The Blue Ridge runs from northern Virginia through the Carolinas into north Georgia. Pick a region below to see what is there, then find a rental close by.
Whitewater rafting, tubing, canoeing and trout fishing are all within reach. Lakes in the south of the range add swimming and boating.
Laurel Springs, NC · NC High Country
A long stretch of one of the oldest rivers in North America, with canoe and tube access and camping. The park has several access points along the river. Navigation apps often misplace the main address, so use the park's directions.
Cedar Mountain, NC · Asheville and Southern NC Mountains
A state forest with several waterfalls, lakes and miles of trails for walking, biking and horseback riding. Hooker Falls, Triple Falls and High Falls are the best known. The forest is managed by the N.C. Forest Service, and a mailing address is listed rather than a street address.
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Brevard, NC · Asheville and Southern NC Mountains
Brevard is a small town at the edge of Pisgah National Forest, known for its many waterfalls, including Looking Glass Falls beside the road. The downtown has shops and restaurants, and the visitor center can point you to the falls.
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Townsend, TN · Great Smoky Mountains
A quiet town on the Tennessee side of the Smokies, near the Little River and an entrance to the national park. It is a good starting point for Cades Cove. Contact details here are for the visitor center.
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Bryson City, NC · Great Smoky Mountains
An outfitter on the Nantahala River offering guided whitewater rafting, kayak lessons and other outdoor activities. The river runs through a forested gorge, with rafting in season.
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Blue Ridge, GA · North Georgia Mountains
A reservoir surrounded by national forest land, used for swimming, boating and fishing. There is a Forest Service recreation area on its shore. Contact details are for the Forest Service's Blue Ridge Ranger District.
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Blue Ridge, GA · North Georgia Mountains
A cold, clear river known for tubing, paddling and trout fishing, with a long swinging footbridge on the Benton MacKaye Trail. Sandy Bottoms is a Forest Service area on its banks. Phone shown is the Forest Service's Blue Ridge Ranger District.
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Helen, GA · North Georgia Mountains
A village styled after a Bavarian town, with shops, restaurants and tubing on the Chattahoochee River in summer. It holds an Oktoberfest each fall. Contact details here are for the Helen Welcome Center.
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Blairsville, GA · North Georgia Mountains
One of Georgia's oldest state parks, set in the mountains near Blairsville with a small lake, hiking trails and camping. The lake has been drained for dam repairs at times, so check conditions before planning a swim or a lakeside walk.
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