Upcoming Events

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.

2023 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 […]

2023 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, […]