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...
Lillington Outpost (Cape Fear River) Tubing
Slow & Low. Approx 5 hour trip time.
Slow & Low. Up to 2 hour trip time.
Lillington Outpost (Cape Fear River) Kayaking/Canoeing/SUP’ing
Conditions are looking good for paddling!
Sanford Outpost (Deep River)
Cozy Heron Glamping in Lillington, NC
*The actual trip conditions and/or paddling experience might vary.
Adventure by day, cozy campfires by night! 🛶🔥 From river tubing and summer camps to cozy glamping wagons and fireside s’mores, we’ve got your summer fun covered! 🌳💦🛟
Front Row Seats for the 4th! 🎇 Want the ultimate view of the Lillington fireworks? You can see them perfectly right from The Cozy Heron property! Space is filling up fast.
✨ Holiday Weekend Booking: 2-night minimum stay required for July 4th weekend.
🛶🐢 And don’t miss out on our Father’s Day Guided History paddle on the afternoon of Sunday, June 21st. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE and BOOK!
River Hours (May-Sept)
NOW OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 😄
Sat-Sun: 9am – 5pm
Mon-Fri: 10am – 5pm
⚡ We are constantly monitoring river and weather conditions and will update the River News with any updates. We always reach out directly to customers with already booked reservations if conditions change.
06/11/2026While 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.
