The US National Whitewater Center is the largest man-made whitewater river in the world. This Charlotte attraction offers 30+ land and water-based activities. You can find outdoor instruction and certification programs, festivals, races, films, as well as a selection of outdoor events throughout the year. Adventures take place both on-site and off-site for all ages and skill levels.
Outdoor Activities include whitewater rafting and kayaking, flatwater kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding. Do you love the thrill of heights?! The rock climbing, zip lines, ropes courses, and canopy tour may be what you are looking for! If you prefer to keep your feet on the ground there is a 40+ mile trail system for mountain biking.
If you have a love for the rapids there are several whitewater rafting options from class II-IV rapids throughout multiple channels for the novice to the advanced level skillset. Package options include Adventure Rapids and Family Rafting. At select times, you can sign up for the Rodeo Rapids advanced level package the day of your visit for an upgrade fee.
Click here to purchase day passes, season passes or schedule a raft and zip tour
Enjoy live music and outdoor festivals. The River Jam concert series takes place from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night, May through September. Take part in the River Jam Run and Open Swin Thursday’s at 6:30 pm. In addition to the River Jam festivities, there are 9 other festivals held throughout the year.
Check out the up and coming festivals here
The US National Whitewater Center offers unique adventure sports and natural environments to help develop leadership and communication skill. A few programs include instruction and certification, summer camps for children and teenagers, and customizable team development.
- Instruction & Certifications: Flatwater Instruction, Whitewater Instruction, Climbing Instruction, First Aid, CPR & AED Certs, Wilderness Medicine, Raft Guide School, Swiftwater Rescue, Wilderness Survival
- Summer Camps: Youth Adventure Camp, Teen Adventure Camp, Rock, Ride & Paddle Camp(1 & 2), Whitewater Kayak Camp, Advanced Whitewater Kayak Camp, Survival Camp, Backcountry Camping 101
- Team Development: Low Challange Course, Low & High Challenge Course, Adventure Race, Team Edition, Wilderness Survival Challange, Customizable Team Development, Traveling Team Challenge, Canopy Tour, Raft & Zip Tour
With so many activities, adventures and events to choose from there is most certainly something for everyone. Fill your summer months with fun, challenge, learning and some time to kick back, relax and enjoy live music with the Charlotte community. Plan your summer fun today!
US National Whitewater Center
5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28214
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