Whitewater Rafting in the Blue Ridge Mountains

Whitewater rafting is quickly becoming one of America’s favorite family pastimes. Whether you travel with an experienced guide or take a raft under your own command, rafting along one of the rivers near the Blue Ridge Parkway is sure to be an unforgettable experience. 

Places to Raft near the Parkway

The rivers along the Blue Ridge Parkway provide all classes of rapids for you to experience. You can choose from easy floating family trips down the Watauga River to wild and crazy adventures on the Nolichucky.

• Whitewater rafting near the Blue Ridge Parkway

How to Talk Like a Whitewater Rafter

For the novice, rafting terminology can seem confusing, and our glossary will help you to at least sound like an expert! Since there is a lot to know about the different classes of rapids (or whitewater), we have compiled a thorough list for you.

• Virtual Blue Ridge dictionary of rafting terminology

Whitewater Guidebooks and More Resources

Here are a few resources where you can get more information on whitewater rafting the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina and Virginia that surround the Parkway.