Summer Adventures within Driving Distance
Summertime is the perfect time to be spontaneous. If you are looking to set out at the spur of the moment or you are looking for a quick day trip, rafting and tubing centers are just a short drive away. Come for the day or extend your stay at our campground or bunkhouse (or at one of the many area cabins, motels, bed and breakfasts, inns, and hotels). With so many rafting options and lots of nearby attractions, Rolling Thunder is the perfect destination for your summer vacation!
Pick Your Rafting Adventure
- Nantahala: Our Nantahala River Rafting Center in Bryson City, NC is only 3 hours from Atlanta, 2.5 hours from Chattanooga and 30 minutes from Asheville. Rafting trips on this river are considered a beginner’s level adventure, making them perfect for families with children (7+ years).
- Ocoee: Our Ocoee River Rafting Center and Toccoa River Tubing Centerare located in McCaysville, GA, a quick hour and a half drive from the north side of Atlanta or an hour and a half from Chattanooga. The dam-controlled Ocoee River has two separate “hang onto your helmet” sections of surging whitewater, producing the most continuous stretch of class III and IV rapids of any river in the country—perfect for getting your adrenaline rushing!
- Toccoa: Toccoa River tubing, kayaking, and canoeing are perfect float trips for families with children too young for whitewater rafting or for anyone who enjoys a scenic float trip. You’ll have the option of three different length trips so you can choose how long you want to float on the river.
Turn Your Day Trip into a Vacation
Come spend the day on the river with us for a romantic getaway, family vacation, girls/guys trip, family reunion, or any other special event. Admire the breathtaking views; hit the hiking trails; visit the waterfalls; explore the shops; enjoy the restaurants, craft breweries, or wineries. Then go on a few adventurous excursions like biking, boating, fishing, golfing, hiking, or horseback riding. Explore all the nearby natural and cultural history of the area, especially the natural beauty of the Great Smokies and Blue Ridge Mountains. The Great Smokies have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site and boasts one of the most diverse ecosystems in North America. They are also home to the most visited national park in the United States—Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Turn your drive into part of the adventure by traveling along the 469-mile scenic Blue Ridge Parkway the highway connects the Shenandoah National Park with the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Rolling Thunder River Company
All these adventures are only a few physical miles away from you but they’re a million miles away from it all. At Rolling Thunder River Company we have earned our stellar reputation by being a safety conscious provider of high quality river adventures since 1977. Plan your summer getaway for two or for a group—reserve your trip online today!
