Thank you for considering Carolina Outfitters for your Nantahala River white water rafting adventure. We are a second-generation family-owned and -operated small business. Since the spring of 1991, we have helped our guests create wonderful whitewater rafting vacation experiences and memories here on the scenic Nantahala River.

The Nantahala—or “Land of the Noon Day Sun” in Cherokee—is located at the bottom of the scenic Nantahala Gorge in Western North Carolina’s Nantahala National Forest. The Nantahala River Rafting offers beginner to intermediate classes II-III whitewater rafting for a beautiful and exhilarating adventure the whole family can enjoy.

Nantahala – ‘Land of the Noon Day Sun’

Carolina Outfitters offers you more than just getting splashed, having fun, and enjoying the beautiful scenery that comes along with whitewater rafting down the Nantahala River.

Family Friendly Rafting with these additional benefits:

• Modern self bailing rafts and equipment
• Enjoying more time on the river
• Supporting a locally owned small business
• Rafting with the most family-friendly outfitter on the Nantahala River

On top of these benefits, our experienced and professional raft guides will  provide you and your family a fun and memorable Nantahala River white water rafting trip.

Guided or Unguided Nantahala whitewater rafting trip

We can outfit you with a “Guided Nantahala Rafting Trip” if you are new to rafting or set you up with a more adventurous “Non Guided Nantahala Rafting Trip” or “Nantahala Funyak (ducky) Trip.”

At Carolina Outfitters we aim to provide the best whitewater rafting experience that can be had on the Nantahala River through our commitment to professionalism, value, and FUN. Come Nantahala River Rafting with us and experience the Carolina Outfitters difference.