While on the grounds, we would love for you to partake in adventure and enjoy our 25′ swimming hole and mile stretch of private waters on our river tubes, kayaks, canoes and stand up paddle boards.

All Paddlesport and Tubes are included with your stay! Tube trips excluded *Please note, we do have life jackets for any who need it.

Tube Trips (Parties of 10 or more guests only)

River Tubing is a well known past time here on the creek! While tubing on our mile stretch of private waters is included during your stay, tubing the gorge with your group can elevate your stay and bring even more adventure. Our trolley will take you up Wilson Creek Gorge so you can experience a class III rapid and tube down to the resort. It is a 30 minute tube trip full of twists, turns and a bit of relaxation, the trolley will give unlimited trips for three hours. $15 per person. Please inquire with our concierge here

Paddle Sports

Surrounded deep in the beauty of the foothills of the Pisgah National Forest, spending time in our 35 ft swimming hole and mile stretch of private waters is one of our favorite ways to spend a spring or summer day. Explore wildlife, and enjoy the cool mountain stream from a canoe, kayak, or standup paddle board as you point out the beauty of the local plant and animal life and the views of the mountains. Whether it be sitting at the water’s level in a kayak or standing on a stable board above it, these watersport experiences are a great family and group experience and a true guest favorite.

Canoeing

You have seen the iconic photos of couples in one of our canoes headed up the gorge and the swimming hole. Now it is your turn to take one out and enjoy the water at eye level.

Kayaking

Enjoy a great adventure in the pristine waters paddling a kayak. Kayaking is a more individual experience that also allows you to cover a bit more water as you tour and learn.

Paddle Boarding

A traditional form of surfing, originating from the Hawaiian Islands, paddle boarding is a sport that has grown far beyond the pacific shores. Take in the beauty of Wilson Creek while standing on these paddle boards. Never done it before. No worries, we have life jackets to keep you safe in the swimming hole while practicing to that you can enjoy a refreshing day on the water with no worry.

Here is a link to the dining options at Brown Mountain Beach Resort:

https://brownmountainbeach.com/cafe-and-dining/

Keep in mind you are about 25 minutes from Downtown Morganton and downtown Lenoir that are chalk full of fun restaurants, and breweries, and 30 minutes from Blowing Rock NC.

Have questions about where to eat out during your stay but don’t feel like a sandwich or pizza, the girls in the cafe will have plenty of recommendations off the grounds as well!

Visit Downtown Morganton, NC!

The hotel block is right in downtown Morganton, NC and sits across the street from a cute brewery called Fonta Flora Brewery that is delicious.

HIKING

There is 38,000 miles of forest to explore! Numerous hiking trails lead to waterfalls and breathtaking mountain views. Wilson Creek Visitors Center has a 3D map of all trails in the national forest. Please visit them to get to know the Appalachia culture and hike/bike the trails! They are located just 4 miles up the gorge (follow the creek upward).

You will be about 1 hour away from Grandfather Mountain, which has a mile high swinging bridge. Here is more information on this: https://grandfather.com/

More hikes can be found here!

https://www.discoverburkecounty.com/all-attractions/?subcategories=hiking

Drive the Blue Ridge Parkway!

You are about 30 min or less to an entryway onto the Blue Ridge Parkway. Take a scenic drive (weather permitting) and stop at some beautiful overlooks.

https://www.blueridgeparkway.org/parkway-map/