Stand-Up Paddle Boarding – A Unique Way to Play on Water In the Smokies

Stand-Up paddleboarding (SUP), similar to canoeing, involves an oversized surf-style board and a long handled paddle, which you use to propel and steer through the water. Different boards types, shapes and sizes are used depending on the body of water you SUP. It is a great way to strengthen your core and improve your balance, while you have an enjoyable time in the outdoors.

Here in the Smoky Mountains of Western North Carolina we paddleboard theTuckasegee River in downtown Bryson City, and the placid water of Fontana Lake. A favorite spot – the finger lake area – is easy to access and there are no boats around to send wakes your way.

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Carolina Bound Adventures Paddle Boarding

Contact Name: Mark Van Osdal

Address: P.O. Box 61
Almond
NC
28702

Email: mark@carolinaboundadventures.com

Call: 727-267-7232

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Are you booking adventures like Paddle Boarding plus multiple other Adventures while you’re here for vacation? Save time making reservations and do it all at one website! Our adventure planning and reservation concierge service consolidates your vacation research and planning in one place. Visit our website, choose your desired adventures like Paddle Boarding and we’ll make the reservations plus set up your itinerary!

The Sunny Day Adventure Co. LLC

Contact Name: Jason S. Swafford

Address: 151 1/2 Sardis Rd.
Asheville
NC
28806

Email: sunnydayadventures@hotmail.com

Call: 828-772-5890

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Mailing: P.O. Box 2052, Enka, NC, 28728

With services based on Fontana Lake and accessing all areas of the lake with its 32' pontoon boat, The Sunny Day Adventure Company guides standup paddle board and hiking tours to some of the most dynamic scenery Western North Carolina has to offer.

Nantahala Outdoor Center

Address: 13077 Hwy 19 W
Bryson City
NC
28713

Email: rafting@noc.com

Call: 828-488-6900

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Phone Two: TF: 800-232-7238

Phone Three: Fax: 828-488-0301

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Nantahala Outdoor Center’s main campus is located at the intersection of the Appalachian Trail and the Nantahala River, just outside Great Smoky Mountains National Park. A mecca for outdoor enthusiasts since 1972, NOC’s 500-acre adventure campus boasts plenty of excitement to keep your entire group happy and active, whether you spend the day or a week! Whitewater raft, zipline, mountain bike and hike, and explore Lake Fontana in a rental kayak or SUP. In between adventures, check out NOC’s two riverfront restaurants, onsite shopping, and spend the night in a cozy trailside cabin!

Bryson City Outdoors

Contact Name: Brett Hackshaw or Ben King

Address: 169 Main Street
Bryson City
NC
28713

Email: info@BrysonCityOutdoors.com

Call: 828-342-6444

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Rent a paddleboard in downtown Bryson City on the river or nearby on Fontana Lake! Our paddleboards are very beginner friendly and our knowledgeable staff can help anyone stand up on a paddleboard. Guided tours also available. Great fun for the whole family, call today to book your trip!

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All rentals include board, paddle and approved life jacket. It’s advisable to be barefoot and to wear a bathing suit or shorts and tee shirt. Watches and loose jewelry should be left behind. And eyeglasses should be secured with a head strap. You should also bring towels and a change of dry clothes.

Bryson City - Swain County
Chamber of Commerce
210 Main Street
P.O. Box 509
Bryson City, NC 28713

Karen Proctor Wilmot
Executive Director

800-867-9246 toll-free

828-488-3681 local

828-488-6858 fax