Nantahala River Gorge

Nantahala River Gorge on the Nantahala Ranger District.

General Information

Dawn to Dusk

Alcohol is prohibited at recreation sites along the gorge and on the Nantahala River.

$2 per person for a daily pass and $10 per person for an annual pass. Fee is for rafting on the Nantahala River. If planning a trip with a permitted outfitter, the daily fee is included.

Various Outfitter and guides are available for whitewater rafting and fishing.

Getting There

Directions

From Franklin follow 64W to Old Murphy Road (SR 1442) turn right and travel .2 miles to SR 1310 W Wayah Road and turn left. For 28 miles stay on 1310 W which passes Nantahala Lake. Continue through Beechertown passing the Nantahala River Launch Site. Make a right onto US 19N/74E and welcome to the Gorge.