Water Activities in Arden, NC

Float 8 miles of gentle Class I water at your own pace

Float the French Broad River while exploring Asheville’s riverside bar scene

Take the helm of a spacious tritoon built for relaxed days on the water

Choose your craft for a self-guided paddling outing

A relaxed guided paddle through Asheville's mural-lined creative corridor

Build fly-fishing skills on a guided half-day river outing

See the historic Biltmore Estate from a new perspective on the river

Reach more trout water from a guided drift boat

Wade public waters with tailored fly-fishing instruction

Float 20 miles of gentle Class I water on the Upper French Broad River

Build fly-fishing skills from your first cast to advanced stream tactics

Paddle the French Broad, then unwind at Oskar Blues Brewery

Paddle through fall scenery with river stories and nature observation

Learn and fish for trout on private water with a guide

Float, swim, and connect tubes on the French Broad River

Easy 4-mile paddle with brewery stops for ages 21+

Adults-only evening river float with friends

Cast in solitude with a whole private fishery to yourself

Float the French Broad River with comfy tubes and a shuttle back

Float the river with your group and explore Asheville’s brewery scene

Float the French Broad with tube, shuttle, and parking included

Paddle a full day along the French Broad River, passing Biltmore Estate and vibrant arts studios.

Self-guided tubing with a shuttle ride to the river

Build your fishing skills with instruction tailored to your experience and goals