Brookside Campground, for over forty years, has offered recreational camping and whitewater rafting for the family and outdoor enthusiast alike. Located on Rowland's Creek, deep in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains, we are one short short mile from the Nantahala River launch site located directly on U.S. Highway 19 in Topton, North Carolina.
Western North Carolina offers sports and activities as varied as the climate and terrain. Whether hiking the Appalachian Trail, rock climbing, horseback riding, or whitewater rafting, we have it all. A wide variety of vegetation ensures a continual display of color, with every season having its own special appeal.
Western North Carolina offers sports and activities as varied as the climate and terrain. Whether hiking the Appalachian Trail, rock climbing, horseback riding, or whitewater rafting, we have it all. A wide variety of vegetation ensures a continual display of color, with every season having its own special appeal.
Services
Guided: Guided boats have an experienced employee who is familiar with the river and is CPR/First Aid certified. Brookside guides will do their best to keep you safe, while also enjoying the excitement and fun of the river. Rental: Rental boats are for the more adventurous or experienced rafters.
Brookside provides transportation, but you are traveling down the river "on your own!" Before the trip, you will receive instructions on how to successfully run the river.
Brookside provides transportation, but you are traveling down the river "on your own!" Before the trip, you will receive instructions on how to successfully run the river.
Reviews (9)
Lisa Garrett-Kirkley
Jan 04, 2022
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Bob, Kathie and Mitch are all wonderful and accommodating people. The campground is rustic, but clean and right on a creek. I rafted the Nantahala often when I was younger. On August 21, I brought my 14 year old son for his first experience on the river. I chose Brookside because the campground I stayed at 30 years ago is long gone. I wanted to take my son down the Nantahala without a guide. Brookside was positively perfect! We pitched our tent by the creek Saturday morning, then headed out in a 2 man raft. On Sunday, we went down the river a second time in a 2 man ducky. It was a great bonding
Matthew Stullich
Jan 02, 2022
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Christina Marrone
Nov 19, 2021
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Steven Neil
Aug 04, 2021
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Andrew Amsmith Smith
Jan 17, 2021
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Robin Box
Nov 11, 2020
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Kathie in the office was super helpful and accommodating as we came in late due to unexpected traffic delays. They waited up for us and even sent someone over to make sure we were all set. Immediately the neighbors offered light to help us set up and the next day another neighbor helped us with a fire. I really enjoyed the site next to the creek and loved how the bathrooms were within a short walk to the tent but not too close. Everything was clean and stocked up. It’s a bit dated but honestly that’s part of the charm. We’ll definitely be back!
Nc Kayak Angler
Nov 07, 2019
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Zachary Neal MoltenBeast
Sep 17, 2019
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Britton Glenn
Dec 23, 2018
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This was the perfect experience for our family's first outing white water rafting. Even the little boys enjoyed it. Despite the rain during our last mile or two it was an absolute pleasant experience. Be sure to tip your guide if you have one go with you down the river. If not for our guide, we would have been in the water several times. Thanks so much for the beautiful day!
