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Guests love visiting Smoky Mountain Outdoors! Whether you are looking to go whitewater rafting or kayaking near Gatlinburg, we have adventures for everyone! Kids and adults are both welcome at Smoky Mountain Outdoors and our reviews show that everyone has a great time with us! Take a look at our recent reviews below.

Smoky Mountain Outdoors

4.8

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Dev N Rob Avrigian-Jones

15:05 24 May 20

What an awesome outdoor experience! We had the best guide! Casey talked with us about the area, the river, the wildlife and of course how to navigate the rapids! This is a great experience and well worth the money. We wanted to take a second trip back as soon as we were done! Don’t think about it, do it!!

Aaron Hamann

21:59 02 May 20

May 2nd we were one of the first boats back in the water and it was a great time. Perfect first rafting adventure, we will be back for sure.

Chris Kindel

14:19 15 Mar 20

We had so much fun our guy judo was very good

Sohaib Khalid

23:28 03 Sep 19

It was our first time rafting, and, we’re glad we went with Smoky Mountain Outdoors. Our guide was Nayla and was wonderful

Dana Melchi-Dewey

02:26 03 Sep 19

This was our 2nd time using Smokey Mountain and there is no way we would go anywhere else!! The prices are reasonable and everyone was very friendly and helpful. We've had 2 great guides and this year it was BART!! We laughed and smiled the whole trip, and never once fell out! If you are debating where to book your next rafting trip, book here you won't be disappointed!

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Smoky Mountain Outdoors

4.8

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Dev N Rob Avrigian-Jones

15:05 24 May 20

Aaron Hamann

21:59 02 May 20

May 2nd we were one of the first boats back in the water and it was a great time. Perfect first rafting adventure, we will be back for sure.

Chris Kindel

14:19 15 Mar 20

We had so much fun our guy judo was very good

Sohaib Khalid

23:28 03 Sep 19

It was our first time rafting, and, we’re glad we went with Smoky Mountain Outdoors. Our guide was Nayla and was wonderful

Dana Melchi-Dewey

02:26 03 Sep 19

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Smoky Mountain Outdoors (SMO) Rafting

4.9

Based on 744 reviews

Blake Stover

18:57 24 May 20

Great experience! Thanks to our tour guide Mike our group had a blast. The river was beautiful and the rapids are great... for beginners who have never been white water rafting before. Would highly recommend to do, and shout out to Big Mike !read more

Ryan Melkerson

19:47 22 May 20

Very highly recommend SMO for anyone wanting to raft through the smokies! This was our first time ever rafting. We had... so much fun! Entire trip lasted around 2 hours. Fantastic views throughout the trip. Our guides were awesome and fun to raft with!read more

CTS STEALTHY

22:07 21 May 20

It was a great first time experience for our family. Our guide Matt, was extremely professional. Our raft capsized... during one of the class 4 rapids (!!), and Matt as well as the other tour guides all worked together calmly and quickly to get us together. It was his first time in that situation but he was trained and quick. Although it is very unlikely, it can happen! The river is real and relentless, just as the mountains. But as long as everyone works together, even during something like that, it can be an enthralling experience. Especially with such professionalism and expertise from the guides. Kid friendly. Safe. And will make a great memory.read more

Bryan Grace

00:17 01 Jan 20

Our trip was in August we had a Great experience and Tyler our Guide was Great.. Cant wait to go again!

Heather Carmichael

17:01 08 Nov 19

Great family fun! Adventure through the mountains and down the Pigeon River with professional guides. It's a blast!

Bryce Jaggers

21:02 25 Aug 19

Went on my first rafting trip here and it was absolutely incredible. We saw a Whitetail deer walking along the bank not... 50' from us, a BALD EAGLE soar right over our heads, and had an incredible guide in Abe who not only kept incredible conversation with his humor & knowledge of the area - but also took care of the 4 of us when we fell in after a particularly tricky rapid. I could not have imagined a more perfect trip, and cannot recommend it highly enough!read more

Michele Kane

20:38 25 Aug 19

What a fun experience! My husband and I went white water rafting with Smoky Mountain Outdoors and had a blast! The... instructor that we had was so much fun and experienced and you can tell just how much he loved what he does. There are many different rafting companies in this area but I would 100% recommend using this company for your rafting experience.read more

William Hoffmann

01:07 18 Aug 19

We had an amazing time with our guide Maddie. 3/4 of our group were newbies, but her instructions were clear, and we... all had a great time and a successful run down the Pigeon River. We'll definitely be back!read more

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21:12 17 Aug 19

Our guide Makenzie made it fun for two young boys, two women, a teen girl and a grown man. No small feat. We laughed. A... lot. She taught us about history on river and asked us about us. Price was good, they ran smooth operation!read more

Evan Grady

13:24 31 Jul 19

Fun, Fun, Fun! Did I say Fun? From Maggie Valley area you will drive less than 45 minutes to this destination just off... I-40 in Tennessee. They offer multiple craft times including a 1630hrs (4:30pm) time that will save you some hillbilly dough! Lots of parking, decent bath house/changing rooms and of course a gift shop. Skip the overpriced photos that they offer. Do enjoy your trip and have a blast. Enjoy!read more

Kelli Rilley

13:04 24 Jul 19

We did the lower level course as an introductory step for our 4 kids. Our guide Judo was amazing and patient with our... family of 6. What a great overall experience. It was a fantastic way to work as a family and how the staff encourages that is amazing. Our kids are already wanting to do this again, which in my mind is far worth more than 5 stars!read more

Dave O'Connor

21:18 17 Jul 19

This whitewater rafting trip was the highlight of our family vacation. Top notch organization. Our guide, TJ was... terrific. Can't wait to do it againread more

Kaila Knies

04:04 11 Jul 19

Really great! It was our first white water rafting experience and it was a lot of fun! Our guide Jason was amazing and... super knowledgeable about the river, surrounding area, and rafting. He also have us some great tips for dinner and hiking spots. This was definitely the highlight of our trip. 10/10 would recommend.read more

Dawn Carter

13:20 16 Jun 19

Our guide John was warm, engaging and funny and made sure we had a safe and great time! Very efficiently run operation... from start to finish. I like that there are various trip options as well depending on ability and age. Will definitely be returning!read more

Brad Crall

21:48 12 Jun 19

The upper river tour was great and Brie was a great guide. I would recommend Smokey Mountain Outdoors. They were all... pros and the guides really loved their work.read more

Snufalufag Gaming

19:29 11 Jun 19

Absolutely fantastic experience here. Our guide Jean Paul was extremely experienced, funny, nice, and inclusive. Really... made the experience for the 7 of us on the raft. The river is perfect for rafting newcomers, and is quite easy for experienced rafters. Would definitely recommend Smoky Mountain Outdoor to anyone looking for a rafting trip while they are here.read more

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White Water Rafting With Smoky Mountain Outdoors

5.0

Based on 132 Reviews

Christian H.

2020-05-24 15:02:12

The rafting was extremely fun because the water was up on the river. Courtney was our guide down the river and she did a fantastic job! Me and my wife would... read more

Joseph Carlo V.

2019-09-02 09:16:04

I highly recommend this company as multiple companies use the same river to raft in Hartford, TN. You get more with your money as the route is longest with... read more

Shawn N.

2019-08-17 20:13:40

My first time and what a great experience! Rachel was our guide and she was personable and full of energy! I did the upper track, there were some good,... read more

Kendra B.

2019-04-12 13:20:00

Great guide and easy to book! My husband and I went on an anniversary trip to the smoky mountains and decided to try out whitewater rafting doing the upper... read more

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