Dillsboro River Company Dillsboro, NC (near Great Smoky Mountains National Park)
Mom-approved rafting: Fun for all ages!
- Warm water temps in the 70s
- Easy rapids with a mix of fun waves and drops followed by calm pools
- Short shuttles – only 8 minutes from our riverside outpost
- Convenient length trips – average 2 1⁄2 hours
- Guided and unguided options
Family time is precious and valuable. The Dillsboro River Company understands families and their busy schedules. DRC operates rafting and tubing float trips on the Tuckasegee River, conveniently located only 15 minutes from both Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway. The dam-controlled flows of the Tuck ensure your family can enjoy consistent, fun water levels.
You have a variety of options on your river trip with DRC. You can float the 5 1/2 miles in rafts for 4- 5 people, inflatable kayaks for 1 or 2 people, sit-on-top kayaks for more adventurous types, or inner tubes for that lazy afternoon float. Choose a guided trip if you want to sit back and relax while your professional guide leads your family down the river. Even though the rapids are smaller, DRC provides the service and care one might find on larger, more difficult rafting trips. A stable self-bailing raft matched with professional guides, a light snack, and the best swimming spot on the river ensure a fun time for all.
