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Rafters on the Pigeon River, Smoky Mountains

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White Water Rafting in the Great Smoky Mountains

NAMED ONE OF THE TOP 10 EXPERIENCES IN THE UNITED STATES

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Family Owned and Operated Rafting in the Smoky Mountains

It's time to treat yourself to an unforgettable experience at Smoky Mountain Outdoors (SMO) with one of our many white water rafting adventures in Tennessee. Our family owned and operated rafting company has been setting the bar high for white water rafting service, safety, and fun since 1993.

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Cool Down with White Water Rafting in the Smoky Mountains!

Beat the summer heat with a fun-filled day of rafting in the beautiful Smoky Mountains. Enjoy the thrill of the rapids and the refreshing water as you make unforgettable memories. Join us for an adventure you won’t forget!

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Smoky Mountain Rafting

Plan Your Trip

  • Upper River Rafting

  • Lower River Rafting

  • Extreme Upper River Rafting

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Book A Package

Want to experience all that the Smoky Mountains have to offer? You can bundle your white water rafting trip with other exciting activities in the Smokies to give you the adventure of a lifetime that you won’t soon forget! View our packages and coupons below.

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Upper/Lower Combo Package

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Zipline & White Water Rafting

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Thrills for All Ages, Adventure for Every Heart

Join us on the Pigeon River for a one-of-a-kind white water rafting experience.

Stop by Our Food Truck

Feeling hungry after your rafting adventure on the Pigeon River? Stop by our food truck, the Grab It ‘N Growl at Smoky Mountain Outdoors. Choose from pulled pork, brisket, hot dogs, a variety of sides, and even breakfast dishes. Plus, you can’t leave without trying the famous Crack Fries! Dig into crinkle-cut fries topped with shredded cheese, crumbled bacon, house-made crack sauce, and ranch. It’s the perfect way to refuel after a day on the river!

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Great Location Near Gatlinburg

Our white water rafting outpost is located just 45 minutes from Gatlinburg, so you will get to experience the breathtaking beauty of the Smoky Mountains!

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Safe & Fun Rafting

All our Tennessee rafting trips include an experienced guide in every raft to keep your adventure safe and enjoyable.

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Visit Our

New Outpost

Don’t forget to explore our outpost when you raft with us to get the perfect souvenir from your trip. We have t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, coffee mugs, and more to choose from. Plus, you can purchase photos of your rafting adventure for the ultimate keepsake!

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From Our Customers

Feedback & Testimonials

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I really feel like 5 stars isn't enough. I would 10/10 recommend this. We did the lower river which worked great for us. Grayson was our guide and did an unbelievable job. We can't wait to go back and do it again. The lower had a few mediums size rapids which made it fun and not just a float down the river.

~ Josh Elliot

Our party of 7 including kids aged 9-14 with a little whitewater experience had an absolute blast on this adventure down the Upper Pigeon River. Our guide Preston was super experienced and tailor made our experience to maximize the most fun out of the river. Do not pass up this wonderful experience!

~ Karen L

such an amazing experience!! my lady and i did the extreme version of the tour, and it was awesome! we got a smaller boat, so we were able to move quicker and whatnot, making for a super exciting experience! our guide was Gabby, and she did an amazing job! if you can, request her for your tour, and you won’t regret it! thank you SMO for an amazing experience

~ Kevin Bowen

Smokey Mountain Outdoor Rafting gets a definite thumbs up from me! Being on my bucket list for years, of things I have wanted to do, I decided, at the age of 53, to go big or go home, and paid to do the extreme rafting adventure. I was not disappointed at all. Bart was our guide and he was very experienced, knowledgeable, friendly, and engaging.

~ L Applegarth

Great experience! This was our family's first time rafting and the crew was fantastic. We felt safe the entire time and my daughters can't wait to go again! Our guide, Dan, was helpful and shared fun information about the river with us as we navigated the rapids. The class 4 rapids were a bit too intense for me, but everyone else loved them. The facility was well organized and although they obviously do a large volume of business, it wasn't crowded and the property was clean.

~ Maegan McCrea