French Broad Outfitters

Category: Outdoor sports store in Asheville, North Carolina

Address: 704 Riverside Dr, Asheville, NC 28801, USA

Phone: +18285057371

Opening hours

Sunday: 10AM–6PM

Monday: 10AM–6PM

Tuesday: 10AM–6PM

Wednesday: 10AM–6PM

Thursday: 10AM–6PM

Friday: 10AM–6PM

Saturday: 10AM–6PM

Reviews

Claudia Cooper

Oct 16, 2022

Affordable rentals and friendly people! Renting sleeping bags from this outfitter was easy and drop off was quick. Very close to downtown Ashville and Black Mountain.

Brenda Cox

Sep 19, 2022

We had a wonderful experience yesterday floating down the French Broad with this company. It was great fun. There were 4 of us women, all at least well into our 60's. As we approached the take out spot, we drifted to the wrong side of the river, and because we were all tethered together, we could not get ourselves across. Loie came out to get us in her trusty kayak, and pulled us all back to shore. We, of course, were extremely grateful, especially when we found out there was a dam below us! 5 stars to Loie!

Mark Bias

Sep 18, 2022

Nice group of employees and the ride down the French Broad was ok.

Laura Curtis

Sep 18, 2022

Floated down the FRENCH BROAD this weekend. It was a beautiful day and the river was high and calm. Four of us started out on our 3 hour tour and really had A LOT of trouble steering (?) our tubes which were tethered together. At the put-out spot, we just could not get over to the correct side of the river! We thought we maybe we could walk them across so “detubed”- this was not a good idea as we could not get back in and bad led to worse! Thankfully Loie rescued us!! She not only “retubed” us (she had to get out of her kayak and in the water), she did so in a calm confident way that was most reassuring! Huge thank you to Loie and all the FBO gang!!

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Questions & Answers

What is the normal time floating

Steven knatzka | Jul 24, 2022
French Broad Outfitters | Jul 24, 2022

float time for tubes is approximately 3 hors

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How long time wise are the Biltmore tour and the River Arts district tours? Is it kayaks or tubes? Or do you choose one? Thx!

John Horan | Oct 22, 2021
French Broad Outfitters | Oct 22, 2021

Hi there. Both the rad and Biltmore are six river miles and approximately 2+ hours. These are kayaks tandems canoes and paddle boards. Tubes we do a 3 mile trip, also 2+ hours

How long is the tubing adventure?

Colleen DuVall | Oct 22, 2020
Heath Baracy | Oct 22, 2020

Two to 4 hours, depends on the current, and how much you stop to swim or hang out on the banks

How much is it to rent a kayak for 2 hours. Do they shuttle kayaks also?

Beth Meehan | Oct 23, 2019
French Broad Outfitters | Oct 23, 2019

Hi Beth, We have two six mile trips that take around 2 hours. If you have your own kayak and only need a shuttle it is $15 per person. If you need our boats and a shuttle upstream then it's $45 per person. Give us a call or you can book online, trip descriptions are available on our website

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The website says they have a no alcohol policy. Does that mean that if we have beer in our cooler for a multi-day trip they won't shuttle us or rent us a canoe??

Justin Dixon | Oct 23, 2019
French Broad Outfitters | Oct 23, 2019

We do have a no alcohol policy on our day trips. For overnight shuttles we understand that you need to stay hydrated so bring your coolers with whatever beverages you need to stay hydrated and have a fun and responsible time!

Do you have a parking area for multiday outings? Do you have a shuttle service?

Views and Reviews | Oct 23, 2018
Joel Lyons | Oct 23, 2018

They do have a dirt parking lot to the west but not sure if they would let you park there overnight. They do have shuttle service.

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Is this a free, public take out?

Chris Mcgee | Oct 23, 2018
Christopher Cook | Oct 23, 2018

If you use there shuttle

Can you bring ur own float?

Tyler Millsaps | Oct 23, 2018
Diane Collins | Oct 22, 2021

How much is the cost

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