WILDWATER Ltd.
RESERVATIONS CENTER
P0 Box 309
Long Creek, SC 29658
1-800-451-9972
e-mail: reservations@wildwaterrafting.com

RIVER INFORMATION
The Nantahala River is one of America’s favorite whitewater playgrounds. Its ideal location at the edge of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, just a short distance from Cherokee and Bryson City, makes the Nantahala River convenient to mountain vacationers. Eight miles of constant waves and swift, clear currents make the Nantahala River a delight for all ages and groups interested in an exhilarating introduction to whitewater rafting. The trip takes over 2 hours and contains numerous class I and II rapids, with a class III rapid at the end. Since the Nantahala River is a dam-controlled river, one can expect good water flows at all times of the year.

Wildwater’s Nantahala Rafting Center, complete with river store, hot showers, and changing facilities, is located just three miles from the river.

FACTS
Minimum Weight: 60 lbs. or 7 yrs. old
Intensity Level: Mild to moderate. No previous whitewater experience needed.
Trip Length: Approximately 3 ˝ hours (2 hours on the river)
Equipment Furnished: Raft, paddle, life jacket, & paddling jacket if available.

LOCATION
Wildwater Ltd. Nantahala Rafting Center is located on Hwy 74 approximately 10 miles southeast of Bryson City, North Carolina. Please check your map to confirm driving routes. The Nantahala River Rafting Center phone number is (828) 488-2384.

THE TRIP
Guests are expected to check in at our front desk approximately twenty to thirty minutes before the trip time. This will allow you plenty of time to sign in and change.

The trip begins with an orientation speech by your group leader. After distribution of rafting gear and transportation to the river, guests and guides then carry all gear, rafts, and equipment a short distance to the river. Your trip gets underway soon after a lesson on paddling techniques and safety procedures is given by your guide. All trips go, rain or shine.

CANCELLATION POLICY
•Reservations cancelled at least fourteen (14) days in advance will receive a full refund less $10 reservation fee.
•Reservations cancelled at least seven (7) days in advance will receive a refund of money paid less deposit equal to $10 per person for half day trips and $20 per person for full day trips.
•Reservations cancelled less than seven (7) days in advance are ineligible for refund.
•For any consideration of a refund, reservations should be cancelled in advance.
•Request for date transfer are treated like cancellations and may entail a loss of deposit.
•MC/Visa Payment: Reservations must be cancelled by the close of the next business day after credit card is given to receive full credit less one $10 fee if cancelling the entire
reservation.
•NO SHOWS on day of the trip will receive NO REFUND.
•An exception form may be filled out for requests for refund due to special circumstances.

Lodging Policy:
•Reservations cancelled 7 days or more in advance of your stay will receive a full refund except one $10 fee.
•Reservations cancelled the day before will receive a voucher (rain check) for a future stay.
•Reservations cancelle the day of your stay will receive NO REFUND, but may fill out a "Request for an Exception" form.

WHAT TO BRING
Cool Weather
Wool sweater 
Wool mittens/wool hat
Shorts or bathing suit 
Allergy medicine
Tennis shoes 
Dry change of clothes
Wool socks 
Towels

Warm Weather
Shorts or bathing suit 
Allergy medicine
T-shirt 
Dry change of clothes
Tennis shoes 
Towels
Sunscreen

Wildwater Ltd. Nantahala Rafting Center is located on Hwy 74 in Wesser, N.C. Please check your map to confirm driving routes.

· From Murphy, NC- 45 minutes- Follow Hwy 19 North past the Nantahala River. The Wildwater Ltd. Nantahala Rafting Center is on Hwy 19, five minutes past the take-out on your right.
· From Bryson City, NC - 15 minutes- Take the Great Smoky Mountain Expressway/Hwy 74 approximately 12 miles past Bryson City. Staying on Hwy 74 going towards Murphy, the four-lane narrows to a two-lane. Wildwater is 1.8 miles on the left.
· From Franklin, NC - 1 Hour- Take 441 North to Dillsboro, pick up US 74 West toward Bryson City. Stay on Hwy 74 going towards Murphy, approximately 12 miles past Bryson City the four-lane narrows to a two-lane., the four-lane narrows to a two-lane. Wildwater is 1.8 miles on the left.
·From Atlanta, GA - 3.5 Hours- Take I-85 North to I-985 North (in Gainesville) to I-365 North (in Cornelia) to 441 North through Franklin, NC to Dillsboro. In Dillsboro take Hwy 74 West towards Bryson City. Stay on Hwy 74 and travel past Bryson City approximatley 12 miles. When the four-lane narrows to a two-lane, Wildwater is 1.8 miles on the left.

Falling Waters Resort, "Yurt" Cabins and Group Lodge, across from Wildwater Rafting Center on Hwy 19 (800)451-9972
West Oak Bed & Breakfast, Bryson City, NC (828) 488-2438
Nantahala Cabins, next to Wildwater on Hwy. 19 (877) 488-1622
Fontana Village, Fontana Dam, NC (828) 498-2211
Deep Creek Campground, Bryson City, NC (828) 488-6055
Frymont Inn, Bryson City, NC (828) 488-2159
Folkstone Inn Bed & Breakfast, Bryson City, NC (828) 488-2730
KOA Campground, Cherokee, NC (828) 497-9711
Mountain Hollow B&B, Robbinsville, NC (828) 479-3608
Sleep Inn, Bryson City, NC (828) 488-0326
Bennetts Court, Bryson City, NC (828) 488-2483
Charleston Inn Bed and Breakfast (888) 285-1555