Looking for live music, paddling competitions, retail sales, or festivals? We have it all. Don’t miss out on all of the fun – make sure to add our events to your calendar!
Get ready for the first Women’s Pedal Fest for mountain biking education, experience, and empowerment in the heart of the Nantahala National Forest!
Come join the Georgia Canoeing Association on Sunday, October 9, 2022, for the 54th year of the oldest whitewater race in the Southeast, Southeastern US Wildwater Championships. Racers of all ages and whitewater boat types will race on the Nantahala River from the Forest Service put-in at Wayah Road to the Founders Bridge at […]
NOCtoberfest, NOC’s annual fall family fun event returns! Enjoy leaf season in the mountains at Nantahala Outdoor Center’s annual NOCtoberfest event on October 22nd, 2022. This free, family favorite celebration offers activities, kid friendly live music, and prizes for all ages to enjoy. Event highlights include: Trick or treating Costume contents, bring your kids […]
From beginners to thru-hikers, Discovering the Appalachian Trail has something for anyone that wants a connection with the nation’s longest marked footpath at approximately 2,181 miles. Starting at Springer Mountain in Georgia and finishing far to the north in Maine’s Mount Katahdin, the A.T. crosses 14 states, 6 national parks, and 8 national forests. Taking […]
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 – September 9-11 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. […]
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.
2022 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, especially in the Southeast. Nantahala Outdoor Center is a proud sponsor of American Whitewater’s work to protect and restore rivers across the country. Learn […]
2022 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, […]