Appalachian Trail Hikers Resource Guide for Hot Springs
Places to Stay Food and Drink Hiking Supplies ATM/Post Office/Laundry Information Transportation Medical Care Relaxation Church Services Shopping/Gifts Places to Stay Camping If you are through hiking or section hiking without a car, the most convenient places to camp are in town. Hot Springs Campground Located along the French Broad River, directly across from the [...]
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Motorcycle Riding & Driving
Motorcycling in Western North Carolina You don't need to go with the crowds to the Blue Ridge Parkway or "Ride the Dragon" to experience some of the best roads in the entire country. There are dozens of scenic backroads and highways that are perfect for motorcycling or driving in Western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee. [...]
Hiking Trails
Appalachian Trail Town When people think of hiking in Hot Springs, NC, their first thought is of the Appalachian Trail. Hot Springs is the only North Carolina town where the Appalachian Trail passes directly through the main street. Visitors from all over come here to hike this section of the Appalachian Trail. And while its [...]
Fishing
Hot Springs – N.C. Mountain Heritage Trout Water Town Spring Creek Hot Springs is a high mountain valley at the intersection of Spring Creek and the French Broad River. Spring Creek, which runs straight through Hot Springs, is a designated N.C. Mountain Heritage Trout Water, which makes Hot Springs a designated N.C. Mountain Heritage Trout Water Town. [...]
Rafting, Canoeing and Kayaking
Float down the French Broad The French Broad River flows for just over 100 miles in the state of North Carolina. The French Broad is free flowing which means that the water level is determined by the amount of rainfall in the watershed. For all sections, particularly the whitewater section, the character of the river [...]
Hot Springs has a wide range of activities and events from exploring the Appalachian Trail and floating the French Broad River to live music festivals and the mineral springs themselves!