Tubing in Bryson City

Grab a tube and enjoy a float down a creek or river

Ready to cool down? Grab a tube and enjoy a float through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park on the crisp, cool waters of Deep Creek near Bryson City or the Oconaluftee River in Cherokee NC.Tubing companies generally operate from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day; however, Deep Creek tubing can begin earlier in May and continue after Labor Day if the weather is warm.

The Deep Creek section of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park has abundant outdoor adventure opportunities in addition to tubing, including waterfalls, hiking, biking, picnicking, and swimming.

Tubing and Waterfall

Deep Creek Tubing

Explore nature at its finest on a tube down Deep Creek, Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Tubing on the Oconaluftee River

Cherokee NC River Tubing

Tubing on the Oconaluftee River in nearby Cherokee, North Carolina is refreshing and relaxing fun for the whole family.

Deep Creek Tubing

Get Your Float on in Bryson City: A Tubing Guide

The days are stretching longer. New leaves are budding on the trees. Flowers are beginning to bloom. The air is filled with the sounds of birds returning to our mountainsides. It can only mean one thing - summer is on its way to Bryson City! With that, comes the return of one of Bryson City’s best…

2 people Lookout over mountains

Hiking & Trails

With the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Nantahala National Forest…

Indian Creek Falls Bryson City

Waterfalls

Discover what it means to be ‘fall’-struck, we are surrounded by the…

Whitewater Rafting

Whitewater Rafting

Here in Bryson City, we’re fortunate to be conveniently located near four…

Mountain Biking

Biking

Mountain biking continues to grow in popularity, and Bryson City is no stranger to…

Motorcyling Road to Nowhere

Motorcycling

Explore the open roads of Bryson City and the Great Smoky Mountains with views for…

Famous Elk

Elk Viewing

Observe the elk in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park on grasses and fords in…

Boat on the water

Boating

Fontana Lake, the crown jewel of Bryson City, is your perfect under-the-radar…

Fishing

Fishing

Bryson City and the Great Smoky Mountain National Forests are some of the most…

Woman and children mining gems

Gem Mining

A perfect activity for all ages, our gem mining spots provide you with the best tools…

Horseback Riding

Horseback Riding

Whether traversing around Fontana Lake or exploring the trails of Deep Creek, channel…

Woman Ziplining

Ziplining

Channel your inner Tarzan and explore the beauty of our national parks and forests by…

Canoes and paddleboards on the lake

Kayaking, Canoeing, & SUP

Rent a craft, pack your own or take a guided tour and explore the serenity of Fontana…

Lake Swimming

Swimming

Get refreshed with a swim in the Smokies! This seasonal activity is just the cool…

Parks

Parks

Bryson City, NC, is known to have parks and outdoor spaces stretching as far as the…

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Golf

Grab your golf clubs and get ready to play a round amongst one of the area’s…