Best results for Water Activities in Arden, NC

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

Float the French Broad River and bar hop at 2–3 Asheville breweries

Raft the French Broad River and stop at riverside breweries

Float through Asheville’s River Arts District at sunset

Canoe the French Broad River and stop at Asheville breweries

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

Raft 5 miles of Class II–III rapids on French Broad Section 9 from Asheville

Self-guided kayak float past the Biltmore to Asheville’s River Arts District

Waterski, wake surf, or tube with a coach captain on Lake James

Rent a kayak tube and float 4 miles to Silver-Line Park

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

Rent a kayak or SUP and float two Asheville river sections

Self-guided tubing with a shuttle ride to the river

Float 5 miles through class I+ rapids on a 3-hour active tubing trip

Float Section 7 of the French Broad River with Class 1+ rapids and an active 3-mile ride

Paddle the Upper French Broad with an easy Class I, self-guided 8-mile route

Float the Upper French Broad River with a guided tubing setup

Rent a canoe, kayak, SUP, or tandem kayak for a 24-hour or weekly outing

Float-fish for smallmouth bass with a guide on an 8-hour river trip

Fish Western North Carolina lakes and rivers with a licensed bass guide

Self-guided 4-hour paddle on the Upper French Broad River (Tuesdays only)

Private calm-water rafting for up to 5, with a guide on the French Broad River

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

Adults-only evening river float with friends