Charter Tours including self-guided trip to beautiful Shoal Creek Falls.

One of the few "wilderness protected" lakes in NC.

Explore Murphy's Hidden Gem on Lake Apalachia.  

We provide the boat & Captain - you plan the agenda. You can relax with touring or enjoy tubing, swimming, fishing, and picnics.  (fishing requires NC license). Pets allowed.(Maximum 10 adults or more with children...call for specifics)
Advance  Reservations required.  Reschedule or refunds for bad weather.

Bring your own snacks & drinks. Bring your bathing suit, water shoes or sneakers and towel. Do not wear flipflops for short hike to boat and waterfall. Pets allowed with prior approval  No restroom on board, but we have a restroom at the ranch before you leave.  You can bring your own wine & beer to drink responsibly.

GUESTS MUST BE ABLE TO WALK 150 yards to pick-up point.  You can schedule a pickup & drop off from the dam for an extra $50.  

2021 current rates  - sep 5th: our cabin guests only: Sep - oct.    3 hours for $210 total ...... 2 hours for $185 for up to 6 guests -  price is total - not per person. Over 6 people, add $10 per person up to 10 adults or 12 with small kids.  Extra hour: $50.  NO additional Fuel costs. No additional deposits.  Spring of 2022 rates will increase $25 due to anticipated gas increases.

  2022 SUMMER: $250 for 3 hours or $195 for 3 hours up to 5 guests.  From 6 - 10 guests,  $10 extra per person.   .