Mountain Adventure Guides dba USA Raft offers whitewater rafting in North Carolina and Tennessee on the French Broad River, Nolichucky River Gorge, Lower Nolichucky River and Watauga River near Asheville and Boone, NC, and Johnson City, TN.

Whitewater rafting in NC and TN on the French Broad, Nolichucky and Watauga Rivers is an adventure your whole family or group will enjoy! We also offer guided caving and rock climbing in NC and TN, a large group cabin bunkhouse on the Nolichucky River and group adventure packages, and Summer Adventure Camps for kids and teens in NC and TN with whitewater rafting, rock climbing, backpacking and caving.

The French Broad and Nolichucky Rivers are the closest whitewater rafting to Asheville, NC - just 30 or 45 min. The Nolichucky and Watauga Rivers are the closest whitewater rafting to the High Country of Boone, Banner Elk and Blowing Rock in NC, and Johnson City, TN.

French Broad River: Marshall, NC. A wonderful introduction to whitewater rafting the whole family will enjoy. It is the favorite whitewater rafting trip for vacationers to the Asheville, Lake Lure, Black Mountain and Burnsville, NC region. Class 2-3, 4. Ages 8+. No experience required.

Nolichucky River Gorge: Erwin, TN. With over 25 named class 2-4 rapids in truly pristine wilderness, the Nolichucky River Gorge is one of the top rafting adventures in the entire east! Located near Asheville, NC (45 min.) and Boone, NC (up to 1.5 hrs) and Johnson City, TN. The Nolichucky River Gorge is certainly the most adventurous rafting trip in Western NC and East TN. Class 4. Ages 10+. No experience required.

Lower Nolichucky River: Erwin, TN. The Lower Nolichucky River is a magical place. Beauty and history abound in this area - it's Daniel Boone and Davey Crockett country! Imagine a relaxed family outing with time to swim, a chance to see Blue Herons and spectacular rock formations along the way! Located near Asheville, NC (45 min.) and Boone, NC (up to 1.5 hrs) and Johnson City, TN. Class 1-2. Ages 4+. No experience required.

Watauga River: Elizabethton, TN. The Watauga River is an excellent first time family rafting trip and is a wonderful introduction to rafting. The Watauga River is a class 1-2, 3 rafting trip on fast moving, pristine water with gentle rapids. Near Roan Mountain, TN and less than an hour to Boone, Banner Elk and Blowing Rock in the High Country region of NC. Ages 4+. No experience required.

Worley's Cave: Bluff City, TN. We will travel through passages that are hundreds of millions of years old and visit vast rooms, such as “Fairies Ballroom,” “Tombstone,” and “Giant’s Causeway.” Near Roan Mountain, TN and less than an hour to Boone, Banner Elk and Blowing Rock in the High Country region of NC. 1.5 hours to Asheville, NC. Ages 8+. No experience required.

Crockett Cabin: Erwin, TN. Crockett Cabin is a rustic log cabin bunkhouse, located on the banks of the Nolichucky River, near Erwin, TN. Constructed before the civil war in Kentucky from giant poplar logs, Crockett Cabin was refurbished and relocated to the Nolichucky in the early 1980s. The Appalachian Trail and Nolichucky River are adjacent to the Nolichucky property and there are thousands of acres of nearby National Forest for hiking and fishing.

Adventure Packages for Groups of 9+ people: Erwin, TN. Your package could include whitewater rafting in NC or TN and caving, lodging in Crockett Cabin group bunkhouse and all meals.

Summer Adventure Camps in NC and TN: learn outdoor skills, make new friends and have fun. Each day campers will experience different adventure based activities, followed by camping in tents or tarps in a scenic mountain setting. Depending on the program you choose, activities offered include whitewater rafting, backpacking, rock climbing and caving. Activities are age appropriate and include comprehensive instruction. MAG provides all major gear. No experience is necessary and MAG provides all major gear. Just bring a good attitude and willingness to spend time outdoors trying new things! 

Spring Weekend Rafting and Caving Special (March and April 2009). Saturday 1/2 day Whitewater Rafting Nolichucky River Gorge. Sunday 1/2 day Worley’s Caving trip. 2 nights Rustic Crockett Cabin Bunkhouse. Groups of 4+ $104.95 per person + tax. No other discounts apply. Ages 12+. Limited availability: 1-866-USA-Raft

No experience is required for whitewater rafting and we provide everything you will need for your trip. Just bring a change of clothes and be ready to have fun and get wet! All of our rafting trips include experienced, professional whitewater rafting guides to make your adventure enjoyable. Also, we have made a substantial investment in high performance, self-bailing rafts to enhance the safety and quality of your rafting experience. With over 25+ years of experience, and the best guides and gear in the business, we are well qualified to guide your family or group on an amazing adventure.

We've been recognized in: Men's Journal, American Scouting Digest, National Geographic Adventure, Pilots Away, Diversion Magazine for Physicians at Leisure and Hooked on the Outdoors.

"Thank you so much for hosting the NC Division of Tourism’s United Kingdom Press and Tour Operator Group. Rafting was the HIGHLIGHT of the trip. Your guides were outstanding. They were skilled, knowledgeable and fun!" Wit Tuttell. Public Relations Director. North Carolina Division of Tourism, Film and Sports Development.

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