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Family White Water Rafting with Small Children

 Watauga River Class I & II

Rafting with small children can be challenging for parents to pick the perfect trip for safety and fun with Watauga Kayak we designed this trip, especially for small children and worried parents.

This rafting with small children whitewater trip has waves and ripples with your guide bypassing all the bigger rapids, at any time if you wish to have a little more splash your guide can modify the family whitewater trip to give you more excitement.

 Best white water rafting for families, and for very small children with Watauga Kayak the experience is great for them to explore and have a fun safe rafting adventure.

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TRIP SCHEDULE TIMES

SEASON STARTS MAY 23, 2026

TVA STARTS DAM RELEASE AT 1:00 PM MONDAY-FRIDAY  & NOON SATURDAYS

MONDAY - FRIDAY   1:00 pm,  2:00 pm,  4:00 pm

SATURDAYS  12:00 pm, 1:00 pm,  2:00 pm,

4:00 pm

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RAFTING FOR KIDS - Boone NC, Elizabethton TN

Rafting with small children trips are designed for small children to enjoy their first rafting adventure on Watauga River while floating down the river looking around every corner for wildlife, and the unexpected...  Your children will experience the adventure of splashing waves, spotting wildlife, and looking for trout and turtles along with being allowed to help guide the raft alongside your professionally trained WK Guide.  Midway down we will pull off at a special area where the kids can play on a rope swing or slide that goes into the creek, or just swim and splash in a privately owned side tributary that's a little warmer than the river perfect for small children and adults.  We also have an old fashion O.H. at this location if you need to go.  We want your family to have the adventure to remember, book your trip today.  White Water Rafting for Smaller Kids near Banner Elk, Boone NC, and located in Elizabethton TN.

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RAFTING WITH SMALLER CHILDREN WITH WATAUGA KAYAK

Located in Elizabethton TN 37643

Call 423 542 6777

Classic Lite Rafting

CASH $69.00 /Adult -  CASH $59/Child under 12 

A MINIMUM OF 4 PARTISIPATES REQUIRED!

DUAL PRICING 3.5% CREDIT CARDS - DEBIT CARDS AT OUR SHOP

NO DUAL PRICING FOR ONLINE PAYMENTS

6 miles
Wilbur Dam to  WK Shop
Great for worried parents

2 - 2.5 Hours

Section 1, 2, 3

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PRIVATE RAFTING TRIPS - BOONE NC, ELIZABETHTON TN

Rafting on Watauga River TN, Boone, Banner Elk, NC private trips, Don't worry about other people that are not part of your group being in your raft.   

Watauga Kayak will keep your family in your boat no other person will be placed in your raft except your family.

We do offer private trip start times which will keep your group separated from other rafts that are not part of your group.

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BE SMART AND CHECK BEFORE YOU BOOK ELSE WHERE

 

IF YOU WANT TO RAFT TODAY!

You Must Contact Our Shop Instead of Booking Online;

Call 423 542 6777

Plus Tennessee Tax

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