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Nantahala River White Water Rafting

Nantahala River

Camping around the Nantahala River Gorge is an interesting thing. Over the years, things change as usual, and not always for the better. But, we know the system, and we can give you the short and skinny saving you time and headaches in getting where you want to be. When you come here, you will be either Tenting, staying in an RV, or relaxing in a nearby Cabin rental. Hotels are also available, one nearby, and the rest within a 20 minute drive. We'll give you our recomendations, and other resources if you care to investigate even further.

Nantahala Wesser Campground

The Nantahala Wesser Campground is just down river from the Paddle Inn, and its a very nice camground with the "best bath house in the gorge". Very nice for Tent Camping. Works well for groups.
Mrs. Pauline Dillard is a very good friend of ours, and she gives Paddle Inn Rafting customers the royal treatment, and a discount to our rafters. She can be reached at (828) 488-8708.

Lost Mine Campground
Lost Mine Campground Just a few minutes from the Paddle Inn Rafting Company. They have some sites for Popups and RV's shorter than 21foot. They are mainly private tent sites. They do have some group tent sites. You can reach the Kings at (828) 488-6445.

Big Nantahala Campground is located on the river, and they will take RV's. The RV's get smaller and smaller as the season gets busier. During the peak of the season, it is mostly limited to tent camping and popups. You can reach JR at 828-488-6504. No Web Site.

Nelsons Hideaway Campground
Nelsons Hideaway Campground is just up from the top of the river. They are about 10 miles west of the Paddle Inn. They have cabins and tent camping and can accomodate large RV's. It is a large campground, and the owners are very accomodating.
Mrs. Elsie and her crew can be reached at 1-828-321-4407.

A Little further away - (Within 20 minutes)

Ela Campground
Ela Campground Has Tent, RV camping and Cabins. Tent camping is for groups of 16 or more. RV camping is accepted. They also have room for permanant residents. There are several Cabins for rent. They sleep 6 and are new and very reasonable. Groups are very welcome for cabins and tenting. There are several additional ammenities for groups. Please call the great folks at Ela Campground for more details. And tell them that the Paddle Inn sent you.. Ela Campground, 5100 Ela Road (US 19 North), Bryson City, North Carolina 28713, 828-488-2410

Tumbling Waters Campground
Tumbling Waters has RV, Tent and Cabins. They have a couple of cabins, and a puma camper for rent. If Trout is what you have been craving, a trout pond is right on the property. The folks there are super nice, and will make you feel like part of the family.
For more details, 828-479-3814

Smoky Mountain Meadows
Smokey Mtn Meadows Has Tent, RV camping and Cabins. It is a large open camground. You might want to call for more details, but they are very reasonable, and wonderful people to deal with. They have some really good rates on their cabins. They can be reached at
828-488-3672

Turkey Creek Campground
Turkey Creek Campground is located within 10 minutes of the White Water Action. They have tent sites, and will take smaller popups and RV's. You can reach Michael and Ramelle Smith at (828)488-8966

Deep Creek Camping and Tubing Center
Deep Creek Camping and Tubing Center is right on the Deep Creek in Bryson City. They have camping, RV's, and a selection of older antique Cabins. They have a general store, and you can rent tubes from them and tube the Deep Creek. Very friendly and great owners. You can reach Jay Stearns & Kathy Hayfield at 828-488-6055.

Cherokee KOA Campground
If you like a more Interstate type of campground, the KOA in Cherokee is close to the Casino's, and loads of shopping. It is one of the better KOA's you have been to. You'll be about 30-40 minutes from the Nahtahala River White Water Rafting action. They have online reservations, and can be reached at (828) 497-9711. They have tenting, RV's and Cabins.
If you want to hit the Casino after rafting, this is your place!

Swain County Chamber of Commerce
The Swain County Chamber of Commerce has an extensive list of Campgrounds, Hotels, Bed and Breakfasts, Cabins etc.. Just go to the home page, and click on the Lodging tab. All of the accomodations listed are in Swain County.

A Little further away - (Within 40 minutes)

Peace Valley Campground
The Peace Valley Campground has Cabins, Trailers, RV and Tent camping. Also has a swimming pool, and group meeting facilities. Has a creek running along the campground and tubing there. A very nice campground and wonderful staff. Nothing but great reviews about the find folks that run the place. Has great group rates for our paddling groups. For more information: 828-837-6223


Hotels Motels and Cabins

Riverbend Lodging (HOTEL)
470 Hwy 19 S, Bryson City, NC 28713
828-488-9476 Scenic riverfront location, fishing dock, just outside downtown Bryson City, convenient to all area attractions. New rooms range from small queen-bedded rooms to large doubles, and kings, all with refrigerators, microwaves, and in-room coffee. They also have one cottage and one wood cabin. This is our personal recomendation if you want an easy stay with great views, great owners, and with the added convenience of being close to the many town attractions.

CABINS (Individuals / Families and Groups)
Hidden Creek Cabins
http://www.brysoncity.net/ has 19 different cabins for you to enjoy. Anything from 2 to 4 people to about 30 people, plus cabins with tenting areas, etc.. Just call Kevin or his Mom, and they'll get you fixed up. Note: If you really like it up here, they can fix you up with anything from a fixer upper to a brand new cabin, and design and construct it for you. .
828-488-5626 or 1-888-333-5881

A Little further away - (Within 30 minutes)

The Choga Mountain Creek Cabin
Located near Topton, about 30 minutes away. 3 Bedroom/3Bath, sleeps 8 to 10 people. Nice Views, and comfortable. Please check their website for details. Contact 810-814-1585

GROUP ACCOMODATIONS
Icthus Ministries, Inc.
Has dormitory accommodations for up to 50 people. They have a large kitchen equipped with 2 stoves, two refrigerators, big pots, pans, skillets, utensils and an ice machine. Meetings are held in a spacious den which has a stone fireplace. Adjoining is a 20’ x 30’ screened dining area. There is an outdoor BBQ pit and a 20’ x 100’ deck. Basically, they rent a facility and you provide the cooks, food, paper products, etc. This is a very nice facility, and the proprietors are great people. Please tell them that you are calling the because of the Paddle Inn Rafting Company.
For more information call (828) 488-6664 or complete the online form.

Nelsons Campground above has cabin accomodations also with additional RV and Tent camping if your group requires it.

And if that doesn't do it, here's even more. Here is a site that has a good listing of campgrounds within two hours or so drive from the Paddle Inn.There are lots of things to do in this area, so an hour or two drive is not very far. RV Resources. Some of the areas mentione on their site, In order of closest to furthest are: Almond 10 mins, Bryson City 15 mins, Fontana 20 mins, Cherokee 30 mins, and Franklin 45 mins.

If you have any problems, comments or suggestions with any of the above vendors, please let us know so we can get things corrected.


A Little Further Away
Between Hiawassee GA and Hayesville NC.
About an Hour +/- 10 Minutes, but worth the drive.

Lakefront cabin rental on Lake Chatuge

www.hiddencovecabin.com
Right on the lake, this comfortable cabin rental offers the best of Lake Chatuge has to offer: Easy access, on a tranquil tree lined street, 200’ of private lake frontage, cool shade, and phenomenal mountain views. Bring your boat and keep it in the large covered dock with swim and sun deck. Cottage has a full kitchen, two fireplaces, a game room, high-speed wireless internet, large screen porch, a covered front porch with swing, outdoor grill area, plenty of parking on site, and most important plenty of room in which to relax.
It books up pretty fast, so,
Give Stewart Senger a call at: 828-835-8240

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