Smokey Mountain Tubing Swain county, North Carolina whitewater outfitter     The starting point is not too far from Sevierville. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less demanding. The scenic beauty of Swain County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, but you'd better     reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. There's camping available near Smokey Mountain Tubing. Whitewater paddling here in the Great Smoky Mountains is a great experience. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling places. Briefly about the general area: Since you're here at Smokey Mountain Tubing why not stop at Cherokee Gap, and at Smokey Mountain Tubing you always meet someone from Cherokee. Yep, outdoors fun stuff truly is bountiful here in the Great Smoky Mountains. Smokey Mountain Tubing   is a wet location that gets much precipitation. The wettest month of the year is typically March, that's the one that rains the most; the driest month of the year is October. High temperatures at Smokey Mountain Tubing through the summertime are in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures sink down into the 60's. The winter brings highs down to the 40's, and night lows in the 20's for Smokey Mountain Tubing.     Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Smokey Mountain Tubing.   Whitewater Near Smokey Mountain Tubing: Tuckasegee River, Jackson/Swain County, 4 miles away       Class I-III - 8 miles long (Whittier to Bryson City) Whitewater Outfitter - Smokey Mountain Tubing, Swain County, 4 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Oconaluftee River, Swain County, 4 miles away       Class II-III - 11.5 miles long (Smokemont Campground to Birdtown) Whitewater Outfitter - Blue Ridge Outing, Jackson County, 5 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Carolina Mountains Outdoor, Jackson County, 5 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Oconaluftee River, Swain County, 7 miles away       Class III - 4 miles long (Quiet Walkway to Smokemont) Raven Fork, Swain County, 7 miles away       Class II-III+(IV) - 8 miles long (Job Corps Bridge to Confluence with Oconalufftee) Deep Creek, Swain County, 7 miles away       Class II - 3 miles long (Bryson City) Whitewater Outfitter - Dillsboro River Company, Jackson County, 8 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Tuckaseegee Outfitters, Jackson County, 8 miles away       Whitewater outfitter   Ski Areas Near Smokey Mountain Tubing: Cataloochee, North Carolina , 17 miles away, 740 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 21 miles away, 600 foot drop, 3 lifts, 8 runs Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 26 miles away, 225 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Sky Valley, Georgia , 28 miles away, 210 foot drop, 2 lifts, 5 runs Wolf Ridge, North Carolina , 62 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 20 runs   Hotels Near Smokey Mountain Tubing: Holiday Inn Express & Suites CHEROKEE/CASINO, Cherokee , 0 miles away Econo Lodge Cherokee, Cherokee , 0 miles away Quality Inn Cherokee, Cherokee , 1 miles away Hampton Inn Cherokee, Cherokee , 1 miles away Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Cherokee, Cherokee , 1 miles away   Campgrounds Near Smokey Mountain Tubing: Soco Road Campground, Cherokee, 1 miles away Great Smokey Mountain RV Camping, Whittier, 1 miles away Bradley's Campground, Cherokee, 1 miles away   Trails Near Smokey Mountain Tubing: Palmer Creek Trail, Haywood , 17 miles away Caldwell Fork Trail, Haywood , 17 miles away Messer Trail, Cocke , 17 miles away Sugarland Mountain Trail, Sevier , 19 miles away Tsali Horse Trail, Graham , 19 miles away   Public Lands Near Smokey Mountain Tubing: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 19 miles away Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 53 miles away Nantahala National Forest, North Carolina , 22 miles away Black Rock Mountain State Park, Georgia , 32 miles away Oconee State Park, South Carolina , 38 miles away   Golf Courses Near Smokey Mountain Tubing: Sequoyah National Golf Club, Whittier , 3 miles away Smoky Mountain Golf Course, Whittier , 5 miles away Golf Scapes, Whittier , 6 miles away