Adventures on the French Broad river
For more than 30 years, our family has been discovering, planning, and taking customers on memorable trips across the French Broad River watershed.
Now, we’re western North Carolina’s number one source for family-friendly fishing, paddling, and tubing trips Proudly Located in beautiful Rosman, North Carolina! Featured as a TripAdvisor Traveler’s Choice Adventure for 10 years in a row!
For more than 30 years, our family has been discovering, planning, and taking customers on memorable trips across the French Broad River watershed.
Now, we’re western North Carolina’s number one source for family-friendly fishing, paddling, and tubing trips Proudly Located in beautiful Rosman, North Carolina!
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Forks of the river taproom is Your destination for local craft beer on tap and a variety of beer, wine, & cider ready to take on your next adventure.
Forks of the river taproom is our destination for local craft beer on tap and a variety of beer, wine, & cider ready to take on your next adventure.
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River update! A lane has been opened on river right through the big blockage on the Upper French Broad near Deerwoode Reserve. Still exercising caution out there — several trees down and some tight passages to navigate between Island Ford and Hap Simpson accesses.
Join us Thursday evening from 6-8pm at our Downtown Brevard location (67 E Main St) to learn about Terrestrial Tactics!
Take your summer fly fishing to the next level with Terrestrial Tactics! This presentation dives into fishing hoppers, ants, beetles, and other land-based bugs. We’ll cover when and where to fish terrestrials, fly selection, presentation techniques, and simple tips to help you get more confident fishing the surface.
Presented by guide Hannah Overgaard
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Save the Date. Plan your Trip. The 2027 Forks of the River Fly Fishing & Music Festival is back at @deerwoodereserve March 5-6th.
More details coming soon. Tickets go on sale November 1st. Follow our socials for updates and announcements.
#headwatersoutfitters #forksoftheriverflyfishingfest #explorebrevard #828isgreat #wncw
Game Days are so back!
We are fully restocked on @turtleboxaudio Gen 3s, Rangers and cubs!
New item 🚨 Elevate your game day drinks with @roksusa Game Day Bundles!
#headwatersoutfitters #gameday #shoplocal
Ahoy Matey — don’t be a landlubber this Labor Day weekend! Avast, and make reservations for your Pirate Day River adventure!
Only the rowdiest Scallywags take home a Koozie! 🏴☠️
#headwatersoutfitters #Pirateday #frenchbroadriver
September and October are the perfect time to hit the trails with a llama! 🍁🍂
Our guided llama hikes are back this fall, with dates throughout September and October. Enjoy a scenic guided hike through DuPont while your llama companion tags along for the adventure. The pace is relaxed, the views are beautiful, and you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy the trail, take photos, and get to know your llama along the way.
Looking for a fun way to enjoy the cooler weather and fall scenery? Come hike with us this fall and make a day of it.
How to reserve: visit headwatersoutfitters.com and view the events calendar. Questions? email: [email protected]
#guidedllamahiking #headwatersoutfitters #dupontstateforest #828isgreat #explorebrevard #fallactivities
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YARD SALE!! 🚨
Have hunting, fishing or outdoor gear taking up space and collecting dust? Grab your free table space at our Community Outdoor Yard Sale! (Link in Bio)
Mark your calendars for Sunday, September 6th at Headwaters main location in Rosman NC!
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Crafted by hand right here in the Appalachian Mountains! Our friends at @fired_earth_ceramics_ have created a beautiful line of new Headwaters mugs. Available at both our retail locations. These will NOT be available online due to cost of shipping.
Cool coffee mornings by the river are calling!
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Llamas are back for Pirate Day! ☠🏴🦙
Join us Saturday, September 5th at 3 PM for a day of swashbuckling fun, pirate costumes, and some very special four-legged guests. Bring the whole crew and come celebrate Pirate Day with us!
#pirateday2026 #llamacaddy #headwatersoutfitters #forksoftherivertaproom
The History of the French Broad River — Sept 10, 2026 @ 6PM with @findoutdoors
Join Headwaters Outfitters founders David & Debi Whitmire as they share the story of a river that’s been carving these mountains for over 300 million years. Part of the Stewards & Storytellers Learning Series, presented by Self Help Credit Union.
📍 49 Pisgah Hwy, Pisgah Forest, NC | Free event!
gofindoutdoors.org/stewards
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