White Water Rafting Near Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, TN

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Whitewater rafting adventure near Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge

Experience the Upper Pigeon River, one of the best family-friendly rafting trips in the Smoky Mountains. Just a short drive from Great Smoky Mountains National Park, this guided rafting trip offers fun Class III rapids, plenty of splashes, and excitement for kids, families, and groups. Whether you're visiting from Sevierville, Knoxville, or Asheville, rafting on the Pigeon River is a must-do outdoor activity. 

Upper Pigeon River Whitewater Rafting Near Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge

Recommendedfor all groups 8 & up
Ages 8 & up or 70 lbs
5-Mile Trip (~1 hour on the river).
Total experience lasts about 2 hours
Fun Class III Rapids
March through October
No Experience Required
Located near Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge & the Smokies
Save $10
 / person
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For reservations made for 2024 rafting season. Book online for the best prices!

Coupon Expires On: 04-30-25

Lower Pigeon River Rafting Trips

Recommendedfor groups with kids 3-7
Ages 3 & up
Approximately 2 hours on the water
Gentle, beginner-friendly rapids throughout the trip
May – August
No experience required
Stunning mountain and riverside views
Save $10
 / person
Use Code:SPRING25
For reservations made for 2024 rafting season. Book online for the best prices!

Coupon Expires On: 04-30-25

Raft trips after Sept 6th will experience a variety of river water levels, the class rapids can be a calm class II float to a fun class III trip. Levels change daily.
PARKING IS FREE with Advance Reservations!
Need help deciding? Compare our trips here!

We Can’t Wait For Your  Adventure!

You're about to feel the rush of white water rafting in the Smoky Mountains! We might be even more excited than you are, because the one thing we love more than rafting is helping other people enjoy it.
Famously Friendly
We're the team that treats you like family. Ride with the friendliest folks on the river.
The Best Day For Your Dollar
You want an amazing afternoon at a good price, so we work hard to be the highest-value adventure in the Smokies.
The Area’s Most Experienced Team
Our 30+ years of experience means you get top expertise in safety, equipment maintenance, and the Pigeon River itself.
FOR THE BEST PRICES THIS SEASON! 
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Why You Need to Try Smoky Mountain Rafting

What Our Guests Are Saying

  • October 2021

    We had a fantastic time very professional business our Guide was Justin! He was amazing, very knowledgeable, social and a joy to be around really made the trip fantastic thank you again Justin! We learned a lot and plan on coming again in the future!

    —windfallgnome
  • July 2021

    My husband and I had the BEST time this weekend rafting the Upper Pigeon River in Tennessee. Benny, our raft guide, was awesome! He made sure everyone was comfortable, felt safe and had a blast! I can't say enough good things about the company. It's a top-notch organization and all of the employees are very knowledgeable and super friendly!

    —Susan Lindrew
  • March 2021

    We had a great time on the Upper Pigeon White water Rafting trip! We had 7 of us, so we filled our own boat. Our guide, Karla (aka HR rep ;) ) was hilarious and energetic and made us feel confident in our abilities. We still felt safe with the safety equipment and the response from the other guides in other boats was amazing.

    —Andrea Vernagus
  • May 2021

    The rafting trip was excellent and our guide - Carla - was the best. We have done several white water rafting trips in various parts of the country but this one was among the top. Carla was hilarious, but always serious when it counted and was clearly in control of the raft throughout the trip, which created a calm for all of us in the raft.

    —Tom Lutman

We're Easy to Find

You'll find the Raft Outdoor Adventures Riverside Outpost close to all the locations in the Smoky Mountains.
Convenient for groups coming from:
Gatlinburg: 1 hour approximate driving time
Sevierville: 1 hour approximate driving time
Pigeon Forge: 1 hour approximate driving time
I-40: 2 min. approximate driving time
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Our river access has been fully restored after Hurricane Helene, ensuring the best rapids for your adventure.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to explore one of the best rafting rivers in Tennessee.  Book your trip today!

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