Plan your trip

Use this guide as a starting point and check current access, water levels and local conditions before travelling.

Stay

Accommodation

On-site cabins, bungalows and bunkhouses; car camping and forest campgrounds nearby.

On site

Parking, toilets, restaurants, outfitter, shop and river activities; showers depend on accommodation.

Getting there

Asheville Regional Airport; a car transfer is normally needed.

Getting there

Bryson City has a heritage railway only; driving is the practical option.

Off the water

Nantahala National Forest, Great Smoky Mountains, Fontana Lake and the heritage railway.