North Carolina Whitewater Rafting and Horseback Riding Near Asheville, NC

Sandy Bottom Trail Rides

Sandy Bottom Trail Rides is proud to recommend the following whitewater rafting locations:

Mountain Adventure Guides (USA Raft)

The French Broad River is the closest whitewater rafting to Asheville, North Carolina. This gorgeous river in the heart of Pisgah National Forest is an exciting introduction to rafting for the whole family! Your raft will be guided by a professional river guide, with you helping out with the paddling, or you may choose to paddle a one person inflatable kayak that we call ThrillKats. No experience is necessary! USA Raft also offers rafting trips on the nearby Nolichucky, Pigeon and Nantahala Rivers. Receive a $5 per person rafting discount if you mention Sandy Bottom Trail Rides. For more information, go to Mountain Adventure Guides.

Blue Heron Whitewater

Blue Heron Whitewater offers whitewater rafting trips on the French Broad River near Asheville, NC. Our most popular whitewater rafting trips paddle the section of the French Broad River between Marshall, NC and Hot Springs, NC, which makes for an easy day trip from Asheville, NC. We provide excellent, fun-loving guides and all the appropriate river equipment so you can maximize your fun, while experiencing the western North Carolina mountains by river!
For more information, go to Blue Heron Whitewater.

Huck Finn River Adventures

Rafting with family owned and operated Huck Finn River Adventures is unlike rafting with a large company. We take the extra step to make your rafting experience one that is fun and enjoyable. All of our guides are certified in first aid, and CPR. Your well-being is of our utmost priority. The trips are designed to utilize all the features of the river, and all trips stop for a swim at jump rock. It's the small stuff that makes your rafting experience one that you will remember for years to come. The French Broad River is warmer, less crowded, better whitewater, and closer than the Nantahala. No Experience Necessary! For more information, go to Huck Finn River Adventures.