Kayaks/Canoes/Paddle Board Rentals
Enjoy yourself by paddling up a gorgeous, flat-water stretch of the Cape Fear River. Get the whole family out in a canoe or give kayaking...
River conditions are low, but we got some RAIN, baby, and more is in the forecast! All river activities are available!
Here are a couple of our most popular trips:
Lazy River Tubing: Kick back, relax, and enjoy our classic 2-mile, lazy-float down the scenic Cape Fear River! Expect around the trip to last about 5 hours. We shuttle you back after this trip.
Tubing Express:This smooth, half-mile tubing-float is a “mini” version of our full Lazy River Tubing trip. Super kid-friendly and completely hassle-free—stay out on the water as long as you like and finish at your own pace. The trip ends right at our main Lillington office whenever you’re ready!
Hourly Rentals: Explore at your own pace! Paddle up to 6 miles upstream or just cruise near the launch ramp. Perfect for paddling, swimming, and riverbank chilling. Choose your own adventure with 1-hour, 2-hour, or all-day rental options for canoes, kayaks, and SUPs.
07/20/2026River Tubing
Kayaking/Canoeing/SUP’ing
Cozy Heron Glamping
*The actual trip conditions and/or paddling experience might vary.
While we offer rentals that let you explore yourself, we also offer adventure options that are ideal for individuals who need a little extra help. Sign up for one of our Intro to Kayaking classes or sign your child up for one of our summer camp sessions. We offer paddle boarding, kayaking, river tubing rentals and more. Glamping lodging is available too, right here onsite! We operate on two rivers conveniently and centrally-located near Raleigh, Fayetteville, Durham, and Charlotte, NC, making our river adventures the ideal solution if you’re looking for something unique and fun to do.
Adventure is around every corner when you choose Cape Fear River Adventures for your next exciting experience. We offer various river activities for individuals, families, and groups that will fit every sense of adventure, from canoe rentals and paddle boarding to river tubing and kayak rentals, all close to Raleigh, Fayetteville, Durham, and Charlotte, NC. Other services we offer include: youth summer camp, covered wagon glamping lodging, and paddling classes. We’re dedicated to helping you make memories that will last a lifetime through unique river experiences that are fun for the whole family.
We are passionate about sharing our love for paddling and the outdoors with our community and visitors alike! We offer Lazy River Tubing and rental of Canoes, Kayaks and Paddle Boards! Covering 25 miles of the upper Cape Fear River with trips from 1 hour to 2 days, flat or whitewater, we have adventures for curious beginners on up to the seasoned outdoorsperson! We also hold several volunteer-powered river cleanup events every season.
