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Asheville Drifters
Asheville Drifters, LLC is a professional fly fishing guide service specializing in float trips on the South Holston, Watauga and French Broad Rivers for trophy trout and smallmouth bass. Asheville North Carolina is our hub, providing us year round access to some of the best tailwaters and freestone rivers in the country. If stalking wild trout on foot is what one prefers, we also have skilled guides to take anglers into Pisgah National Forest to fish the smaller streams. Not only do our guides know where the big fish live, they are also excellent fly casting instructors. We provide transportation to and from the river, hot-gourmet streamside lunch, drinks, necessary fishing gear and the fishing trip of a lifetime. (828) 215-7379 info@ashevilledrifters.com

The Beach @ Lake Lure: A Beach in the Mountains! Float on an inner tube, picnic in the shade, or just catch some rays. Great new water activities area. Water cannons, bumper boats and water slides. Lifeguards and concessions. Great for a family outing or special gathering. U.S. Hwy. 64/74A, 25 miles southeast of Asheville.

Huck Finn River Adventures
In the heart of the Blue Ridge mountains flows a river that is full of beauty & excitement. Let Huck Finn River Adventures show you the French Broad river where history, beauty & adventure come together to make this the best part of your visit to the mountains of North Carolina.

·  Guided white water rafting

·  Unguided & private float trips

·  Overnighters

·  Sunset dinner tours

·  Custom trips

Toll Free 877-520-4658

Lake Lure Marina
Hop on board one of our many rental boats and discover for yourself why National Geographic named Lake Lure "one of the ten most beautiful man-made lakes in the world." Canoe, kayak, paddleboat, electric boat, pontoon and speed boat rentals. Wakeboarding and waterskiing. U.S. Hwy. 64/74A, 25 miles southeast of Asheville.

Blue Ridge Outing Company
Raft trips specialing in taking small children. Area residents get kids free on Sunday and half-price on Saturdays for a limited time. 1-800-572-3510

Headwaters Outfitters
Family canoe, kayak and tubing trips. Outdoor shop with a great selection of books, kayaks and fishing equipment. 1-828-877-3106

Zippy Boat Works
Canoe and Kayak sales and rentals, classes and clinics for beginner and intermediate

paddlers. 1-828-684-5107There are numerous mountain streams waiting to take you for an exciting ride. You can chose your difficulty level and cruise on either, a slow and gentle stream, or, race down some challenging rapids. Guided expeditions are available for beginners and those unfamiliar with the area, and local outfitters are ready to fit you with gear that is appropriate for your age and skill level.

Mountain Adventure Guides
The French Broad River is the most scenic and closest whitewater rafting to Asheville. This gorgeous river, in the heart of Pisgah National Forest, will delight even the most seasoned rafter. Our outpost is 30 minuets from Asheville.

·  half and full day trips

·  professional guide in every raft

·  no experience necessary

·  ages 8+

·  Also guided rock climbing and Raft/Climb Package

·  1-800-USA-Raft

Sliding Rock is a natural 60-foot rock water slide that slides into a 7-foot deep pool. During the season there is a parking fee per vehicle. The area is open year round but the property only offers restrooms, changing areas and a lifeguard from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day Weekend.

Cost to enter the recreation area is $1.00 per person. The recreation area is open year-round, but the bathrooms and changing rooms are only open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Lifeguards are on duty during that time as well.

 waterslide with a seven-foot deep pool that has been developed by the US Forest Service into a recreation area. Sliding Rock is extremely popular on hot summer weekends. But, as the picture above shows, there are those willing to slide even on cool fall weekends. You can either slide yourself or watch others do it from an observation deck opposite the slide.

Cost to enter the recreation area is $1.00 per person. The recreation area is open year-round, but the bathrooms and changing rooms are only open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Lifeguards are on duty during that time as well.

ng Rock is a naturally occurring 60-foot waterslide with a seven-foot deep pool that has been developed by the US Forest Service into a recreation area. Sliding Rock is extremely popular on hot summer weekends. But, as the picture above shows, there are those willing to slide even on cool fall weekends. You can either slide yourself or watch others do it from an observation deck opposite the slide.

Cost to enter the recreation area is $1.00 per person. The recreation area is open year-round, but the bathrooms and changing rooms are only open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Lifeguards are on duty during that time as well.