Smoky Mountain Rafting

If you have never been to the Smokies before, you may not know what to expect. One of the main draws to the area is the amazing natural scenery, so you will want to spend as much time outside as possible. White water rafting is the perfect outdoor activity for your entire family because it offers stunning scenery and an exciting adventure. Here are 4 reasons Smoky Mountain rafting is the perfect activity for first-time visitors: Read More

Our whitewater rafting trips are not only action packed adventures, but an excellent value that is easy on your budget! You’ll be pleasantly surprised to find that our excursions are incredibly affordable, so bring the whole family along for the highlight of your Smoky Mountain vacation! For less than half the price of a day at an amusement park, you’ll experience the thrills of a lifetime! Here are the top 5 reasons why our Smoky Mountain rafting trips are an amazing value: Read More

Whitewater rafting is one of the most fun and exciting activities to do with your family when you plan a trip to the Smoky Mountains! Of course, the best place to go rafting in the Smoky Mountains is with us! You and your kids will get to experience beautiful mountain views, an exciting excursion, and the possibility of rapids that will provide you with an unforgettable rafting experience. To make the rafting experience better for your whole family, check out these top 5 tips for Pigeon River rafting with kids: Read More

White water rafting is a great way to spend a day of your next vacation in the Smoky Mountains! This is the perfect activity for people of all ages, and you don’t even have to be experienced to head out on the water! We have a few different trips for you to choose from, and one of the most popular is our upper Pigeon River rafting trip. You may be wondering what you will enjoy about this particular adventure, so we want to share 5 things you will love about our upper Pigeon River rafting trip with you:
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If you only have a weekend to experience the magic of the Smokies, make the most of your time with a white water rafting adventure on the Pigeon River! Our rafting trips combine the beauty of the great outdoors with a fun and action packed journey down the river! Here are the top 5 reasons why Smoky Mountain rafting is the perfect activity for a weekend getaway: Read More

Are you already thinking about your spring break trip to the Smokies or you are just wanting to visit the Smoky Mountains during this time of year? There’s no better time to visit the Smokies than in the spring when the weather starts warming up, wildlife is emerging, and flowers are blooming! If you’re trying to decide what you will do while you’re in town, you should definitely add rafting to your list! Learn about these 4 perks of going white water rafting near Gatlinburg in the spring: Read More

While the chilly months of winter may have you dreaming about getting back outside in warmer weather, the spring will be here before you know it! This is the ideal time to plan a whitewater rafting adventure with SMO Rafting and take advantage of the many benefits of booking your trip early! Here are the top 4 reasons to make your spring plans for Smoky Mountain rafting during the winter: Read More

If you have never been white water rafting before, it can be hard to know what to bring along with you. While we have lockers available at our outpost, you still do not want to drag along a bunch of unnecessary items. Here are 3 things you need to bring on your next Smoky Mountain rafting adventure: Read More

The only thing better than joining one of our white water rafting trips is taking home a photo of your group challenging the rapids! There is no need to worry about bringing your own camera, as we take pictures of your adventure that you can purchase from our office! This is the perfect way to remember your action packed time in the Smokies with your family and friends! Here are the top 3 reasons why our guests love the photos of their Smoky Mountain rafting adventure: Read More

The Great Smoky Mountains are one of the most beautiful locations for a destination wedding in the country! With winding rivers and valleys to gorgeous mountain peaks, you are guaranteed a breathtaking ceremony when you decide to spend your special day in the Smokies. If you’re wondering what to do before the wedding, you should bring your whole group whitewater rafting on the Pigeon River! Here are 4 reasons why you should come rafting before your wedding in the Smoky Mountains: Read More

If you are planning a getaway to the Smokies and looking for an exciting activity to do with a group of friends, join us for an adventure on the Pigeon River! We have several fun trips that are perfect for groups, ranging from scenic float trips on the lower river to action packed trips through class 3 and 4 rapids on the upper river! Here are the top 4 reasons to go rafting in the Smoky Mountains with friends: Read More

The Pigeon River, located in Cocke County, Tennessee within a short drive of Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Sevierville is the most rafted river in America according to year-end numbers from the 2020 season.  Traditionally, river-use data reported by the America Outdoors Association has ranked Tennessee’s Ocoee River the #1 most rafted river, followed by Colorado’s #2 Arkansas River, then the #3 Pigeon River. The last published America Outdoors Association river use report reflected 2017 numbers. Read More