Riverside Canoe

Make Your Retreat a River Adventure at Riverside Canoeing

For groups looking to add outdoor adventure to their time in Ashe County, Riverside Canoeing offers a fun and accessible way to experience the South Fork of the New River. Located in Crumpler, NC, this family-owned outfitter provides canoe, kayak, and tube rentals along with shuttle service and rustic cabin accommodations.

Riverside Canoeing offers several paddling options, making it easy to plan a river experience around your group's schedule and interests. Trips range from approximately five miles to 14 miles, with overnight options available for groups looking to spend more time on the river. Tubing trips are also available for a more relaxed way to enjoy the water and scenery.

The outfitter welcomes large groups, including businesses, schools, church groups, scout organizations, and family reunions. Riverside Canoeing can help groups coordinate a paddling or tubing excursion and can also assist with overnight stays for multi-day gatherings. Groups of 10 or more are asked to call for reservations.

For groups that want to extend their river experience, Riverside offers three camping cabins. The rustic accommodations provide a simple way to stay close to the water, with fire pits and picnic areas available at each cabin. A nearby bathhouse provides hot showers, while Cabin 3 includes electricity, a refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker.

Riverside's location also makes it easy to combine a river day with other activities throughout Ashe County and the surrounding High Country. Guests can enjoy nearby fishing, hiking, skiing, state parks, local dining, and downtown West Jefferson before or after their time on the water.

A river excursion can be a memorable addition to a corporate retreat or family gathering, giving everyone an opportunity to step away from their regular routine and spend time together outdoors. With multiple trip lengths, tubing options, group accommodations, and on-site facilities, Riverside Canoeing offers plenty of flexibility for building an outdoor experience around your group's plans.

Visit the Riverside Canoeing website to learn more about river trips, cabin rentals, group reservations, rates, and planning your next New River adventure.