Jet Boat Rides in the Great Smoky Mountains on lake Fontana

Jet Boat Rides in the Great Smoky Mountains on Lake Fontana
We offer thrilling 35-40 minute rides on scenic Lake Fontana as well as combination trips, such as hike and jet boat ride trips that encompass everything that’s great about Western North Carolina-hiking, picnicking, swimming, and a thrilling jet boat ride.
More info on the Jetboat Ride

Special ! On Sundays and Mondays - 2 children get to ride for the price of 1! (Limit one offer - buy one, get one; must be accompanied by at least one paying adult). NOTE: $18 value! NOTE: NOT VALID SEP. 6 & 7, AUG. 31 AND SEP. 1. Call for reservations!

Jet Boat Rides and Hiking trips in the Great Smoky Mountains for 2008

The “Forney Creek Hike ”
We take you out to the end of the Road to Nowhere and hike through a tunnel and through the various forest types (sometimes glimpsing deer, wild hogs and even black bears!) and then on down to Forney Creek and Lake Fontana - perfect for a swim at about 75 degrees! Lunch, snacks and refreshments are provided. The thrilling jet boat ride finishes the trip - allow four hours for the total adventure. More info on the Forney Creek Hike

Great opportunity to see the Bald Eagle, this one was recently seen close up on the Jetboat leg of the Forney Creek Hike.

Goldmine Loop -This season we offer a shorter hike alternative down to Lake Fontana for the combination trip. This 45-minute walk in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park will take you by the remains of an old homestead - where wild hogs and sometimes black bears are seen and then it's on to the lake for lunch and time for a swim before the jet boat picks us up for the exciting ride across the lake.

Extreme Combo Hike and Jetboat Ride hiking down from Clingman's Dome (over 6,400 ft.) to Lake Fontana - 6-8 hours walking through the five types of forest - what an adventure! Lunch, snacks, refreshments and time for a swim before the thrilling jet boat ride and return transportation to the office. More info on the Extreme Combo hike

Fontana Dam, Jetboat Ride - we can customize a jet boat ride trip to the Fontana Dam (highest dam east of the Rockies at 480 ft.).
The trip to the dam can be arranged for an 8:30 am to 11:30 am time frame and up to 6 people. Call us for pricing.

Groups - have a group? family, church groups, camp, social groups, motorbike clubs, car club or any other groups. More info on Groups and Occasions
Occasion:, birthdays, guy vacations, girl's weekends, anniversaries, whatever - we can customize our trips for you.

There are many Outdoor Activites and Mountain Tours in the Area,
Jetboat Rides, Hiking trails, Tsali bike trails, train rides, whitewater rafting, ducky trips, kayak instruction, fly fishing, birding, swimming, gem mining, trout ponds, scenic drives. More info on Outdoor Activities

We are located close to Bryson City, The Great Smoky Mountain National Park (Great Smokies), Lake Fontana, Fontana Dam, Nantahala Gorge/River, NOC (Nantahala Outdoor Center), Great Smoky Mountain Scenic Railway, the Tail of the Dragon, Stecoah Valley, Sylva, Franklin, Asheville, Cherokee, Harrahs Casino, Maggie Valley, Waynesville, The Blue Ridge Parkway and Biltmore Estate.

Take a day trip or stay the night from Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Dollywood, Maggie Valley, Knoxville, Atlanta or Charlotte.

There are plenty of fantastic cabins, hotels and campgounds for your accommodation needs along with restaurants for your gastronomical needs.

You will find it so much fun that you want to own a jet boat - Smoky Mountain Jetboat Building LLC.

Quotes From Last Summer.

"It was a blast, so cooooooool...."

"Tops everything I've done in North Carolina"

"Great time, fantastic view, great memories!

“If you did this in a car, you’d get arrested”

“Incredible price for an incredible adventure”

“Do the combination trip- -it’s a must”

“Thrilling, awesome, beautiful”

“We can’t wait to do it again”

“What a great thing for families with children of all ages”

We are located at 22 Needmore Road, Bryson City, NC 28713, USA for detailed instructions go to our directions page or call us toll free: 1888 900 9091 and our friendly staff will be happy to provide directions to our base.

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Toll Free : 1888 900 9091 - Local Number: 828 488 0522