Upcoming Events

The Live Like Maria Freestyle Classic and the US Freestyle National Championships return to the Nantahala Gorge this fall! Hosted by the Nantahala Outdoor Center and the ACA USA Freestyle Organization, this exciting event will take place October 3–5. Whether you’re in it for fun or aiming for the title of National Champion, this event […]

RACE DETAILS Calling all racers of all skills and boat types plus a few good volunteers!  Come join the Georgia Canoeing Association on Sunday, October 5, 2025, for the 57th year of the Southeastern US Wildwater Championships, the oldest whitewater race in the Southeast. The race will be on the Nantahala River from the Forest […]

Join us riverside for a monthly Artisan Market. Shop local for jewelry, pottery, unique creations and fresh goods from talented artisans and farmers each month. 

Come celebrate the magic of the season at NOC Gatlinburg with Santa at the Fireplace! Gather around the cozy hearth for a festive experience featuring free photos with Santa.

Breakfast with Santa is a magical morning for kids of all ages with delicious food and a visit from Santa himself!

Celebrate the season with us at the Merry Market on December 6th from 11AM to 4PM at the NOC Outfitters Store lot! Enjoy a day of local shopping featuring over a dozen talented artisan vendors offering everything from unique handmade gifts to festive treats. Whether you’re getting a head start on your holiday shopping or […]

Join us to celebrate Women in the Outdoors! Meet up with like-minded women for fun, camaraderie, and adventure at a number of weekends this summer and fall! Women’s Kayak Retreat  Join a group of women paddlers under the supportive instruction of NOC’s rock star female instructors for a weekend of paddling, yoga, and companionship. Our Women’s Kayak […]

The West Fork of the Tuck is 5.5 miles of class III- IV+ whitewater, from Thorpe Dam to Thorpe Powerhouse. View the release schedules!

Ocoee whitewater with NOC is Tennessee rafting at its best. View the dam schedules including the lake levels and release schedules.

Several times a year, Duke Energy creates more forceful water releases in this section of the Nantahala River where kayakers like to paddle and bringing onlookers to watch. NOC will provide shuttle to paddlers parking at the Cascades put-in.

2025 Tallulah River scheduled releases are brought to you by American Whitewater. Nantahala Outdoor Center is a proud sponsor of American Whitewater’s work to protect and restore rivers across the country. Learn more about becoming an American Whitewater member here. The section of the Tallulah River that runs through the Tallulah Gorge is 3.4 miles […]

2024 Cheoah River scheduled releases are brought to you by American Whitewater. Nantahala Outdoor Center is a proud sponsor of American Whitewater and their efforts to conserve whitewater here in the Southeast. Learn more about the non-profit organization American Whitewater and how to become a member here. The 9.25 mile section of the Cheoah River, […]