French Broad River - Rafting in North Carolina - Area attractions and information

Directions:
The USA Raft French Broad River Outpost
Located on US 25/70 North West of Asheville, NC and east of Hot Springs, NC. The outpost is clearly marked USA Raft.
The address is 13490 US 25/70, Marshall, NC 28753. Please plan on arriving one half-hour before your scheduled trip time.

From downtown Asheville, NC (approximately a 35 minuet drive): From I-240, take exit 4A to 19/23 North (also called I 26) for about 8 miles. Then take the Marshall Exit 19A to US 25/70 NW. Follow 25/70 West towards Hot Springs, NC approximately 19 miles to USA Raft (do not take 25/70 business into Marshall). The 4 lane road will change to 2 lanes. The USA Raft Outpost is on the RIGHT SIDE of US 25/70 and is clearly marked USA Raft.

From the North: (Johnson City, TN, 1.5 hrs). Take I-26 east towards Erwin, TN and Asheville, NC. Take the Mars Hill exit #11 onto HWY 213 West through Mars Hill. Take 213 west approximately 8 miles towards Marshall, NC. At the overpass, take 25/70 NW towards Hot Springs, NC for approximately 9 Miles (do not take 25/70 into the town of Marshall). The 4 lane will become 2 lanes and our outpost will be on the right side of 25/70 and is clearly marked USA Raft.

From the West: Take I-40 east to Newport exit 435 onto Hwy 321 North. At the intersection of 25/70 and HWY 321 stoplight, go right towards Hot Springs, North Carolina. Follow 25/70 through Hot Springs. At the intersection at the bridge crossing Big Laurel River, turn right (stays on 25/70). At the top of the hill (3 miles) we are on the left. The outpost is clearly marked USA Raft.

Equipment: You will be provided with U.S. Coast Guard approved Type V Personal Flotation Devices(Life Jackets), paddles and helmets.
Terms: Within ten days of your phone call, you must confirm your reservation with a non-refundable deposit. Half day and Express trips require a $5 per person, per day deposit with the balance due 30 days prior to the trip. Day trips require a $10 per person, per day deposit with the balance due 45 days prior to the trip. World class rivers require a $20 per person per day deposit and the balance due 60 days prior to the trip. No personal checks accepted within 30 days of scheduled trip; MasterCard, Visa, Discover and American Express welcome.
Cancellations: If a cancellation must be made and is given with more than 30 days notice, a refund will be granted, less the per person, non-refundable deposit. Otherwise the following schedule applies: Cancellation with 20-30 days notice - 50% refund; 10-19 days notice - 25% refund; less than 10 days notice - no refund.
Liability: Outfitter and reservations services assume no liability for personal injury or loss of equipment. You will be required to sign a personal injury and photo waiver before your trip. A copy of the waiver is available on request.
Minors: All participants under the age of 18 must have a completed release form signed by parent or legal guardian. Contact USA Raft for forms.
Consumption of alcohol or drugs is not permitted on raft trip: Intoxicated persons will be refused, without refund.
Rates: All rates are stated per person. Prices include regulatory agency fees but do not include applicable sales taxes. Prices are subject to change without notice.
Weather: Trips go rain or shine. (You are going to get wet anyway!)
Outfitters reserve the right to move to a different section of the river or to another river for reason of safety or low water, in which case price difference will be refunded. No refund or rainchecks will be issued unless outfitter completely cancels the day's events. No cash refund.