Upcoming Events

Join us for a weekend of fun at NOC during the Upper Cascades release! Shop at the Outfitters Store for great sales on paddling gear, apparel and more, or grab a meal with a view from River’s End Restaurant and watch the paddlers navigate down the river. NOC’s Outfitter’s Store will open early at 8AM […]

5-Course pop-up dinner paired with wines from Orin Swift.

Join a group of like-minded female paddlers for a three-day paddle festival, hosted by inspirational paddler Anna Levesque! This festival is all about fostering community by connecting, sharing, paddling, and supporting each other on the river. Trips will be offered on different rivers representing a range of skill levels, and are open to all women […]

5-Course pop-up dinner paired with mead from Wehrloom Honey and Meadery.

5-Course pop-up dinner paired with wines from incredible women in the wine industry.

5-Course pop-up dinner paired with beers from New Belgium Brewing.

Guest Appreciation Festival is our annual celebrating bringing together guests, visitors, paddlers, and staff for a weekend festival of incredible sales, whitewater, outdoor fun, and gratitude! Snag the best in outdoor gear and apparel at stunningly low prices from our new and used gear sale with names including The North Face, Chaco, Dagger Kayaks, KEEN […]

5-Course pop-up dinner paired with beverages featuring Maker’s Mark.

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.

2021 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 river’s across the country, and especially in the Southeast. The section of the Tallulah River that runs through the Tallulah Gorge is 3.4 miles of class IV-V whitewater. […]

2021 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, […]

–Canceled for 2021– Please revisit for 2022 events. Take on the Fontana Lake Best Dammed Lake Race! Join competitors for a 5K, 10K, or 15K open water swim across the gorgeous Fontana Lake. More information coming soon!  

–Returning in 2022– Enjoy a fun, family-friendly weekend of adventure in the beautiful Nantahala Gorge. The Merrell Adventure Dash is all about getting outside and challenging yourself to work hard for your good time. Suitable for families as well as adults; participants will negotiate a series of natural and man-made obstacles along the 5K course, […]

–Returning in 2022!– NOC serves as the finish line for the popular Smoky Mountain Relay Race! Join racers and spectators for a celebration and after party at Big Wesser! About the Race A scenic, wild, team adventure in the mountains of Western North Carolina, the Smoky Mountain Relay is an adventure that is not to […]