USA Raft Adventure Resort

The Southeast's Premier Adventure Destination

Closed for 2026:
Helene Recovery

On September 27, 2024 the Nolichucky River rose more than twice as high as any time in the previous 100 years devastating much of the southern Appalachian landscape including our beautiful riverside property at the mouth of the Nolichucky Gorge near Erwin, TN, USA.
Over a year later our access road is finally passable and we are able to begin rebuilding in earnest. 

USA Raft will not be running any Adventure Trips this 2026 Season. Please seek out other Nolichucky River Outfitters which may be operating later this season when the US Forest Service reopens the Gorge to commercial river trips.

The river is open to Private Boaters. Access and shuttle resources can be found via your prefered WWW Search Engine.

Lodging, camping, river access parking, and food and bar service may return this Fall depending on progress. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to keep up with developments.

Volunteer Days

An excellent way to visit the property while rebuilding construction is ongoing. If you have skills in the trades please call if the dates don’t work for you.
April 11 & 18, 2026 starting each day at 9:00am with lunch followed by a cookout at 5:30pm.
Register by calling 800-USA-RAFT [800-872-7238]

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Closed for Recovery

Rebuilding Underway

USA Raft Adventure Resort will be closed for rebuilding for most of 2026. The property is closed to the public at this time except by appointment. 

Please follow us on Facebook and Instagram @usaraft for updates regarding reopening.

We are adding more lodging and focusing on the guest experience.

Love to all and especially those who’s lives were changed by Helene.

Inquiries may be sent to info@usaraft.com

USA Raft Post-Helene damage

Upcoming Volunteer Days

An excellent way to visit the property while rebuilding construction is ongoing. If you have skills in the trades please call if the dates don’t work for you.
April 11 & 18, 2026 starting each of those days at 9:00am with a cookout at 5:30pm
Register by calling 800-USA-RAFT [800-872-7238]