Rafting on the French Broad River in Hot Springs, NC

Hot Springs Rafting Co. is a family owned company dedicated to custom, personal trips, and giving you the exact river experience you're looking for. Our experienced and fully certified river guides insure you get the most out of every minute you spend on the water. As a company, we are certified by the US Forest Services. You benefit from top quality equipment, including self bailing rafts, and everything else you might need for the perfect trip.

If you're ready to get out, get wet, and enjoy the natural beauty, and maybe even the challenging white water rapids flowing through the Appalachian Mountains of Western North Carolina, Hot Springs Rafting Co. has you covered! Located near Asheville, between Marshall, NC and Newport, TN.

We're also close to Knoxville, and just a short drive from Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, and Gatlinburg.

What's Your Paddling Pleasure?

• Half-day and full-day Guided Raft Trips in Section 9 of the French Broad River, from Barnard to Stackhouse or Hot Springs
• Depending on water level, a whole day is a nine mile run (ROUGHLY a 6.5 hour round trip, includes lunch), a half is a five mile run (ROUGHLY a three hour round trip), leaving you with plenty of time for other activities!
• Unguided Raft Rentals for Float/Paddle Adventures along Section 10

Rafting And Float Trips Down the French Broad River

When you're looking for a rafting or float trip experience near Hot Springs, NC, where should you turn? After all, there are a lot of rafting companies along the French Broad River, so how do you know which one to choose? We would love for you to choose Hot Springs Rafting for your next river adventure, whether you're looking to rent a tube, a raft, or want to enjoy a fully guided white water raft trip.

Here are just a few of the reasons we may be your best choice...

• You will appreciate our experienced French Broad River guides.
• You will have more boating options to choose from.
• You'll enjoy newer, better boats, tubes, and equipment.
• You will love our convenient location right in downtown Hot Springs.
• You will enjoy dealing with us because we're a long time, local family operation.
• You'll appreciate our very competitive, all-inclusive pricing.

Looking for whitewater rafting adventure at its best?

Take your pick of guided half day or full day raft trips, or unguided rentals down the beautiful and exciting French Broad River. Section 9, from Barnard to Hot Springs, offers scenery and white water challenges, from Class II all the way to Class IV in some water conditions.

Book Your Rafting Adventure

From Hot Springs down the French Broad River to the national forest service picnic area known as Murray Branch, you will find a beautiful stretch of water for a leisurely, relaxing tubing adventure. Hot Springs Rafting provides tubes and everything else you need to enjoy your day, alone or with friends or family!

Book A Tubing Float Trip

Float down the river in our new Mini Cats. Have any questions, please call.