miles down river from where these guys drop you in. The staff were all super friendly, gave some good advice,... read more

    doviec802
    August 27, 2017

    star rating  This was a perfect introduction to some rapids that roll and turn down the river.
    The children were thrilled and we felt safe with enough excitement.

    Sdealexandris
    August 8, 2017

    star rating  Did a reservation for a 2 person ducky. That's definitely the way to go. River is very beautiful runs a long a railroad and there's a few rapids to get... read more

    ryanf551
    August 4, 2017
White Water Rafting on Tuckaseegee

Whitewater Rafting in the Great Smoky Mountains

Tuckaseegee Outfitters

4909 Hwy 74 Whittier NC 28789