Wildwater Rafting & Zipline Canopy Tours
  • White Water Rafting
      • White Water Rafting

        Plan your fantastic white water rafting trip in the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains. Three completely different rivers and lots of trip options, from ages 7 and up.

        Start exploring your white water rafting adventures here.
          • Chattooga River Rafting
          • Ocoee River Rafting
          • Nantahala River Rafting
          • White Water Rafting FAQ
          • Adventures

          • Adventure Camps and Retreats Chattooga
          • Chattooga Adventures
          • Nantahala Train Adventures
          • Jeep Tour Adventures
    • Zipline Canopy Tours
          • Zipline Canopy Tours

            With 3 full length zipline courses across Georgia & South Carolina, Tennessee and North Carolina, plus a popular KidZip for the youngest flyers, Wildwater has you covered!

            Let’s fly through the trees! Pick your zipline location here.
            • Chattooga Ridge Canopy Tours
            • Ocoee River Canopy Tours
            • Nantahala Gorge Canopy Tours
            • Zipline Canopy FAQ
            • Adventures

            • Chattooga Adventures
            • Nantahala Train Adventures
            • Jeep Tour Adventures
      • Lodging
            • Onsite lodging

              Add onsite lodging and walk to your adventures at the Chattooga or Nantahala. Luxury cabins, cool yurts, group lodging and private camping – let’s go!

              Explore your lodging options here.
            • Lodging

            • Chattooga SC Lodging
            • Nantahala NC Lodging
      • Locations
            • 4 States & 3 Adventure Centers

              Look no further for the best adventure locations in the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains of North Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia & South Carolina. Incredible rafting, ziplining, jeep tours, kayak tours, train rides and lodging are waiting for you!

              Explore your adventure location options here.
            • Chattooga GA/SC
            • Ocoee TN
            • Nantahala NC
            • By State

            • Georgia
            • North Carolina
            • South Carolina
            • Tennessee
      • Groups
            • Adventurous Group Outings!

              Groups love whitewater rafting and adventure with Wildwater! We offer group rates for 10 or more with options for adventure packages, on-site lodging, catering, shuttle services and more. From corporate retreats, youth groups, scouts, family outings, and weddings - Wildwater will plan an event that your group will never forget!

              Explore your Group adventure options here.
            • Families
            • Weddings
            • Adventure Camps & Retreats Chattooga
      • Specials
            • SAVE WITH SPECIALS & PACKAGES!

              See Season Specials! Bundle two or more adventures and save up to 35%. Add lodging and save even more! Raft & Zip are the most popular packages. Ride the white water and then fly through the trees!

              Many more specials and packages are available - Pick yours here.

      Category Archive

      How to Homeschool Outdoors with Wildwater

      Liquid SparkSeptember 11, 2020Groups, White Water Rafting, Wildwater, Ziplines Canopy Tours

      Homeschooling on the river

      Homeschooling Outdoors: Combine Learning and Fun with Wildwater School has started back up now in most parts of the South, but this is a school year unlike any other. States, districts, schools, and families are … Read More

      New On-Site Lodging at the Chattooga River

      Becky WiseOctober 23, 2019Chattooga River, Groups, Wildwater

      Cabin

      Wildwater Announces New On-Site Lodging at the Chattooga River Lodging provides families a convenient & comfortable place to stay after an adventure-filled day Long Creek, SC – October 22, 2019 – Family-owned and operated outfitter … Read More

      Build Your Confidence Through Outdoor Adventure

      Becky WiseJuly 29, 2019Groups, White Water Rafting, Wildwater, Ziplines Canopy Tours

      Imagine being able to handle any circumstance with confidence. What would your life look like if you experienced more confidence in uncertain situations. Being outside provides opportunities to increase your confidence in ways you might … Read More

      Learn to Focus Through Outdoor Adventure

      Becky WiseJune 19, 2019Groups, News, Wildwater

      Learning to focus in modern culture is hard and getting harder.   We are faced daily with greater levels of distraction. Unfortunately, most of these distraction are not only allowed by us—they are welcomed by … Read More

      Raft for Kids Sake 2017

      Becky WiseAugust 4, 2016feature nantahala raft, Groups, Nantahala

      Wildwater is hosting the 6th Annual event, Raft For Kids’ Sake, on Saturday, August 19th at our Nantahala Adventure Center! This event is to support the Swain County Big Brother’s Big Sisters organization which pairs … Read More

      New at the Nantahala! Wedding Venue, KidZip & Group Camp

      Becky WiseJanuary 27, 2016feature location nantahala, Groups, Nantahala

      Wildwater Weddings Bryson City, NC

      2016 is shaping up to be a monumental year at Wildwater with the first full season of KidZip and…well, one more surprise that will have to wait until the end. 😉 In 2015, we introduced KidZip … Read More

      What Makes a Successful Group Adventure?

      Becky WiseJune 5, 2015Groups, White Water Rafting, Wildwater, Ziplines Canopy Tours

      Insider Tips from our Group Coordinator Advanced Planning:  Request our Group Leaders Packet to help with your planning.  Give yourself ample time to check availability and change dates if needed.  Have alternate dates in mind … Read More

      Discover the Wildwater Difference

      Becky WiseApril 16, 2015Chattooga River, Groups, Nantahala, White Water Rafting, Wildwater, Ziplines Canopy Tours

      Multiple times a year I find myself around a campfire with people I did not know the day before.  That is the life of a group coordinator with Wildwater.  From the first call, to your … Read More

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