Visit Huck Finn Rafting Adventures for North Carolina whitewater rafting, near Asheville, NC on the French Broad River in Hot Springs, NC. Closest rafting to Ashville. North Carolina Vacations.
Located in downtown
Hot Springs NC
Only 40 minutes from Asheville
Open 7 days a week
Family owned & operated
Hot Springs NC
Only 40 minutes from Asheville
Open 7 days a week
Family owned & operated
Why Go Rafting with Us?
• Professional guide in every raft
• Top-of-the-line equipment
• We make your lunch fresh, daily
• Located in the heart of Hot Springs
• 45 minutes from Asheville
• Close to lodging, dining, shopping
• Honest and helpful staff
• Family owned and operated
• Raft 7 days a week March — November
Hot Springs is a True Mountain Destination
• Surrounded by Pisgah National Forest
• Hiking the Appalachian Trail
• Guided white water river rafting
• Unguided lazy river water float trips
• Mountain cabin rentals and camping
• World class bed and breakfasts
• Beautiful scenic drives
• Great for weddings, reunions, or group trip
Our Most Important Trip
is Yours!
• Closest white water rafting to Asheville NC
• Honest, friendly and helpful staff
• Professional and fun guides
• Close to shopping, dining, and lodging
• Located in Hot Springs North Carolina
• Family owned and operated
Why go Rafting with Huck Finn?
—Heath White, owner
While rafting on the French Broad River you enjoy the beautiful and scenic Pisgah National Forest, which features some of the most spectacular and rugged mountain scenery in eastern North America. At Huck Finn Rafting Adventures, we strive to make your river experience one that is of the highest quality. We have a professional staff that specializes in rafting one river very very well — the French Broad River. Our equipment is maintained to the highest industry standards. We use self-bailing rafts that are designed with your comfort in mind. Most of our guests
are return customers from previous years who have found that we take the extra step in making them feel like they are not just another number. Since we are a small family owned and operated business, we can work with our customer's individual needs.We have many discounts available including group, church, scout trip, school, corporate, weddings, military, and our online coupon. Our professional guides, equipment, and staff can provide you and your family or group with an unforgettable white water river rafting experience. The French Broad River is the closest rafting destination to Asheville NC and conveniently located to other main attractions in the area including the Biltmore House in Asheville, the Grove Park Inn, Lake Lure, Chimney Rock State Park, Charlotte NC, Greenville SC, Knoxville TN, Hendersonville NC, Brevard NC, and downtown Asheville North Carolina.
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Hot Springs is the perfect balance of adventure and hospitality.
Our outpost is located in downtown Hot Springs NC which is a beautiful small mountain town nestled in the Western NC mountains only 40 minutes from downtown Asheville NC. Mountain cabins, bed and breakfast, camping, dining, shopping, and the Appalachian Trail are all just outside our door. There are many activities in the area including whitewater river rafting, lazy river water float trips, hiking, horse back riding, biking, soaking in the hot springs, relaxing with a massage, beautiful scenic drives, or just spending time with your family and friends. At Huck Finn Rafting Adventures we strive to make your visit to the Hot Springs NC and Asheville NC area one that you won’t soon forget.
Our outpost in Hot Springs NC is near where the
Appalachian Trail crosses the French Broad River.
FAQ: frequently asked questions.
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No. You do not have to have experience for ANY of our trips (whitewater or float trips).
What is the youngest age child you will allow on the river?
For guided whitewater rafting trips (full day or ½ day), the youngest age allowable is 8. For unguided and private lazy river water float trips, the youngest age allowable is 4.
Will I have a guide in my raft?
Yes. All our whitewater rafting trips have a well-trained guide in every raft. Lazy river float trips have guides upon request.
Do I need a reservation?
Reservations are highly recommended, but not necessary. In most cases we can take walk in customers; however, it is best to call our toll free number first. To Make a reservation: You can call our 24 hour toll free reservation line at 1-877-520-4658 or submit an online reservation request form on this website.
Do I need to pay for my river trip when I make a reservation?
No. We will ask for a credit card number to hold your reservation and full payment will be due on the day of your trip.
Can I cancel without being charged a fee?
Yes. You have up until one week (7 days) prior to your trip to cancel without any penalty. Full cancellation policy will be explained at the time of reservation
What if it rains?
We go rafting rain or shine. We have foul weather gear at no additional cost in case of inclement weather. In case of lightning, our professional staff has procedures to keep guests as safe as possible. Normally this is not a problem in the Western NC mountains.
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Fall, 2009
Fall is here and the leaves are starting to change. White water rafting on the French Broad River near Asheville NC is one of the best ways enjoy the beautiful fall colors here in mountains. We will be running one trip daily Sunday through Friday, and two trips on Saturdays. Don't let the chilly weather scare you! We provide wetsuits, splash jackets, booties, and gloves to make your rafting trip very comfortable. WE WILL KEEP YOU WARM! Don't miss the show that the mountains, trees, and the French Broad River can give you this time of year.
Owner Heath White can often be found heading downriver.
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