Upcoming Events

“Stambaugh… is a brilliant wordsmith. [His] complex melodies and intricate lyrics are the kind that can haunt you long after the reverb has left the building.” Cherokee Scout, June 12, 2013 Whether performing a tasteful and rollicking repertoire of popular songs, or his acclaimed original material, Scott James Stambaugh will leave a mark. For some […]

Live music all summer along the Nantahala River.

The NOC community has been generously rounding up their purchases all season, and we invite you to celebrate this contribution to American Whitewater with us as we present them with a big check! American Whitewater is a national non-profit 501©(3) river conservation organization founded in 1954 with approximately 6,000 members and 100 local-based affiliate clubs, […]

Catboy (playing as Meat & Potatoes Orchestra) is a Latin American composer, multi-instrumentalist, and producer who was raised in Colorado but recently relocated to Chapel Hill, NC. This music was crafted with peace, love, and happiness stuff. Catboy plays every instrument and records everything to tape, then recreates it live using a combination of instruments, […]

Hang out with reps from Dagger and Pyranha from 4-6, and get into all the nitty gritty details on their latest kayak models at the beach next to Big Wesser. While we aren’t doing full demos this year, this is a great opportunity to talk to the experts and see the different boats up close. […]

Join us after your day of activities for s’mores and songs around the campfire by the river!   First-come, first-served while supplies last.

Help us kick off our 50th year in adventure with our annual Spring Fling Weekend Celebration! Join us for the Upper Cascades release, awesome sales and deals on paddling gear and apparel, giveaways, live entertainment, boat demos and more! Stay tuned for more information!

–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 […]

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, […]