Cherokee Rapids

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1681 Acquoni Rd
Cherokee, NC 28719
Welcome To Cherokee Rapids. We are the biggest, best and friendliest tubing and kayaking outfitter in Cherokee, North Carolina — home to the Oconaluftee River, which is widely known as one of the cleanest, clearest and most beautiful rivers in the SE United States. Our Little Princess location is the only one with direct access to the Oconaluftee River. Cherokee Rapids... more rapids, more fun, longer trips, better scenery, BEST value!

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Elizabeth R.
9/4/2025

I've been going tubing with Cherokee Rapids on the Oconaluftee River for years and it never disappoints. The process is easy: they bus you a couple of miles upstream and you float back down to...

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Nicole H.
8/2/2025

Came in based on what the Bryson City app said. This company gives you pointers as to what to expect. They shuttle you to the drop location and you literally float back to your vehicle. The staff...

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Laurie V.
7/6/2024

The staff was super helpful and wonderful at responding to any test questions you may have. The river is super clean but not as full as we would have liked. We took my great niece age 9 for her...

Ashley H.
7/6/2025

We had so much fun!! Definitely worth it! We waited maybe 10 minutes for the next ride. There were plenty of life vests if you wanted one. They gave good but concise instructions. We had 5 kids,...

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Amy M.
7/8/2023

We went on a day that was really warm, 80 degrees and sunny! Perfect weather! There had been a lot of rain in the days before so water was higher than normal and running faster than usual! We...

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