The Nantahala Outdoor Center is the nation’s largest outdoor recreation company. Over a half million guests visit NOC annually to embark on a diverse collection of over 80 different whitewater rafting and land-based itineraries, learn to kayak at NOC’s world-renowned Paddling School, test the latest outdoor gear and shop at its flagship retail stores, or enjoy NOC’s resort amenities such as its four restaurants and multi-tiered lodging.
A privately-held company, NOC is one of the largest employers in Western North Carolina and 23 Olympians and Olympic coaches have called NOC home. NOC has been recently recognized by The New York Times as the “Nation's Premiere Paddling School,” “The Best Place to Learn” by Outside Magazine, and as “One of the Best Outfitters on Earth” by National Geographic ADVENTURE.
For over 35 years, we've guided folks away from their reality into West Virginia's great outdoors. Escape your every day with a vacation to ACE Adventure Resort for 1,500 acres of fun in the New River Gorge. You can explore by playing in our Adventure Lake, World-Class Whitewater Rafting, Zip Lining, Rock Climbing, Mountain Biking, Kayaking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Hiking, and many more adventures. We're home of the Mountain Music Festival, themed trail races, and offer numerous lodging and dining options. We've built a mountain paradise that has plenty of fresh air, fun times, and campfires waiting to satisfy any level of thrill-seeker in West Virginia's untamed wilderness. It truly is "A World of Adventure in ONE Place"
Go White Water Rafting in Tennessee down the Ocoee River! Call us at (423)338-5746 to go white water rafting in TN on a trip that will last a lifetime!