Spread across 4 Southeastern States, NOC operates trips on 8 different rivers and each of our rivers has a dedicated outpost. With our rivers set to the backdrops of stunning mountain views, the roads leading to the outposts are winding mountain roads. Please schedule extra drive time and double-check your route before you're beginning your trip. Call us anytime, and we can help you find the shortest distance, confirm your trip and send you in the right direction towards your rafting and outdoor adventures.
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Nantahala River & Lodging
Phone
828.366.7502
Directions
From Asheville, NC Take I-40 West towards Knoxville, TN. Take exit 27 onto US 74 West towards Waynesville. Stay on 74 West, the outpost is 50 miles down this road. 8 miles past Bryson City, the 4-lane will split into two, 2-lane roads. Stay on 74, the left lane. You will enter the Nantahala Gorge and after 4.3 miles you see the Nantahala River and NOC's Nantahala Outpost.
From Gatlinburg, TN Take 441 South through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and through Cherokee. Just past Cherokee, get on 74 West. After 15 miles, the road will split into two, 2-lane roads. Stay on 74 W, the left lane, and continue the 4.3 miles to the NOC Nantahala Outpost.
From East Atlanta Take I-85 North to I-985 North. At Gainesville, take 365 North to 441 North. Just past Dillsboro, NC, 441 merges with US 74. 8 miles past Bryson City, the 4-lane splits into two, 2-lane roads. Stay on 74, the left lane. Continue 4.3 miles and arrive at the NOC Nantahala Outpost.
From West Atlanta Take I-75 North to I-575 North. I-575 becomes State Hwy 5, and then Hwy 76. Stay on this road until Blue Ridge, GA where you turn left onto Hwy 60 towards Mineral Bluff, GA. In Mineral Bluff, turn right onto Hwy 60 Spur. Follow it into North Carolina to US 74 East, turning right towards Murphy and Andrews when the road ends. Stay on 74 East, NOC's Nantahala Outpost is 20 miles past Andrews. You will follow the Nantahala River for the last 8 miles.
From Chattanooga, TN Take I-75 North towards Cleveland, TN. Take the 1st Cleveland exit, the US 64 Bypass Exit. Go 6 miles and take the Ocoee Exit onto US 64 East towards Murphy, NC. In Murphy the road number changes to US 74. Stay on 74 East, NOC's Nantahala Outpost is 20 miles past Andrews. You will follow the Nantahala River for the last 8 miles.
NOC Ocoee Outpost
Phone
828.366.7522
Directions
From Asheville, NC Drive into TN on US 64 West (from Murphy, NC). Pass the Ocoee River and continue 12 miles past Lake Ocoee, rural farmland and the Lower Ocoee River. 1 mile past the TVA Ocoee Hydro Plant, the NOC's Ocoee Outpost will be on the left across from the Shell station. Follow the signs to check-in.
From East Atlanta Take I-75 N. Just past Cartersville, take Exit 293 onto US 411 North. 9 miles past the GA/TN state line, turn East onto US 64 toward Murphy, NC. After 2 miles, the NOC Ocoee Outpost will be on the right across from the Shell station. Follow the signs to check-in. **Please allow for extra drive time due to construction.
From West Atlanta Take I-75 N. Just past Cartersville, take Exit 293 onto US 411 North. 9 miles past the GA/TN state line, turn East onto US 64 toward Murphy, NC. After 2 miles, the NOC Ocoee Outpost will be on the right across from the Shell station. Follow the signs to check-in. **Please allow for extra drive time due to construction.
From Chattanooga, TN Take I-75 North towards Knoxville, TN. About 22 miles from Chattanooga take the first Cleveland, exit 20, onto US 64 Bypass East. Drive 6 miles. Take the Ocoee exit for 64 East towards Ocoee/Murphy. Continue for 9.5 miles, the NOC Ocoee Outpost will be on the right across from the Shell station. Follow the signs to check-in. **Please allow for extra drive time due to construction.
From Knoxville, TN Take I-75 South towards Chattanooga. Take the second Cleveland exit, exit 25. Drive through Cleveland and after 5 traffic lights, the roads turns into a freeway. Take Ocoee exit for 64 East towards Ocoee/Murphy. Continue for 9.5 miles, the NOC Ocoee Outpost will be on the right across from the Shell station. Follow the signs to check-in. **Please allow for extra drive time due to construction.
From Highlands, NC Drive into TN on US 64 West (from Murphy, NC). Pass the Ocoee River and continue 12 miles past Lake Ocoee, rural farmland and the Lower Ocoee River. After 2 miles, the NOC Ocoee Outpost will be on the left. It is across from the Shell station. Follow the signs to check-in. **Please allow for extra drive time due to construction.
NOC Chattooga Outpost
Phone
864.647.9014
Directions
From East Atlanta Take I-85 North to I-985 North. Near Gainesville, take 365 North to US 441 North into Clayton, GA. Turn right onto US 76 East, and after eight miles you will cross the Chattooga River and cross into South Carolina. Continue 2.1 miles, and turn left onto Chattooga Ridge Road. NOC's Chattooga meeting place is 2.6 miles on the right.
From West Atlanta Take I-85 North to I-985 North. Near Gainesville, take 365 North to US 441 North into Clayton, GA. Turn right onto US 76 East, and after eight miles you will cross the Chattooga River and cross into South Carolina. Continue 2.1 miles, and turn left onto Chattooga Ridge Road. NOC's Chattooga meeting place is 2.6 miles on the right.
From Greenville, SC Look for the Clemson Hwy 76 West exit off I-85 South. Follow it to Clemson and turn left onto Hwy 76/123. Stay on 76/123 towards Seneca and then Westminster, SC. Then follow directions from Westminster.
From Highlands, NC Take Hwy 106 West (towards Dillard, GA) to US 441, about 14 miles. Turn left onto US 441 South towards Clayton, GA, approximately seven miles. Then follow directions from Clayton, GA below.
From Clayton, GA Turn onto US 76 EAST at the Walgreen's Pharmacy (across the street from McDonald's). After eight miles you will cross the Chattooga River, into South Carolina. Continue 2.1 miles and turn left onto Chattooga Ridge Road. NOC's Chattooga meeting place is 2.6 miles on the right.
From Westminster, SC Take US 76 West towards Clayton, GA. Go 15.7 miles and turn right onto Chattooga Ridge Road, at the sign for Oconee State Park. If you cross the SC/GA state line, you missed your turn. NOC's Chattooga meeting place is on the right, 2.6 miles after the turn.
NOC Pigeon Outpost
Phone
423.487.0668
Directions
From Asheville, NC Take I-40 West towards Knoxville. Eight miles after the NC/TN state line, take Exit 447 (Hartford Rd). At the bottom of the ramp, turn left and go under I-40. Then turn right onto Hartford Rd. Drive 1/4 mile and turn left at the NOC sign, just as the road starts to bend left. Follow the gravel driveway to our Pigeon River Outpost. Welcome!
From Gatlinburg, TN Take Hwy 321 North to Cosby (light #3 in Gatlinburg). At stop sign in Cosby, make the left turn to stay on 321 (this is a T intersection). Continue on 321 until you reach I-40. Take I-40 East towards Asheville, then take Exit 447 (Hartford Rd). If you pass the TN/NC state line, you've missed the exit. At the end of the exit ramp, turn right onto Hartford Rd. Drive 1/4 mile and turn left at the NOC sign, just as the road starts to bend left. Follow the gravel driveway to our Pigeon River Outpost. Welcome!
From Knoxville, TN Follow I-40 East towards Asheville, then take Exit 447 (Hartford Rd). If you pass the TN/NC state line, you've missed the exit. At the end of the exit ramp, turn right onto Hartford Rd. Drive 1/4 mile and turn left at the NOC sign, just as the road starts to bend left. Follow the gravel driveway to our Pigeon River Outpost. Welcome!
NOC French Broad Outpost
Phone
828.649.9480
Directions
From Asheville, NC From I-240 take Exit 4A onto US 19/23 North. Drive nine miles, then take exit 19A onto Hwy 25/70 toward Marshall, NC. After 8.5 miles, the road changes from four lanes to two. Continue another 6.5 miles and you will see the NOC buildings on the left. The parking lot entrance is at the top of the hill. Please note: Hwy 25/70 is a scenic byway and signage is limited. If you pass the red Walnut VFD building, you've gone too far.
From Johnson City Take I-26 East from Johnson City, TN. At Mars Hill, NC, take exit 11 onto Hwy 213. Follow Hwy 213 for approximately eight miles until you reach the junction with Hwy 25/70. Turn right onto 25/70 towards Hot Springs, NC. AB Tech College will be on your right. After about five miles, NOC will be on your left. The parking lot entrance is at the top of the hill. Please note: Hwy 25/70 is a scenic byway and signage is limited. If you pass the red Walnut VFD building, you've gone too far.
From Knoxville, TN Take Hwy 25/70 South from Newport, TN through Hot Springs, NC. Our meeting place is on Hwy 25/70, approximately 11 miles past Hot Springs. The parking lot entrance is on the right, 0.9 miles past the Walnut, NC turn-off sign. Watch closely! The entrance can be difficult to see traveling from the west.
NOC Nolichucky Outpost
Phone
423.743.7400
Directions
From Asheville, NC From I-240, take exit 19/23N (Future I-26 West) toward Johnson City, TN. Cross into Tennessee. Just before Erwin, take Exit 40 (Old Exit 15), Jackson-Love Hwy. Go to the stop sign, turn right and then right again in front of Riverview Baptist Church. Go 0.7 miles to turn left onto River Road. At the next stop sign, turn left onto Chestoa Road. Immediately after crossing the river, turn right onto Jones Branch Road and follow it for 1.2 miles. Make a sharp right, and go past another company's property to reach our NOC Nolichucky meeting place.
From Johnson City Take I-26 E. Just beyond Erwin, TN take Exit 40 (Old Exit 15), the Jackson-Love Hwy. Go to the stop sign, turn left and then turn right in front of Riverview Baptist Church. Go 0.7 miles to turn left onto River Road. At the next stop sign, turn left onto Chestoa Road. Immediately after crossing the river, turn right onto Jones Branch Road and follow it for 1.2 miles. Make a sharp right, and go past another company's property to reach our NOC Nolichucky meeting place.
From Knoxville, TN Take I-40 East to I-81 North. Take I-81 North to I-26 East. Just beyond Erwin, TN take Exit 40 (Old Exit 15), Jackson-Love Hwy. Go to the stop sign, turn left and then turn right in front of Riverview Baptist Church. Go 0.7 miles to turn left onto River Road. At the next stop sign, turn left onto Chestoa Road. Immediately after crossing the river, turn right onto Jones Branch Road and follow it for 1.2 miles. Make a sharp right, and go past another company's property to reach our NOC Nolichucky meeting place.
NOC Cheoah Outpost
Phone
828.366.7502
Directions
From Asheville, NC Take I-40 W toward Knoxville, TN. Take Exit 27 onto US 74 W (Great Smoky Mountains Expressway) toward Waynesville/Clyde and Bryson City. Approximately 8 miles west of Bryson City, take a right on 28 N. Go approximately 11 ½ miles to Hwy 143. Take a left onto 143 and follow it to Robbinsville, NC. Take a right at the 2nd stop light onto 129 N. Continue on for 15.2 miles. After crossing over the Cheoah River, take your immediate left and to enter the Historic Tapoco Lodge.
From East Atlanta Take I-85 N to I-985 N. At Gainesville, GA take 365 N to 441 N. In Franklin, you will need to make a turn to stay on 441 N. Watch for signs. Near Dillsboro, NC Hwy 441 will funnel into US 74. Take 74 W toward Bryson City. After 22 miles on US 74 (you will pass Bryson City), take a right on 28 N. Go approximately 11 ½ miles to Hwy 143. Take a left onto 143 and follow it to Robbinsville, NC. Take a right at the 2nd stop light onto 129 N. Continue on for 15.2 miles. After crossing over the Cheoah River, take your immediate left and to enter the Historic Tapoco Lodge.
From West Atlanta Take I-75 N to I-575 N which becomes State Hwy 5 which in turn becomes U.S. Hwy 76. Stay with this road until just past Blue Ridge, GA, and then turn left onto Hwy 60 to Mineral Bluff, GA. In Mineral Bluff, turn right onto Hwy 60 Spur and follow it into North Carolina to US 74 E, turning right toward Murphy and Andrews. Approximately 10 miles east of Andrews, NC, take a left on 129 N to Robbinsville, NC. Follow 129 N through town and continue for 15.2 miles. After crossing over the Cheoah River, take your immediate left and to enter the Historic Tapoco Lodge.
From Chattanooga, TN Take I-75 N toward Cleveland, TN. Take the first Cleveland exit (#20) onto US 64 Bypass East. Go 6 miles; take Ocoee Exit US 64 E towards Ocoee/Murphy, NC. At Murphy the road number changes to US 74. Stay on US 74 E. Approximately 10 miles east of Andrews, NC; take a left on 129 N to Robbinsville, NC. Follow 129 N through town and continue for 15.2 miles. After crossing over the Cheoah River, take your immediate left and to enter the Historic Tapoco Lodge.
From Knoxville, TN Take 129 South for 56 miles. This is a "wicked curvy" road, so drive carefully and allow extra driving time. You will enter North Carolina at Deal's Gap. After passing the Deal's Gap Motorcycle Resort, continue 2.6 miles before turning right into the Historic Tapoco Lodge parking area after crossing over the lake with a view of the Cheoah Dam. If you cross over the river, you have gone too far.
NOC Upper Chattahoochee - Johnson Ferry
Phone
678.903.6665
Directions
From West Atlanta Take I-285W toward Marietta/Chattanooga. Take exit 24 Riverside Dr. then turn right on to Riverside Dr. Continue on Riverside Dr. for 2.8 miles. Turn left onto Johnson Ferry Rd. After crossing the Chattahoochee River turn right at the intersection of Johnson Ferry Rd. and Columns Dr.
From Downtown Atlanta: Take I-75N towards Chattanooga. Take Exit 295A merging onto I-285E. Stay on I-285E for approximately 4 miles. Take Exit 24 Riverside Dr. then turn left onto Riverside Dr. Continue on Riverside Dr. for 2.8 miles. Turn left onto Johnson Ferry Rd. After crossing the Chattahoochee River turn right at the intersection of Johnson Ferry Rd. and Columns Dr.
From North Atlanta: Take I-75S towards Atlanta. Take Exit 295A merging onto I-285E. Stay on I-285E for approximately 4 miles. Take Exit 24 Riverside Dr. then turn left on to Riverside Dr. Continue on Riverside Dr. for 2.8 miles. Turn left onto Johnson Ferry Rd. After crossing the Chattahoochee River turn right at the intersection of Johnson Ferry Rd. and Columns Dr.
From Atlanta International Airport: Take I-75N towards Chattanooga. Take Exit 295A merging onto I-285E. Stay on I-285E for approximately 4 miles. Take Exit 24 Riverside Dr. then turn left onto Riverside Dr. Continue on Riverside Dr. for 2.8 miles. Turn left onto Johnson Ferry Rd. After crossing the Chattahoochee River turn right at the intersection of Johnson Ferry Rd. and Columns Dr.
NOC Lower Chattahoochee - Powers Island
Phone
770.226.9519
Directions
From West Atlanta Take GA-141S/Peachtree Industrial Boulevard towards I-285. Take the I-285W exit towards Marietta/Chattanooga. After 8 miles, take exit 22 for New Northside Drive. Turn right onto New Northside Dr. and continue on Interstate N. Parkway/Riverside Lane NW. Take the last right before crossing the Chattahoochee River and enter the NOC Chattahoochee River Outpost parking area.
From Downtown Atlanta: Take I-75N/I-85N. At the fork, stay right following signs for Marietta/Chattanooga. Take exit 258 for Cumberland Boulevard and turn right. At Interstate N. Parkway turn right. After crossing the Chattahoochee River, take the first left and enter the NOC Chattahoochee River Outpost parking area.
From Marietta/NW Atlanta: Exit I-75 South at Windy Hill/Exit 260. Turn left on Windy Hill Rd. SE. After .8 miles, turn right on Powers Ferry Rd. SE. After 1 mile turn left on Interstate N. Parkway, cross the Chattahoochee River and take the first left into the NOC Chattahoochee River Outpost parking area.
From the Atlanta International Airport: Take I-85N. After 11.2 miles keep right at the fork to continue onto I-75N following signs for Marietta/Chattanooga. After 7.3 miles take exit 258 for Cumberland Boulevard and turn right. At Interstate N. Parkway turn right. After crossing the Chattahoochee River, take the fist left and enter the NOC Chattahoochee River Outpost Parking area.
Outfitter's Store
Phone
828.488.7230
Directions
From Asheville, NC Take I-40 West towards Knoxville, TN. Take exit 27 onto US 74 West towards Waynesville. Stay on 74 West, the outpost is 50 miles down this road. 8 miles past Bryson City, the 4-lane will split into two 2-lane roads. Stay on 74, the left lane. You will enter the Nantahala Gorge and after 4.3-miles you will see the Nantahala River and NOC's Outfitter's Store on your right.
From Gatlinburg, TN Take 441 South through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and through Cherokee. Just past Cherokee, get on 74 West. After 15 miles, the road will split into two 2-lane roads. Stay on 74 W, the left lane. You will enter the Nantahala Gorge and after 4.3-miles you will see the Nantahala River and NOC's Outfitter's Store on your right.
From East Atlanta Take I-85 North to I-985 North. At Gainesville, take 365 North to 441 North. Just past Dillsboro, NC, 441 merges with US 74. 8 miles past Bryson City, the 4-lane will split into two 2-lane roads. Stay on 74, the left lane. You will enter the Nantahala Gorge and after 4.3-miles you will see the Nantahala River and NOC's Outfitter's Store on your right.
From West Atlanta Take I-75 North to I-575 North. I-575 becomes State Hwy 5, and then Hwy 76. Stay on this road until Blue Ridge, GA where you turn left onto Hwy 60 towards Mineral Bluff, GA. In Mineral Bluff, turn right to stay on Hwy 60 Spur. Follow it into North Carolina to US 74 East, turning right towards Murphy and Andrews when the road ends. Stay on 74 East, NOC's Nantahala Outpost and Outfitter's Store is 20-miles past Andrews. You will follow the Nantahala River for the last 8-miles.
From Chattanooga, TN Take I-75 North towards Cleveland, TN. Take the first Cleveland exit, the US 64 Bypass Exit. Go 6-miles and take the Ocoee exit onto US 64 East towards Murphy, NC. In Murphy the road number changes to US 74. Stay on 74 East, NOC's Nantahala River Outpost and Outfitter's Store is 20-miles past Andrews. You will follow the Nantahala River for the last 8-miles.
Paddling School
Phone
828.488.7286
Directions
From Asheville, NC Take I-40W toward Knoxville, TN. Take Exit 27 onto US 74W (Great Smoky Mountains Expressway) toward Waynesville/Clyde. After 48 miles (you will pass Bryson City), the highway narrows to two lanes. Continue straight on US 74 for 4.3 more miles. You see the river on your right. Continue around the corner and the Outfitter’s Store, where you are checking in, will be on your right on the banks of the Nantahala.
From East Atlanta Take I-85N to I-985N. At Gainesville, GA take 365N to 441N. In Franklin, you will need to make a turn to stay on 441 N. Watch for signs. Near Dillsboro, NC Hwy 441 will funnel into US 74. Take 74W toward Bryson City. After 22 miles on US 74 (you will pass Bryson City), the highway narrows to two lanes. Continue straight on US 74 for 4.3 more miles. You see the river on your right. Continue around the corner and the Outfitter’s Store, where you are checking in, will be on your right on the banks of the Nantahala.
From West Atlanta Take I-75N to I-575N which becomes State Hwy 5 which in turn becomes Hwy 76. Stay with this road until just past Blue Ridge, GA, and then turn left onto Hwy 60 to Mineral Bluff, GA. In Mineral Bluff, turn right onto Hwy 60 Spur and follow it into North Carolina to US 74E, turning right toward Murphy and Andrews. NOC is located 20 miles east of Andrews, NC. You will follow the river for the last 8 miles. NOC’s Outfitter’s Store will be on your left where you will check-in.
From Chattanooga, TN Take I-75N toward Cleveland, TN. Take the first Cleveland exit (#20) onto US 64 Bypass East. Go 6 miles; take Ocoee Exit US 64E towards Ocoee/Murphy, NC. At Murphy the road number changes to US 74. Stay on US 74E. NOC is 20 miles east of Andrews, NC. You will follow the river for the last 8 miles. NOC’s Outfitter’s Store will be on your left where you will check-in.
SOLO Southeast
Phone
828.366.7517
Directions
From Asheville, NC Take I-40 W toward Knoxville, TN. Take Exit 27 onto US 74 W (Great Smoky Mountains Expressway) toward Waynesville/Clyde. After 48 miles (past Bryson City), the highway narrows to two lanes. Continue straight on US 74 for 4.3 more miles until you see the river and a bridge on your right. Go across the bridge and follow the paved road over the railroad tracks. Continue on the paved road up the hill to your left. You will see Relia’s Garden Restaurant on your right. Parking is in the lot above the restaurant.
From East Atlanta Take I-85N to I-985N. At Gainesville, GA take 365N to 441N. Near Dillsboro, NC Hwy 441 will funnel into US 74. Take 74 W toward Bryson City. After 22 miles on US 74 (past Bryson City), the highway narrows to two lanes. Continue straight on US 74 for 4.3 more miles until you see the river and a bridge on your right. Go across the bridge and follow the paved road over the railroad tracks. Continue on the paved road up the hill to your left. You will see Relia’s Garden Restaurant on your right. Parking is in the lot above the restaurant.
From West Atlanta Take I-75 N to I-575 N which becomes State Hwy 5 which in turn becomes Hwy 76. Stay with this road until just past Blue Ridge, GA, and then turn left onto Hwy 60 to Mineral Bluff, GA. In Mineral Bluff, turn right onto Hwy 60 Spur and follow it into North Carolina to US 74 E, turning right toward Murphy and Andrews. NOC is located 20 miles east of Andrews, NC. You will follow the river for the last 8 miles. Cross the bridge just past the NOC Outfitter’s Store on the left. Follow the paved road over the railroad tracks. Continue on the paved road up the hill to your left. You will see Relia’s Garden Restaurant on your right. Parking is in the lot above the restaurant.
From Chattanooga, TN Take I-75N toward Cleveland, TN. Take the first Cleveland exit (#20) onto US 64 Bypass East. Go 6 miles; take Ocoee Exit US 64 E towards Ocoee/Murphy, NC. At Murphy the road number changes to US 74. Stay on US 74 E. NOC is 20 miles east of Andrews, NC. You will follow the river for the last 8 miles. Cross the bridge just past the NOC Outfitter’s Store on the left. Follow the paved road over the railroad tracks. Continue on the paved road up the hill to your left. You will see Relia’s Garden Restaurant on your right. Parking is in the lot above the restaurant.
Rapid Transit / Train Excursion
Phone
Directions
From Asheville, NC Take I-40 W towards Knoxville, TN. Take exit 27 onto US 74 W towards Waynesville. Continue on US 74 for 40-miles until you reach exit 67 for Bryson City. Keep right at the end of the exit ramp onto Veterans Blvd. At the first traffic light turn right onto Main Street. Take a left onto Everett Street at the next traffic light. Turn left onto Mitchell Street. Parking for Great Smoky Mountains Railroad will be on your right.
From East Atlanta Take I-85 N to I-985 N. In Gainesville take 365 N to 441 N into North Carolina. Near Dillsboro, US 441 merges with US 74 W. Stay on 74 until you reach Bryson City exit 67. Bear right at the end of the exit ramp onto Veterans Blvd. At the first traffic light turn right onto Main Street. Take a left onto Everett Street at the next traffic light. Turn left onto Mitchell Street. Parking for Great Smoky Mountains Railroad will be on your right.
From West Atlanta Take I-75 N to I-575 N which becomes State Hwy 5 and then Hwy 76. Past Blue Ridge, GA turn left onto Hwy 60 to Mineral Bluff, GA. In Mineral Bluff turn right onto Hwy 60 Spur. You will enter North Carolina. When the road ends take a right towards Murphy and Andrews on US 74 E. Drive through the Nantahala Gorge, passing the Nantahala River as well as the NOC Nantahala Outpost. Continue, you will meet at the Depot in Bryson City, not at the river. Take exit 67 for Bryson City. Turn left onto Veterans Blvd. At the first traffic light turn right onto Main Street. Take a left onto Everett Street at the next traffic light. Turn left onto Mitchell Street. Parking for Great Smoky Mountains Railroad will be on your right.
From Chattanooga, TN Take I-75 N towards Cleveland. Take the first Cleveland exit (exit 20) onto Us 64 Bypass E. Continue 6 miles then take the Ocoee/Murphy exit US 64. Cross into North Carolina. In Murphy the road number changes to US 74. Drive through the Nantahala Gorge, passing the Nantahala River as well as the NOC Nantahala Outpost. Continue, you will meet at the Depot in Bryson City, not at the river. Take exit 67 for Bryson City. Turn left onto Veterans Blvd. At the first traffic light turn right onto Main Street. Take a left onto Everett Street at the next traffic light. Turn left onto Mitchell Street. Parking for Great Smoky Mountains Railroad will be on your right.