Where to rent outdoor gear for fun in the NC Smokies

For almost 40 years Rolling Thunder River Company has provided high quality, fun filled rafting experiences, with over 1 million guests choosing to raft and stay with us. Choose guided, follow a guide or non-guided/ rental trip options. We offer hot showers, campground, and a bunkhouse which sleeps up to 65 people. Family owned and operated with a caring staff. Open April - September. Dog-friendly rafting.

Try our kayak rentals or paddle board rentals on beautiful Fontana Lake! Enjoy the Great Smoky Mountains scenery, explore the inlets and coves and the many islands formed from the former mountain peaks. Relax and take a lunch! Carolina Bound Adventures will meet you at the lake with the equipment. You show up and have all the fun! No experience required, 250 lb. weight limit.

Adventure on or off road with Appalachian Adventure Rentals! Go trail riding in one of our RZRs or tour some of the most scenic roads in the country in one of our open-air Polaris Slingshots! Located only one mile from downtown Bryson City, and with the option to reserve online, we make your entire experience easy so you can just Go Explore!

Nestled in the Deep Creek valley with view of the mountains and the soothing sounds of Deep Creek. 50 campsites, full hook-ups, 30 or 50 amp and primitive sites. 1 mile from the GSMNP. Tubing, camp store, trout fishing, volleyball, gem mining, laundry, playground, and clean bathhouses on site. 15 cabin rentals also available. Open April-October.

Offering exciting and enjoyable whitewater activities for families and groups since 1979. Featuring excellent equipment and a courteous, professional staff and very reasonable rates. We invite you to come and enjoy the river in one of our self-bailing rafts or funyaks. For the inexperienced, we offer guide-assisted or fully guided trips. Contact us soon and join the fun!!

Safety comes first in our family-owned business! Our SxS rentals which come equipped with seatbelts, whip lights, light bars, Bluetooth, radio, and navigation. Our rental fleet is comprised of brand new 2022 Yahamas Rmax and Honda Talons, with two and four seats available, street legal and off road capable. Free half hour tour guide available by appointment. From tours to rentals, we’ve got everything you need for your next outdoor adventure!

You can't get any closer to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park! Located at the Deep Creek entrance, The Lodge offers one or two bedroom efficiency rooms, kitchen/dinette/living room, queen size bed, large sitting porch, beautiful view. Or enjoy the two bedroom cabin located directly on the creek. Group rates available with the Lodge. Tube rentals and Moon Goddess Burgers & Shakes on premises.

Offers Guide-in-Boat, Guide Assisted, or Non-Guided whitewater rafting trips on the popular and scenic Nantahala River. Inflatable Funyak/Ducky rentals. Excellent equipment, friendly staff, and comfortable facilities. Great low prices and group rates available. Combine your rafting experience with gemstone mining, horseback riding, and scenic train tours. Fully furnished vacation rentals available. Convenient to all area attractions.

Located on West Deep Creek just 50 yards from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, our family friendly campground has been in operation since 1957. We offer 5 creekside sites with 30 amp hookup and 12 creekside sites with 50 amp hookup. Also available are 10 land sites; 2 with 30 amp and 3 with 50. Hot showers are available for our campers and we also have a campground store and tube rental on site, with campers receiving a discount on tube rental. Pets are accepted after a conversation with the owners. WIFI available at store. Open from April 1 to October 31.

Fully guided and rental inflatable kayak and raft trips available. A family-owned business since 1971, Wildwater runs on the Nantahala, Ocoee, Pigeon, and Chattooga Rivers. A complete adventure destination-Zipline Canopy Tours, half-day Jeep® Tours, full-day Rails & Trails, and Raft & Rail© since 1988. Wildwater offers 100% quality service guarantee. On site lodging in unique Yurt Cabins or economical Group Lodge at our Falling Waters Adventure Resort. WIFI for guests.

Experience the beauty and adventure of whitewater on the Nantahala River. We are family owned and located directly on river. Our specialty is giving economical prices with the very best in personal service, equipment, facilities, and staff. No experience necessary. Guided & unguided trips available March through October. Walk-ins are welcome or call to reserve your adventure. We look forward to seeing you on the river with us!

Smoky Mountain Tube and Raft offers tube and raft trips for all ages  - and with drop off and pick up, there's no easier way to enjoy a cool and refreshing float along the tranquil Oconaluftee River in Cherokee.

We offer guided, guide assisted, and be your own boss (Rentals.) We have Funyaks, Pumas, Self Bailers and regular rafts. Enjoy our riverfront cabins, RV sites and group tenting areas. We want to share our passion for the river with you and we take pride in our customer service. You are our number one concern. Near Bryson City, open April-Nov. Also open by advance reservation Nov. - April.

Explore Fontana Lake with our flatwater rentals — stand-up paddleboards or sit on top kayaks in both single or tandem. All gear is supplied, with trips departing directly from NOC’s main campus. Paddle the scenic Nantahala River with our raft and ducky rentals. NOC provides high-quality boats for any size group, all the gear you need including paddles and pfds, pre-trip safety talk and a shuttle to the put in. Hit the local trails with our mountain bike rentals. Enjoy both Flint Ridge Trails right on NOC’s main campus or experience the well-known Flint Ridge System just a short drive away.

Offers whitewater rafting on the Nantahala, Cheoah, and Ocoee Rivers. Ocoee rafting package includes transportation from our Nantahala Outpost, saving you the extra driving. We offer kayak instruction from the beginner to advanced level.  Our guided fly fishing trips include float trips on the Nantahala River.  We have an outfitters store located in the Nantahala Gorge with outdoor equipment and fly fishing.  We also specialize in Whitewater and EcoAdventure Trips to Ecuador.