Experiences For the mind, body & soul
Welcome to the Basecamp Experience! Here are some of our unique experiences offered during our retreats.
Whitewater Kayaking / Rafting - Take a trip down America’s most popular white water river, the Nantahala. (Spring, Summer, Fall)
SUP (Stand Up Paddle) - Go on a guided SUP tour of Finger Lake or Lake Fontana. (Spring, Summer, Fall)
Hiking - Customized to your fitness level, hike the nearby famous Appalachian Trail, Deep Creek and lesser knows beats. (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter)
Zipline Tour - These tours will be through our partner companies and take you above and in the trees for an exhilarating and beautiful experience. (Spring, Summer, Fall)
Lazy River Float Experience a real lazy river as you float through gentle rapids in the beautiful National Forests. Located adjacent to Basecamp and a 1 min drive to the Little Tennessee river. (Spring, Summer, Fall)
Cold Plunge This core experience will reset your nervous system in addition to the many associated health benefits. Plunge locations throughout the area depending on the season. (Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall)
Unique & Local
Lightning Bug Experience (seasonal) - See thousands of lighting bugs lift-up from the ferns in the national forest at dusk. Magical.
Native Botanical Tour - Let a local guide you to the hidden spots along the river and identify the hundreds of native plants and flowers in their natural habitat. You will also hear a little interesting history along the way.
Full Moon River Tour / Night Sky Exploration - Experience the beauty of a night sky and view eternity.
Road To Nowhere Scare - Try walking this long dark tunnel in the pitch black if you have the nerve.
Wolfman Expedition - According to local folklore, there is a wolfman that has been spotted down at the river at dusk. It takes someone brave to try and find him.
Cloud Walk (Weather Permitting) - On those rare occasions, this experience allows you to literally walk amongst the clouds and feel what it likes to be in a cloud.
Rock Workout - Set down at the Little Tennessee River, this intense but quick workout will have you feeling great. You will find your rock and will be guided on a series of total core exercises, but there is no rest between sets. Do you have what it takes to complete it?
Massage - Our licensed massage therapist uses intuitive bodywork to make you feel new again. These services will be performed on site or at our therapists office.
Energy Work / Healing - Our energy worker has over 40 years experience and you will experience a noticeable change in how you feel once all of your energy centers are reset.
Wilderness Counseling - Open up while hiking, sitting by the river, or just laying in a field.
Meditation Our guide will show you our secret spots within minutes of the units and will help introduce you to meditation if you're inexperienced. These meditation practices incorporate both sedentary and walking meditations.
BaseCamp Smoky Mountains is proud to partner with Bryson City's Root and Branch Healing House.
