Some Popular Rivers
Chatooga River, South Carolina
This kayaking rivers is one in which Perception Kayaks was developed and born. I love Bull Sluice rapid. If you get a chance to take any rafts, canoes and kayaks down this rapid you will talk about this one for years to come. This one has many run lines and is a completely different river when it rains.
Snake River, WY.
Looking for great kayaking rivers with big water? You have found it here. I even have used both canoes and kayaks on this river. You will enjoy the various rapids this river has to offer you.
Ocoee River, TN
Looking for kayaking rivers where the Olympics Kayaking once took place? Look no further! This river has huge waves, great for surfing. It also has huge holes that will hold a squirt boat for hours with entertainment. You can ride the waves and show off for hours on this river. It is great for rafts, canoes and kayaks alike.
New River Gorge, VA
Looking for serious creek whitewater kayaking rivers with drastic drops? You have found the place here. This river is small enough to be called a creek according to some that turns into or widens into a river as you paddle. This is a great place to learn technical skills with both canoes and kayaks.
Colorado River, Co and AZ.
A canoes and kayaks trip through the Grand Canyon is awesome! The water is muddy but the rapids will thrill you. This is like a rollercoaster ride and is a thrilling kayaking rivers in the world!
French Broad, NC
This river has some big water with some nice rapids that will challenge you. I have had many 8 man rafts flipped over in this river. There is one 12 foot waterfall that will catapult the river raft guide out of the raft. This is a great kayaking rivers experience. I also have used canoes and kayaks a various trips with various water levels.
Nantahala River, NC
One fun quick creek into river stream that is popular with the rafting companies along with kayakers is the Nantahala River. The Nantahala River is a river in western North Carolina in the United States, within the Nantahala National Forest, and near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
More Great Rivers
Green River Gorge
American River, California
Tugela River, Africa
This scenic river is great for fly fishing in the morning, then tube or kayak through Class I, II and III rapids in the afternoon
Tugela River, Africa
American River, California
Tugela River, Africa
Over 15 miles, the frothing Tugela River rushes through the deep Tugela Gorge across a series of approximately 20 rapids with names like Washing Machine, Horrible Horace, Rollercoaster, and the Four Man Hole, that vary from Class II to V (and sometimes V, depending on recent rains). This is a trip best taken during the South African summer, due to water levels. Four Rivers Rafting and Adventures leads two-day expeditions.
American River, California
American River, California
American River, California
The American River (Spanish: Río de los Americanos) is a ~30-mile-long river in California that runs from the Sierra Nevada mountain range to its confluence with the Sacramento River in the Sacramento Valley. Via the Sacramento River, it is part of the San Francisco Bay watershed.
Chattoga River
Lake Jocassee Kayaking
American River, California
The Chattooga River is the main tributary of the Tugaloo River. Its headwaters are located southwest of Cashiers, North Carolina, and it stretches 57 miles to where it has its confluence with the Tallulah River within Lake Tugalo, held back by the Tugalo Dam. Wikipedia. This river has all classes of rapids. It’s a great beginners River in the first section down to a great challenge in the fourth and fifth sections.
Lake Jocassee Kayaking
Lake Jocassee Kayaking
Lake Jocassee Kayaking
Description
Lake Jocassee is a 7,500-acre, 300-foot deep reservoir located in northwest South Carolina created by the state in partnership with Duke Power in 1973. The lake is commonly known for the clean and cold Appalachian mountain rivers that feed the lake to keep its waters cool and clear year-round.Wikipedia. Gorgeous lake with many waterfalls to paddle to.
Lake Jocassee Kayaking
Lake Jocassee Kayaking