Directions to our Nantahala River Outpost:
Physical Address:
11044 Hwy 19 West
Bryson City, NC 28713
Local Phone 828-488-3316
USA's Nantahala Outpost is on US Hwy. 74W in Bryson City, North Carolina
The sign says "USA Raft"
Our Nantahala Rafting Center and Campground is conveniently located in the Nantahala Gorge on US Highway 74 between Bryson City and Murphy, NC. It is 25 minutes from our "Tuck Outpost." The sign says "USA Raft." Click here for Camping and Catered Camping details.
From Cherokee follow US 441 South to the Hwy 74 intersection. Take Hwy 74 West toward Bryson City and Murphy. We're about 10 minutes past Bryson City on Hwy 74. About 6 miles past Bryson City the road forks, take the left fork (which is still Hwy 74 W toward Murphy). Our Nantahala Outpost is on the right about 2 ˝ miles past the split. Look for the "USA Raft" sign on the right. We are about 30 minutes from downtown Cherokee.
From Gatlinburg follow US 441 South through the Smoky Mountain Park and into Cherokee. Follow the directions from Cherokee above. We're about 1 hour and 15 minutes from Gatlinburg.
From Waynesville/Lake Junaluska Take US Hwy 74 West. We're about 10 minutes past Bryson City on Hwy 74. About 6 miles past Bryson City the road forks, take the left fork (which is still Hwy 74 W toward Murphy). Our Nantahala Outpost is on the right about 2-1/2 miles past the split. Look for the "USA Raft" sign on the right. Our Nantahala Outpost is about 50 minutes from Waynesville.
From Maggie Valley take US 19 to Cherokee or Waynesville and follow the directions above. Our Nantahala Outpost is about 1 hour from Maggie Valley.
From Murphy and Andrews, NC. Take Hwy 74 E toward Bryson City. We're on Hwy 74 about 12 miles east of Topton. You'll drive along the Nantahala River and then leave the river. We're less than 5 minutes from when you leave the river. Look for the "USA Raft" sign on the left. Our Nantahala Outpost is about 30 minutes from Murphy.
From Franklin (40 minutes) and North Georgia take US 441 North to Hwy 74 W. We're about 10 minutes past Bryson City on Hwy 74. About 6 miles past Bryson City the road forks, take the left fork (which is still Hwy 74 W toward Murphy). Our Nantahala Outpost is on the right about 2 ˝ miles past the split. Look for the "USA Raft" sign on the right. Our Nantahala Outpost is about 1 hour from Franklin.
An alternative route from Franklin is to take Hwy 28 from Franklin to Hwy 74, then take Hwy 74 W the last 10 minutes to our Nantahala Outpost. This will usually save you about 20 minutes, but part of Hwy 28 is very curvy. It's a good road, and scenic, but curvy. Hwy 441 and 74 are limited access four lane roads until the final 2 ˝ miles of your trip. You decide.
From Highlands follow US 64 West to Franklin, and then follow the directions above. It'll take about 1 ˝ hours from Highlands.
From Cashiers follow 107 from Cashiers to Sylva/Dillsboro and follow US 441 North to Hwy 74 W. We're about 10 minutes past Bryson City on Hwy 74. About 6 miles past Bryson City the road forks, take the left fork (which is still Hwy 74 W toward Murphy). Our Nantahala Outpost is on the right about 2 ˝ miles past the split. Look for the "USA Raft" sign on the right. Our Nantahala Outpost is about 1 hour 25 minutes from Cashiers.
From Bryson City Take Hwy 74 W toward Murphy. We're about 10 minutes past Bryson City on Hwy 74. About 6 miles past Bryson City the road forks, take the left fork (which is still Hwy 74 W toward Murphy). Our Nantahala Outpost is on the right about 2 ˝ miles past the split. Look for the "USA Raft" sign on the right. Our Nantahala Outpost is about 15 minutes from Bryson City.
From Asheville take I-40 West to Exit 27 at Waynesville. This puts you on US 74 West. We're about 10 minutes past Bryson City on Hwy 74. About 6 miles past Bryson City the road forks, take the left fork (which is still Hwy 74 W toward Murphy). Our Nantahala Outpost is on the right about 2 ˝ miles past the split. Look for the "USA Raft" sign on the right. It'll take about 1 hour 25 minutes from Asheville.
From Atlanta follow I-85 to I-985 towards Gainsville, GA. This becomes US 441/23. Follow US 441 North past Franklin, NC to Hwy 74 W. We're about 10 minutes past Bryson City on Hwy 74. About 6 miles past Bryson City the road forks, take the left fork (which is still Hwy 74 W toward Murphy). Our Nantahala Outpost is on the right about 2 ˝ miles past the split. Look for the "USA Raft" sign on the right. Our Nantahala Outpost is about 3.5 hours from Atlanta.
From Atlanta, you can also reach us by going to Blue Ridge GA and then to Murphy NC. Follow the directions above from Murphy NC.
For local directions, give us a call at 828-488-3316.
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