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 Tubing
Kayaking/Canoeing/SUP’ing
Cozy Heron Glamping
*The actual trip conditions and/or paddling experience might vary.
River conditions are low, but we have water for variety of activities!
Lazy River Tubing: Slow & Low. Approx 5 hour trip time. Rock garden is ROCKY!! Be prepared to walk through the rock garden. Closed toed shoes with back strap are a must! Opt for Tubing Express for smoother float.
Tubing Express: Enjoy hanging out, swimming, floating, playing, and get out at any time. NO TIME LIMIT (while river is low)!
Hourly Rentals: Paddle, swim, hang out, eat lunch on riverbanks – perfect options for all your paddling desires!
Easy Paddle: 2-mile downstream paddle great for all river fun!
10 Mile Challenge: currently unavailable due to lower water levels.
Deep River Trips: All available for great river fun!
06/30/2026While 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.
