“Perfect activity to bring all the family together.
Lower River Rafting
Great for families or anyone who just wants to relax down the river.
Rafting on the lower Pigeon River is one of the best attractions in the Smoky Mountains! It’s a 5 1/2 mile trip through the scenic Pigeon River gorge.
Available May – September
This adventure begins at the outpost and ends at the Denton Bridge. From there, we bus you back up to the outpost. Water fights and splashing are very popular on the lower Pigeon River. People of all ages love it! So, if you’re looking for something with a little less speed, this rafting trip on the Pigeon River is for you.
How long will I spend on the river? Approx. 1 – 1.5 hours. Please note: Trip time may vary with water levels and natural conditions.
Who can go on this trip? All rafters must be at least 3 years of age and accompanied by an adult.
Do I have to make a reservation? Strongly recommended!
When should I arrive? Please plan to check in at our riverside outpost (3299 Hartford Road, Hartford, TN) at least 30 minutes prior to selected trip time.
Lower River Rafting
– 5.5 mile raft trip
– Certified guide for your entire trip
– Trips go rain or shine!
6,000+ 5-STAR TRIPADVISOR REVIEWS
Tavita Ruiz
02:21 10 Sep 25
Tienen q vivirla, es algo hermoso, inolvidable.
Natalie Humphries
17:08 14 Aug 25
This was such a great time, our guide Bart was awesome and was a great teacher. Definitely a... memorable experience.read more
Conner Rodgers
00:09 27 Jul 25
My family and I went Whitewater rafting today with S.M.O. and we loved it, had a great time and a... great guide! Lindsey was our guide and she made sure we were safe and got us out of a sticky situation. Would definitely recommend everyone to try Smoky Mountain Outdoors and if you’re lucky enough you’ll have Lindsey as your guide!!read more
Kyler McNabb
14:28 13 Jul 25
got to spend the day filming and rafting. this place rocks. I got a huge history lesson from them.... out guide was amazing. he knew his job amazingly. he even let me out of the boat to swimread more
Nick McKay
17:21 25 Jun 25
We liked our guide and he tried to make it fun, but we were very disappointed in our trip for the... money spent. There was a flood a few days before and the route was changed from what we were told. There was barely any rapids and mostly calm waters. I would have preferred getting my money back and not going. It was boring to say the least. Our tour guide was very nice. I understand they can’t control the weather conditions, but I would have liked to at least been offered a discount or a free cancellation with my money back than to have spent that much money to float on a raft. They could have told me of the changes when I called three days before to confirm things but they waited until I got there after driving an hour and a half and told me, “read the paper.” And she said that it wouldn’t be class 3s and 4s anymore, mainly 1, 2 and some 3s but it would be longer and more fun. It wasn’t. It was slow and took about 2 hours from the time we got on the bus to the time we got off the bus at the outpost. It was more fun to tube the Little River than rafting the Pigeon River.read more
Tiffany Mixon
18:42 20 Jun 25
Overall, great customer service. We were just very disappointed in our trip for the money spent.... There was a flood the day before and the route was changed from what we were told. There was barely any rapids and mostly calm waters. I would have preferred getting my money back and not going. It was boring to say the least. Our tour guide was very nice. I understand they can’t control the weather conditions, but I would have liked to at least been offered a discount or a free cancellation with my money back than to have spent that much money to float on a raft.read more
Anthony RJ Wall
22:04 19 Dec 24
Smoky Mountain outdoors refused to honor their refund policy and give us a refund for a Christmas... gift certificate. We are well within the terms of cancellation provided on their website. Since the hurricane hit and we were never able to schedule a trip we opted to cancel and provide our son with an alternate Christmas present Because we didn’t know if the river was going to be able to be ran next year. Smoky Mountain outdoors is not only refuses to call us back but they also refuse to honor their refund policy. It’s taking them weeks to even respond to our communication efforts.
They have given us our refund and we’re very polite through the process.read more
They have given us our refund and we’re very polite through the process.read more
Harley Glueck
23:24 07 Aug 24
So much fun and felt safe the whole time. Alexander was great!!
Lindsey Davis
21:03 26 Jul 24
We had a great day. Our guide, Miami was fantastic!
The Grogan’s
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Shanna Mechling
19:29 18 Jul 24
We absolutely loved today. Our guide Grayson was super friendly. He really got involved with our 2... youngest ( 7&9) asking lots of questions and just making it fun for them. It even rained and was still fun! 10 out of 10.read more
Megan Anderson
18:17 10 Jul 24
My family of 3 had an amazing experience! We will definitely return. Our tour guide, Autumn was... great! We had a lot of fun and can’t wait to do it again.read more
Crystal Rae
02:51 04 Jul 24
We had a great time on our upper river trip with Townsend as our guide. She did an outstanding job... helping us navigate the rapids. When my two daughters and Townsend all fell in as we hit the last big rapids, the rest of the SMO team jumped into action by picking up those in the river and providing additional guidance down the rapids. We LOVED our trip! We highly recommend rafting with SMO!read more
Cassie Grice Taylor
21:16 22 Jun 24
We had a great day today rafting the Upper Pigeon River. Our guide, Shelby, was fantastic and kept... us laughing. The facilities are organized and very clean. The pictures were great and worth the money. We will definitely return!read more
Leina Capps
05:29 19 Jun 24
We had an absolutely amazing time on the lower river tour with our kids and my Dad. The scenery was... so beautiful and the water felt great! Our guide Ryan was awesome he made sure we had a great time and he was a super nice guy. We hope we get lucky enough to be able to have him as our guide next time!read more
Kaitlyn Raab
04:29 03 Apr 24
100% Recommend! Shout out to our guide, Emma - she was fantastic and so fun! This was our first... time white water rafting & Smokey Mountain Outdoors made it an experience we’ll never forget!read more
Michelle Collett
12:42 07 Aug 23
Our guide Tia was friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. She did an excellent job guiding us... down the river and sharing interesting information about the area. Five people in my family had never white water rafted before, and we all had a wonderful time on the upper river trip.read more
Matt Love
18:41 01 Jul 23
I would recommend everyone to experience white water rafting with SMO. They are a top notch outfit.... Dean "The Rev" was fantastic as our guide. He is 74 years young and gave us a great experience.read more
Michelle Renee
16:29 11 Jun 23
SMO is amazing! The staff is was wonderful and they made my experience awesome. I had an amazing... time with my family and our guide was the best.read more
Rob Harmon
23:35 04 Sep 22
So much fun! The guide was great and made it an outstanding experience for our family.
Boogie Man
15:22 01 Sep 22
I had a great time my first time white water rafting with bart he real nailed... it😁😁🤣!! Team titanread more
R J Ray Anderson
21:25 25 Aug 22
Was an amazing experience enjoyed the entire trip, the only negative feedback I have is your... picture options, 29.00 for one picture is absolutely ridiculous especially when you go to review pictures to buy and your Logo is all over the picture so you can’t possibly see what you are really getting.
6.99 per picture would get you a bunch more sales and not offend people.
Also the picture quality is not good definitely not worth 29.00read more
6.99 per picture would get you a bunch more sales and not offend people.
Also the picture quality is not good definitely not worth 29.00read more
Kevin Bless
23:59 21 Aug 22
Very organized operation. Given all safety equipment and instructions. Well directed by our guide... TJ. Water and the weather were great. Would definitely do it again.read more
Marquita Parkan
17:41 12 Aug 22
Had an outstanding time with Dean. He was very knowledgeable, experienced & funny. Anyone thinking... about going - just do it & request Dean as your guide!!read more
Ciara Grimm
22:30 04 Aug 22
Today was my first time rafting, and it was so fun! Thank you to Avery for being an amazing guide,... and letting me “ride the bull” 🤘🏼read more
Jennifer Michelle
21:43 04 Aug 22
This was our first time doing rafting and had three little kids with us and we had a blast. Our... guide Carson was awesome and knowledgeable. I would go again with him anytime. Thank you for the experience!!!! If you ever want to go rafting I would recommend them hands down.read more
Judith Perez
03:00 03 Aug 22
Miami was an incredible guide. He took us through all of the rapids. Totally enjoyed it.
Heidi Wagner
23:10 02 Aug 22
Great experience. We did the upper rapids which was class 2, 3, and 4.
There were 4 class-4... rapids.
great tour guide....
He offered spinning ridding the bull, and a swim section.
would definitely go again.read more
There were 4 class-4... rapids.
great tour guide....
He offered spinning ridding the bull, and a swim section.
would definitely go again.read more
Kimberly Hefner
23:37 31 Jul 22
Great adventure, beautiful views and terrific guide! Thanks Tanner!
David Moose Cain
17:04 29 Jul 22
Highly recommend extreme rafting trip!!
Tanner was our guide great kid!!
Had a blast
Tanner was our guide great kid!!
Had a blast
Suzie Omstead
19:02 28 Jul 22
Stretch was our super awesome, amazing guide! He took safety seriously and it was his top... priority! The rock slide caused us to be late but management kindly worked miracles to work us in. Thank you to all for a fantastic experience!!!read more
Julie Heiden Kosht
14:16 27 Jul 22
Our guide was preoccupied helping new guides on our river trip. He admitted that he was pointing... out a rock to the new guide behind us and then didn’t have enough time to turn our raft resulting in us hitting a rock. My husband flew out of the raft. We then hit the river bank throwing the two boys in the front into one another. My husband was raked along the river rocks before being rescued by another raft. It was scary for all of us! He injured his knee and is in a brace and on crutches with an MRI scheduled for when the swelling goes down. Accidents happen but this could have been avoided if our guide was 100% focused on the safety of his passengers and raft.read more
Vernon Scott
12:17 24 Jul 22
A lot of fun and excitement
Bella Pawlak
03:40 24 Jul 22
absolutely LOVED our tour guide Shea. the rapids were very fun!
Shirley Gresham
03:32 24 Jul 22
Awesomeness 😎. Cabin and guides are awesome.
Barbara Joe
23:51 14 Jul 22
this was our first time rafting on our family trip to Tennessee from Rhode Island. Had a great time... and our guy big Steve was awesome!! I highly recommend this!!read more
Eric Olson
21:57 14 Jul 22
Great fun !!!! Thanks Ashley… great trip down the river!
Kasia Malgorzata
20:59 14 Jul 22
First time rafting, the guide was wonderful, thank you Simon!!
Kendra Mast Kidder
23:20 13 Jul 22
Boys had great fun. they highly recommend it.
Dalton Holley
17:51 12 Jul 22
I did enjoy it if you go I highly recommend you ask for fraisur 😂
Brittany Luther
14:48 12 Jul 22
My MIL and myself were so scared/nervous to do this. Tia was our instructor. She did an amazing job... giving directions, keeping us calm and making sure we had a great time! WE ARE SO HAPPY WE DID IT! SO MUCH FUN! Most definitely going to do it again! Highly recommended! 😁👍read more
Rebecca King-Dawson
00:41 10 Jul 22
My son celebrated his 16th birthday today with Frazier and all the boys said it was the best!!!... Now, to the awkward part, how can I get Frazier a tip???read more
Thomas Holder
20:41 09 Jul 22
They are the oldest and longest running Company in the area. Their guides know the River and they... came highly recommended by many people that we met before coming here and while we were in Pigeon Forge.read more
Jason Harold Broadwater
01:23 07 Jul 22
Went rafting today and Daniel was the best guide. I had a party of six and it was awesome!
Anibal Maldonado
21:25 06 Jul 22
Fun filled day guides are awesome
Thanks Brooklyn
Thanks Brooklyn
Steven Caves
06:39 04 Jul 22
I highly recommend this. Sophia was our guide and we was not disappointed. Thank you for the... awesome adventure.read more
Jodi Moody
03:01 03 Jul 22
Wonderful time! Bryce was a great guide and we thoroughly enjoyed our day. Booked over the phone... with Terry and she was so helpful as well! Highly recommend!read more
Betsy LeTourneau
21:29 25 Jun 22
I was super nervous to take our girls, but our guide Tia put us at ease right away!! She was great... explaining everything and so fun! We all had the most amazing time!read more
Alexandra Hicks Underwood
03:35 23 Jun 22
We had a fabulous time doing this for our first time. Bryce was our guide and we felt very safe... with him! I recommend using SMO for your rafting experience.read more
Greg Woody Knight
18:33 21 Jun 22
We had an awesome trip. Maddie was our guide, she did an awesome job.
Melissa Chitwood
04:15 19 Jun 22
We had a great time! TJ was our guide and he was a hoot! We all loved it and would definitely do it... again !!!read more
Jason N Diana Gravens
21:31 15 Jun 22
my family and I did this and omg I was so scared at first but it was the best time. we had Wilson... as our instructor and he was the best.. he made us feel like family and it was an awesome timeread more
Steven Ozgowicz
20:12 09 Jun 22
Great job by the staff!! Safe but fun ride
One thing they could change:
If you pay for the... photo pkg they should take some group before pics for you and maybe have a camera man on more than one set of rapids!read more
One thing they could change:
If you pay for the... photo pkg they should take some group before pics for you and maybe have a camera man on more than one set of rapids!read more
Renee Hetzler
00:26 09 Jun 22
Definitely recommend!! We had the best time rafting today! Everyone is helpful and very nice
Gamze Sarıcaer
05:36 06 Jun 22
We had a great time. Logan was our guide, he did amazing job.. Thank you
David Vancuren
15:12 30 May 22
staff was friendly and helpful.. our guide Tim was great.. we did the upper river trip. water was... flowing good had some big rapids so much fun we will definitely be back soon..read more
Adrian Guardado
04:40 24 May 22
It was so much fun with really professional guides
Mark Mcclaran
20:12 04 May 22
Brett is an amazing guide, I would recommend more then one trip!! My wife and I loved our raft... trip!!! Well worth every penny!!read more
Emilea Kenworthy
22:01 22 Sep 21
We had an awesome time! It rained all day and a cool 58° but Caitlyn and Logan had such great... energy and enthusiasm that we never even noticed the weather. We will definitely be back again! Great rapids. Great guides! Thank you!read more
Tina Ream
11:37 06 Sep 21
The Friendly and Experienced Guides were so Very Helpful in keeping You Prepared for what was... coming next on the River. Jen was Superread more
Christy Coy Bondora
01:14 06 Sep 21
We had blast. Heather our guide was amazing. Everything about this place is amazing.
Cecilia Angelique Meade
19:51 30 Aug 21
Our guide was Erin I’m sorry I know the spelling is wrong. She was the best guide and I recommend... her! Thus is was so much fun and something my boyfriend and I will not forget!
We are trying to find the people who were in the raft with us. They took some great pictures.
If you see this we would love to have the pictures you took.read more
We are trying to find the people who were in the raft with us. They took some great pictures.
If you see this we would love to have the pictures you took.read more
Zaragosa Z Garza
15:19 29 Aug 21
Great time all around!! Our guide Preston was top notch and made the trip a blast!! If you want to... have a great time… give SMO a call!! Don’t be a cheapskate and tip your guide!!🤣😂read more
Chris Heath
15:16 27 Aug 21
We had a great time! Can’t wait to come back. Bart was our guide, he did an awesome job and made... the trip very fun.read more
Wendy Mooney Joyner
01:58 27 Aug 21
we had a amazing day today Safe fun and beautiful. The staff we helpful and Friendly. Our guide... was awesome. Thanks for a memorable day Oakes and S.M.O team..
Tommy a d Wendy Joyner
ps Oakes my neck is fine hahaha 😆read more
Tommy a d Wendy Joyner
ps Oakes my neck is fine hahaha 😆read more
Matthew Daniel
23:03 26 Aug 21
It was an amazing time! Much fun and sun 🌞 Logan was great‼️
Sandy Doran Kahsin
19:41 25 Aug 21
Great time it was my first time and would recommend it to everyone they have rafting, zip lines and... more stuff to doread more
Suzanne Masoner
03:27 25 Aug 21
My husband and I had the best time of our lives! Chuck was our guide and he made the experience so... much fun! I would definitely go back if we make it out that way again!read more
Andrea Burgey
21:06 24 Aug 21
Great place and people! We had a great time! our guide Courtney was awesome!
Jennifer Balas Bressler
19:35 17 Aug 21
Knowledgeable and fun rafting guides. Courtney was fantastic!
Serenity Klaysmat
01:45 13 Aug 21
best time ever. knowledgeable guide. they gave us a spot after our other place didn't have room for... all of us. made it more then affordable for us to go on top of it after having to wait on the return of monies from other place too.read more
Gina N Buzz Sharpe
14:46 11 Aug 21
We loved our rafting trip !! Bubbie(Bobby) was great !! We had lil kids so had to do the quieter... trip but next time we doing the bigger one !! We were there on August 7th ! We didn’t get the pics & I was wondering if there was anyway to view them from that day !!!read more
Megan Vinson Grant
22:56 10 Aug 21
We had an amazing trip!!! Bryce was an awesome guide, can't wait to do it again!!!!!
Jacob Gass
03:20 08 Aug 21
Fantastic experience, professional and fun guides!
Amanda Akers
18:21 05 Aug 21
We had an amazing time!! We did the upper pigeon and enjoyed every part! Our guide, Leah, was... wonderful!!!! So knowledgeable snd friendly ❤️❤️ Great experience and highly recommend!!read more
Becky Baker Miller
00:16 31 Jul 21
We had a party of 7 aging from 9 to 43. This trip was amazing for all of us. My 9 year old was the... co captain for Brett (our guide) and he loved it. Brett made the trip fun and we never felt unsafe. He made the trip wonderful. This is a must do if you visit the area! 👍👍👍 Thanks to Brett and the entire staff!!!read more
Melinda Dugal
00:15 31 Jul 21
Brett was an amazing guide and made everyone feel safe. He allowed us to have fun and experience... the great smoky mountains!! I would recommend this outfit to anyone that is coming to this area for some family fun!!read more
Doug Depinet
01:43 29 Jul 21
What a great experience today!! Our guide Lizy was amazing and fun!! Recommend a trip through... them!!!!read more
Jen Robinson Rogers
20:32 28 Jul 21
The guides were great! Funny and helpful. My kids had a great time!
Thomas Sciutto
10:55 28 Jul 21
Great fun & awesome staff.
Jason Poston
02:33 25 Jul 21
great experience and great staff
John Thompson
00:10 25 Jul 21
Great time! Excellent guides.
Ann Houpy Van Court
00:15 24 Jul 21
Great place to experience first time water rafting. Was the high light of our trip. We had the best... raft guide ever, Ziggy!read more
Mary Malone
20:58 21 Jul 21
Today was our first time to white water raft. Fisher was our guide and he did an amazing job... keeping us safe while making sure we had a GREAT time!!!! We can’t wait to come back and do it all again!! Thank you SMO❤️read more
Karla Kloesel
01:52 21 Jul 21
Great experience. Our guide, Carson was awesome. Brand new on the job, and young, but seemed like... he had been there forever. I was one of the ones to actually fall out but the guides there had me back in, oriented, and safe on a matter of moments. Finished on our way as if nothing happened. Best experience for our family. Everyone had a blast. Would definitely recommendread more
Rhonda Watkins Smith
01:17 21 Jul 21
Went on the lower pigeon rafting today with Kent . He was very good. My grandchildren and I had... a great timeread more
Lou Tatlonghari
21:30 19 Jul 21
We have Sarah as our guide. It was fun and she made sure we are going to be safe and have fun!... Spicy was great too!! They made the trip to the river fun and educational as well. Friendly people. Safety is there priority.read more
Caleb's Crew
19:10 18 Jul 21
Had a great time with our awesome guide Chuck yesterday. Lots of laughs and fun. Thank you!
Angela Glass
01:48 18 Jul 21
This was our first time ever going rafting. We went down the Upper River. Our guide, Turtle, was... AMAZING! Definitely recommend! The interaction between all the guides and guests were so fun. We had "splash" war a couple of times and the kids were able to get out of the raft in one area and swim.
My youngest did manage to bounce out of the raft while going through a rapid,and Turtle quickly retrieved her. We managed to loose a shoe but we all had fun. My kids are wanting to go back.read more
My youngest did manage to bounce out of the raft while going through a rapid,and Turtle quickly retrieved her. We managed to loose a shoe but we all had fun. My kids are wanting to go back.read more
Rob Roe
03:58 17 Jul 21
7/15/2021 Had a great day rafting with Smoky Mountain Outdoors! Noah was an awesome guide. Got... some of us really soaked. Not so good on his back flip... The staff and facilities were top notch. Will definitely be back if the opportunity presents itself. Best bang for your buck!read more
Jennifer Castillo Martin
16:58 09 Jul 21
Nothing short of AMAZING! Our guide Spicy was fantastic. Highly recommend this adventure.
Patrick Martin
14:42 09 Jul 21
This trip was amazing and Spicy was a great guide.
Jeff Barrett
02:10 09 Jul 21
Awesome experience and plan on doing it many more times
Amanda Carroll
01:54 07 Jul 21
We had a great time today. Our guide Justine was Awesome! We highly recommend Smoky Mountain... Outdoors a must do!read more
Tina Rendon Marti
18:28 06 Jul 21
FABULOUS experience with an incredible guide! Daniel took time to visit with us and make our family... experience worth every minute and dollar. Wouldn’t recommend going anywhere else. This family owned business gets it -family is everything and the staff treats everyone with a smile.read more
John Ahern
22:30 04 Jul 21
Great Time 🤙... definitely a must do ..
just enough excitement but safe for the whole... family‼read more
just enough excitement but safe for the whole... family‼read more
Kathy Drew
12:07 04 Jul 21
GREAT experience! Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable. I want to do it again!!
Rebecca Tidwell
18:35 03 Jul 21
This is second year in a row that we have visited SMO!! My boys thoroughly enjoy the whole... experience!!read more
Barb Meiste
02:55 01 Jul 21
The guides were very informed and fun.
Ashley Perez-Ritz
23:22 30 Jun 21
It was our first time rafting! Our guide was great! I can’t remember his name. 🙁 He was funny but... very knowledgeable about the river. He made sure we were safe and had a good time. We really enjoyed it and would love to go again next time we visit the area.read more
Gloria Perez
23:06 30 Jun 21
The guide was wonderful .
Austin McLellan
14:01 30 Jun 21
Came here yesterday and loved it! First experience with rafting and definition found a passion for... it. Our guide, Oakes, was amazing and the views were beautiful.read more
Matt Clayton
22:36 29 Jun 21
the guides extremely skilled, fun and make for a wonderful experience!
Jenny Kalenberg-Anderson
02:35 28 Jun 21
they were very well organized and they took safety seriously. our group of 13 had a great time
Shay Will
18:40 27 Jun 21
Awesome experience. We had the best guide ever. Geoffrey was amazing.
Ino Mendiola
19:39 26 Jun 21
Great experience white water rafting.
Lauren Miller Robertson
19:03 26 Jun 21
Huge shoutout to Big Steve and the staff at SMO rafting for providing an amazing adventure... experience for our family! My husband and I had the privilege of rafting with SMO 12 years ago on our honeymoon and it was the great service that had us come back for more. Big Steve did not disappoint. He was knowledgeable not only in rafting but also about the area. We enjoyed navigating the whitewater, swimming in the calm water, and getting stuck on a few rocks like superglue. 😉 Would highly recommend this rafting company and if you’re looking for some rip roaring adventure ask for Big Steve!read more
Ron Carroll
11:13 24 Jun 21
The rafting was amazing. Our guide was great. The experience was worth the wait. Took my nieces son... and daughter for they’re first adventure. Unfortunately three of us got thrown from raft. But still fun overallread more
Elie Rizk
18:20 18 Jun 21
This was the highlight of our trip with kids aged 6-16. I wish we came here multiple times instead... of falling for the Dollywood tourist trap. If you do this, try to request Nate as a tour guide. He was the best anyone could ask for. He was so knowledgeable and down to earth he made the whole trip! You will not be disappointed on this trip and if you are, you're a miserable personread more
Freddie Pruitt
01:07 18 Jun 21
I highly recommend this place. Daniel is a great guide and really made it fun for our family. We... will definitely go back.read more
Jenn Perez
23:15 15 Jun 21
This was such a great experience. I went with my 9 year old son on the upper pigeon river that had... class 3&4 rapids and our tour guide Randy was the absolute best! He made sure we had lots of laughs, loads of fun, and I was able to feel completely safe with my son on board. I highly recommend this location and ask make sure to ask for Randy! Guy sure knows what he is doing and you can learn a lot on the ride as well ☺️read more
Bethany Peterson
00:02 11 Jun 21
Friendly staff. Organized and knowledgeable crew. Wonderful time for all ages! Highly recommend... booking your trip through Smoky Mountain Outdoors!read more
Michael Marlowe
22:46 10 Jun 21
Awesome experience, don't think twice, do it! You won't regret it, it's not at all as scary as you... would think, just plain fun.read more
Steve Dalmado
19:22 08 Jun 21
We just did the white water rafting, check in and load up was simple and our guides Ashleigh and... Tia were the best. I’m ready for another one already. Highly recommend this one if you’re searching for one while you’re here.read more
Melissa Miner Fridge
16:23 03 Jun 21
Our family of 10 came yesterday to white water raft. Our tour guide was Caleb and our other raft... was guided by Lucas. These guys were AWESOME!!!! A few of our kids were nervous at the start but all the pictures taken of us during the trip (30 pics) shows everyone had a BLAST!!! This was definitely the highlight of our trip!!! Caleb and Lucas, THANK YALL!!!!!!!!read more
Crystal Crawford
22:34 02 Jun 21
Went today on the upper with my two sons and there friend, had an absolute blast Taylor our guide... was great 😊 it was all out first time and would so do it again. ❤️ Thank you all for a wonderful tripread more
Autumn Douglas
22:30 30 May 21
This is our second time rafting with SMO. Absolutely awesome! Can’t recommend enough. It was a... great experience. Full of fun & excitement even the second time around. Kayla was our guide & was great. Staff was professional & fun. Really can’t ask for a better trip. Wouldn’t be surprised if we did the trip a third time.read more
Kailee Rella
01:32 30 May 21
White water rafting was absolutely amazing. Big thanks to our guide Mikey! 🙌
Kelly McClendon
20:01 29 May 21
Our guide Tom was great! We had a wonderful time! I would recommend this place to anyone visiting... the area.read more
Dennis Warren
00:10 27 May 21
Had a great time Sam was awesome guide definitely will come back
Olivia Green
11:23 26 May 21
💯 % recommend rafting with SMO! Our guide was Hayden and she kept us entertained and... informed throughout the entire journey. We will definitely be back!!!read more
Kimberly Holmes
02:57 26 May 21
SMO was highly recommended by other friends and the crew and experience truly were all AMAZING!... Judo, our water guide was great! He was funny, very knowledgeable and made our first trip memorable! When visiting TN make sure you check these people out for your rafting adventure!read more
Bradley Martin
23:17 22 May 21
My wife and I came to Tennessee for our tenth wedding anniversary. Our friends joined us and we... decided that we all wanted to try white water rafting. Today was our anniversary and we had the best time. Our guide Mikey was awesome. Had a few times getting stuck but he worked it and made sure we had an absolute fantastic time. If you ever in Tennessee looking for something fun to do in the summer time, I would highly, 1,000,000% recommend using this company. Such an amazing group of people sharing knowledge and ensuring you have an amazing time. Can not wait to come back with our kids and do this. Thank you Smokey Mountain Outdoors for making mine and my wife’s anniversary such an amazing day!read more
Rachelle Kiesling
18:39 22 May 21
Took my two teenage sons and we all had a blast!
Brandi Foskey-Cline
23:57 20 May 21
Extremely friendly staff, helpful guides, I felt completely safe the entire time. The store has... good prices, and we got photos! The restroom were clean.read more
Richelle Wigstrom
21:14 14 Apr 21
Fun rafting cool guides ! Ended up out the boat was safely brought back in 🙂 would definitely book... again.read more
Kahlia Nikkole
15:38 03 Apr 21
My husband and I went white water rafting on Tuesday of this week and had so much fun. I of course... was super nervous but after hitting the first wave, I was able to relax to enjoy the experience. Nate was our guide for the day and made the adventure that more fun. He truly showed his experience with the river, the area, and how to make the best out of the day. Thank you and we can’t wait to come again!read more
Nadia Gatica
04:29 02 Apr 21
This was absolutely amazing! I wish I could do this everyday. Our guide was awesome! (Zingy) It was... such a blast! Strongly recommend!read more
Christy Fisher
20:15 05 Aug 18
Fantastic experience. We will definitely come back and do it again!!
Jeannette H. Page-Laidlaw
15:55 02 Aug 18
This was amazing experience.
Our raft guide was professional and knowledgeable.
There was 4... in the group of 5 that never white water rafting trip.read more
Our raft guide was professional and knowledgeable.
There was 4... in the group of 5 that never white water rafting trip.read more
Beth Brooks Schaefer
12:51 29 Jul 18
Rafted with my husband and 2 teenage daughters on Thursday 7/26/18 at 1:30. This was was 3rd time... rafting and by far the best experience! Our guide Beau was great!read more
Cheryl Conner King
01:15 24 Jul 18
Did upper and lower. Both guides (Taylor and Big Steve) were great.
Teresa Mullenschlader
15:52 18 Jul 18
We were scheduled to raft Wednesday, but my son got sick. The lady I spoke with on the phone was... great about rearranging our reservations. She scheduled us for today, but said if he was still sick we could get vouchers to come the next time we are in the area.
We just finished rafting! It was a great time. Our guide, Tanner, did a great job steering us through. Neither of my boys had ever gone rafting before, they both are looking forward to doing it again!read more
We just finished rafting! It was a great time. Our guide, Tanner, did a great job steering us through. Neither of my boys had ever gone rafting before, they both are looking forward to doing it again!read more
Chae Best
10:31 16 Jul 18
Randy was amazing!!! It was my first time and he made us feel safe but at the same time we truly... enjoyed ourselves and all the history he shared with us !!!Can’t wait til next time!!!read more
Roslyn Colvin
02:12 16 Jul 18
We had an awesome experience at the Smoky Mountain Outdoors . Randy was a great guide. He was very... knowledgeable about rafting. He was very patient and explained everything to the ones that were rafting for the first time.read more
Ricki Jean Hardin
01:22 16 Jul 18
We went last year and had the best time !!!
Jennifer Lain Wiegers
23:49 11 Jul 18
We had one group on the upper river and one on the lower river. The upper river group had a great... time. However, the lower group had to sit for almost an hour before we went. They never told us why. We had reservations for 1:30 and others had 2:30 and they sent us all together. Poor customer service. No excuse for making us sit and wait with no explanation or ever comping us.read more
Samantha Roehrig
10:49 10 Jul 18
Dale Newcomb
21:51 08 Jul 18
Awesome time, this was our second time using SMO and had a blast again. Wesley was a great guide.... Would definitely recommend.read more
June H. Howayek
05:40 02 Jul 18
It was great! It was my first time rafting but for sure it wont be my last!! Rev. Dean was an... awesome guide he made us feel comfortable and safe. I am glad my party decided to go through with this activity it was a great experience one ill remember. Thanks again Dean for a great time!read more
Robert Kress
00:27 29 Jun 18
Great white water rafting trip
Michelle Foulk
21:49 28 Jun 18
Had an incredible first time rafting experience...our guide Brooklyn did an amazing job....we will... definitely be return customers....read more
Eric Price
00:47 27 Jun 18
Austin is a great guide. Our 1st time white water rafting! Highly recommend this place.
Betsy Daugherty Tako
19:42 21 Jun 18
Just finished an awesome run on the upper with Al, a great guide!!
Adam Holman
02:56 21 Jun 18
Spicey Shawn and the rest of the crew are kick a$$. I highly recommend the upper river rafting... trip for you and/or the family. Great company, great people, well organized, and nothing but the best memories made!read more
Suzie Shields
00:43 19 Jun 18
Just did my second run at SMO and loved it again! Jules was great. He is smart, professional,... funny and seemed to really enjoy his job. I felt comfortable taking my niece who was visiting and had never been down a calm river, then alone this. She had a blast and wants to go back. SMO is so easy to work with. It cannot be easier. The river is fun and the water refreshing. You will definitely have a good time.
We are only 1 hour away, but have slept over each time. The tent spots are sufficient with enough trees for hammocking and the cabins are good scout cabins with AC to escape the heat a bit. The people are supremely friendly and helpful.read more
We are only 1 hour away, but have slept over each time. The tent spots are sufficient with enough trees for hammocking and the cabins are good scout cabins with AC to escape the heat a bit. The people are supremely friendly and helpful.read more
Jason Pinnow
19:10 16 Jun 18
We had a fantastic experience white water rafting with SMO. The entire process was seamless from... parking, check-in, equipment, safety etc. It was evident that the entire crew had a passion for their jobs and went the extra mile to ensure a great time. Our guide Eli was amazing and he really connected well with our entire group. He was knowledgable, talented and personable. Most importantly, he kept our minds at ease while keeping a special eye on our 8 year old son with special needs. It was an experience our entire family will never forget. I will be sure to recommend SMO to anyone looking for a Smoky Mountain adventure!read more
Julie Star
20:46 14 Jun 18
We had a fabulous time on the river, with our guide Lee!! We had all levels of experience and ages... in our boat, and a great time had by all!read more
Alicia Newman
17:38 12 Jun 18
Our guide Chris was great. I have two 12 year olds and one has autism. I wanted them to have a good... experience and not only did Chris take good care of us but put my mind at ease as well. The booking process was easy. We had our pictures by email as soon as we got in the car! Wow! The experience really made out Smoky Mountains vacation complete!read more
Teresa Bryant-Barbee
23:35 09 Jun 18
Definitely do the jeep tour with Richard and the white water rafting tour with this group they are... the fun group who aren't afraid to show it. Ziggy made this trip extremely fun and the guides work well and play well together after sharing the rapids with other tours I am so thankful I booked with this one� Keep up the great work you guys and girl are the bestread more
Michael Joseph
03:30 08 Jun 18
My family and I had a great time! Brett was an awesome guide. He made our experience wonderful. My... boys thought he was the coolest guy. Thanks for giving us a memory that will last a lifetime. The highlight of our tripread more
Misty Qualls
03:42 07 Jun 18
J.B was our guide and he was very sweet and made the ride very smooth even though I made him a... nervous wreck because I was his first experience with someone on his raft with a neck brace. He’s a great guy! Highly recommend him!!read more
Beth Steffes Haight
23:24 05 Jun 18
What an amazing trip.
Connie Edwards
22:25 02 Jun 18
Our family had a blast rafting on Tuesday, May 29th on the upper Pigeon River. We had 7 of us in... the raft with Eli as our guide. The river was very high and we had a wonderful time. We enjoyed every moment. Our guide was great!! Lasting memory at one of my favorite vacation spots!!!read more
Virginia Broussard Falgout
17:02 02 Jun 18
Beau And Matt we’re just the Best. Thank you so very much for this wonderful adventure. We had a... great experience, it was the highlight of our family vacation!read more
Phillip Scott Brown
23:06 01 Jun 18
Fantastic rafting experience with our two boys. The guides were experienced, kept us safe and... taught us how to be safe. We were on some of the biggest water I've ever seen rafting (class IV from all the rains) and it was an absolute blast. The boys will remember this for the rest of their lives.read more
Rebecca Angelo
00:18 01 Jun 18
This was our very first experience water rafting so we were all nervous at first but our river... guide J.B. was confident & kept this ride a fun one to remember. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a great outdoor adventure.read more
Debra Scott
21:28 26 May 18
We had a great day both rafting the upper Pidgeon and kayaking the lower sections in 'duckies'. All... of the guides were fantastic, friendly, helpful and entertaining. The set up here is fantastic, well organized and kept up. Highly recommend...even in the rain!read more
Tracy Lints
20:54 15 May 18
Amazing upper Pigeon rafting trip. Loved everyone in our raft. The guide, Casey, was fabulous!!! ... Ready to go again. So much fun!read more
Renee Lopez Haase
17:49 06 Apr 18
We had a great time. We went when it was 44 degrees out and still enjoyed it. Our guide was... excellent and very friendly. It was our first time rafting and we had two children ages 9&10. We will go again when it is warmer. Guide mentioned that the mornings are the best time to go in the spring because the water levels are higher.read more
Matt Beck
19:27 30 Mar 18
What a perfect day! Thanks Miami John for a good day!
Matt Ennis
15:13 18 Sep 17
Had an amazing time rafting for the first time in about 15 years. TJ was an awesome guide and was... very knowledgeable about the rapids, making us feel safe while simultaneously keeping things fun. Such a great time for an amazing value.read more
Lynae Lienhoop
01:11 17 Sep 17
Denika Moon
16:28 03 Sep 17
First experience ever. Randy was an absolutely amazing guide. Knew so much and would offer little... interesting bits of info about the river as we went. Would highly recommend to any and everyone!read more
Yashika Khandelwal
23:37 02 Sep 17
It was an aweosme experience. The rapid 3 and 4 were thrilling. Great work done by our guide... Taylor. Very friendly and experienced person. Would definitely get back to do more rafting here.read more
Deanna Muffett
00:36 28 Aug 17
Brad was our guide and he did a fabulous job! He not only kept us safe but he kept us laughing with... his corny jokes � � �read more
Joe Schinck
15:00 24 Aug 17
Very nice experience. Ask for Revered Dean. He takes pride in making the trip as fun as possible.
Jennie Amico
19:54 20 Aug 17
Went with 2 kids. We all had a blast! Harry was a great guide.
Gina Lyon Cooperman
23:37 17 Aug 17
We had so much fun! Chris, the raft guide, was so great! He explained some history and ecology of... the area and was awesome with our two young kids. It was a fantastic afternoon.read more
Tamberly Metzger Knight
02:46 11 Aug 17
Lots of fun! Stanley was great! Their server went down that day and we couldn't get our picture,... they were nice enough to send us the pics via email. Great service! Zac really came through with the pics.read more
Stacey Zann Scott
23:27 03 Aug 17
Brenda Smith
00:17 25 Jul 17
Second time there, rafting upper with Jamie was awesome even when raft in front of us flipped and... we went to rescue mode. Truly was the best time, have to rate this one higher than last year. We will be back next year.read more
Michelle Collins
01:31 13 Jul 17
Awesome time, and fun memories! Lee was the best guide - encouraging everyone all the way - and we... never even tipped over! It was amazing to see Lee guide us through every turn. Highly recommend.read more
Dale Lacey Jr.
20:14 12 Jul 17
Fantastic place!!! Our guide, Tyler, could not have been better!!!
Dawn Mills
16:25 12 Jul 17
We had such a good time we had 2 rafts with our party of 11 most of our party had never been and it... was a great time shout out to our guides Abram and JB they were amazing and fun at some point we will be back....read more
Kaylee Renea Henry
02:36 12 Jul 17
Went today and had James as our guide, he made this trip worth while! Totally recommend going!
Kelsey Perkins
20:24 06 Jul 17
My family and i went white water rafting and enjoyed every minute! Our guide, Tyler (aka freaky Ty)... was awesome- full of information to answer all of our inquiries of him and made us laugh as well as feel safe the whole time! We had a blast!read more
Lori Pineiro
14:42 02 Jul 17
Our rafting trip on the upper Pigeon river was a blast! Our guide was Abe and he was great! He... knows so much about rafting and about the local area. Plus, he's very funny and engaging. When I return next summer, I will request him again. So much fun!read more
Deborah Trammell
23:10 01 Jul 17
Awesome! Even as a senior citizen! They will show u a great time! Megan was our guide! She is... awesome!read more
Rachel Korver Van Klompenburg
19:37 29 Jun 17
Smokey Mountain Outdoors was a BLAST! This was our first time white water rafting. The staff was... amazing and friendly. Made us feel very welcome. Stephanie got us safely down the upper river and was entertaining with her jokes and hijinks!! She even let my 8 year old help steer the boat in the calm areas and made him feel special! If we ever make it down here again we will be back! Thanks for the hospitality!!read more
Joy Sayler Karschnik
02:20 28 Jun 17
Had an excellent time ! Well organized company! Awesome guide! Kate was the best!
Miranda Broussard
22:24 21 Jun 17
A great trip with awesome guides! Definitely a go to!
Jessella Snyders
16:28 13 Jun 17
Very special thanks to Smoky Mountain Outdoors for one of the best experiences I've ever had!!... Myself along with the rest of Darren Romeo's cast/crew couldn't stop raving about our time on the river this weekend!! Shout out to our raft's river guide, Josh!! He was funny, knowledgeable and super informative! I highly recommend this company to anyone who wants not only an amazing rafting experience but also an overall great time they'll never forget!!read more
Jacquetta Howell Stephen
18:14 11 Jun 17
We had a party of ten in two rafts and it was awesome! Our guides were absolutely great and always... tried keeping us so we could see each raft. So much fun and great memories were made that we will forever cherish. Thanks SMO!!!read more
Suzanne McCallum
11:38 04 Jun 17
Richie N Rebecca Soley
18:49 01 Jun 17
Alicia Jordan Switzer
17:28 01 Jun 17
Me and my family had the best time rafting the upper river with William and Sully!! We can not wait... to do it again!!! We paddled in the rain with freezing water and still had a blast. Anyone taking a trip to the area should book a rafting trip!!!read more
Lashay Dixon
18:15 23 Apr 17
SMO showed me a great time on my first rafting excursion. Tyler was the best raft guide! Thanks.
Roger Gillette
05:33 21 Apr 17
Susie Small
21:41 30 Mar 17
My family and I had an awesome time last summer on our 1st ever rafting excursion. We were guided... from the very beginning and had a wonderful time. Can't wait to come back this summer. Every part of it was fun especially when our kids jumped out and swam for a while in the quite area. I recommend everyone try this at least once when going to Tennessee!!!!!read more
Julia Meadows
22:07 10 Mar 17
Shelly Bennett Miller
22:28 19 Oct 16
Such a great hike! "REV" Dean was awesome. The waterfalls were beautiful.
Annabel King
22:48 03 Sep 16
Great family activity! We did the Upper River and our youngest (8) is just old enough. We all loved... it, the rapids were fun and we felt we were in safe hands. Well organized and great customer service. The brief during the bus ride was hilarious. Thanks Mae, you were a great guide today.read more
Angela McCall
02:29 31 Aug 16
Went with family today, ages 5 to adult and we did the lower river as it was a first time for us... all, GREAT experience!! We had Steve as a tour guide and he was awesome, did very well with the kids.read more
Peggy Reel Humphrey
18:56 26 Aug 16
We absolutely loved our raft ride. Renea was an awesome guide and showed us how to do it. We would... love to come again.read more
Karen Szczesny Welsh
01:37 12 Aug 16
Had the best time today with my family White water rafting with SMO! Our guide, William was so... much fun! Highly recommend this place!! This is our 4th time rafting with them. Always a good time!!read more
Deb Confer
22:39 28 Jul 16
We did the lower river because of have our 6 year old grandson with us. He loved it! He probably... could have handled a little rougher ride but it was great for his first time.
I highly recommend it for those with young kids.read more
I highly recommend it for those with young kids.read more
Emily Caldwell
16:48 23 Jul 16
White water rafting the upper Pigeon River was the highlight of our Smoky Mountain vacation this... year! Lorah was our guide and was fantastic. We had a blast!read more
Noel Bohrer
02:43 22 Jul 16
Great rafting trip. Bryce AKA Bsmooth was awesome and funny. Highly recommend. Be back soon.
Brandy Christle Seider
18:08 20 Jul 16
Just did the upper Pigeon Forge rafting with Wilson as our guide. It was an amazing trip and... Wilson was fabulous. He took great care of our 10 year old and even named our raft after her. He was very knowledgable and funny. We definitely recommend using this company!!!read more
Christy Haines Ulsas
02:14 15 Jul 16
We had a great time on the Upper Pigeon. Easy confirmation and check in. Our guide, Flint, was... personable and friendly, and was clearly very experienced. The trip down the river was fun, with some excitement on the Class IV Rapids. But very safe and family friendly.read more
Brock Miller
00:14 15 Jul 16
We survived! Thanks to Dylan at SMO. He was an awesome river guide! He had us laughing and enjoying... our time to the fullest. His skills and knowledge of the river was top notch. He cared about us having the time of our life and the safety of everyone, So glad we booked our white water adventure here, we floated down the upper pigeon river. Would recommend to everyone doing any white water rafting, to book here and ask for Dylan as your guide. Be sure to listen to Clark's fantastic safety speech of the river and all it has to offer. Great time and great memories. Thanks again Dylan! Cheers!read more
Marie Poulin
23:44 12 Jul 16
Took a river rafting trip down the Upper Pigeon with SMO....Kevin our guide was great and we will... definitely come back on our next trip to TN....read more
Chance Cooley
04:24 06 Jul 16
I had a great time with yaw today. Charlotte was the best guide.. I will be back for sure.
Sarah Payne
19:48 05 Jul 16
I just got done going on the upper river with Chara and had an absolute blast, our guide was... hilarious, knowledgable and this is definitely something I will recommend to others!read more
Gowri Saiprasad
01:12 04 Jul 16
Did rafting for the first time and loved the experience thoroughly our guide Jesse was amazing and... made our rafting experience one of a kind..... The only feedback/observation that I would like to give is there is a " currency note placed on on the tip jar " at the main office. The currency placed isn't a US currency while most people visiting the place carry only US currency. The remark stating it invokes good karma if you tip and placing only one country's currency there is very offensive. Not sure if this is a marketing method...clearly it's pushing away people from those who read this and might walk away without tipping which is unfair for the guide who puts so much into making it an memorable experience. I did bring it up at the cash counter,the lady at the counter wasn't either interested to address my concern or didn't understand the issue. Either way this needs to be addressed as most of the demography that comes to visit your place would take offense looking at that particular note on the tip box! It appears as if there is a slight hint that a particular demography isn't actually tipping is offensive! It could be a cultural thing too. Having said that the remark didn't stop us from tipping Jesse .he was a pure delight !read more
Casey Edson
21:29 23 Jun 16
My family and I loved it and will be back. The tour guide, Flint was super friendly and got us... trough it.read more
Jennifer Duty
03:23 21 Jun 16
Took my family June 11th for our very first rafting experience. It was freaking amazing!!! I was... nervous at first because I had my 3 daughters with me ranging from age 8-14. They did great! Our guide Chris sikel was very down to earth and super knowledgeable. He made us feel very comfortable and did an excellent job getting us down the river! I will definitely be going back!read more
Nicole Morales Cline
22:21 17 Jun 16
Awesome!!!! Well worth it! Pooh Bear is an awesome guide!!! That girl knows her stuff with an... amazing personality to boot!!!read more
Trevor Deeter
02:14 06 Jun 16
We had a total blast. Our guide George was informative, fun, challenging, and hilarious!
Tan Phan
19:58 31 May 16
Team Pink Elephant would like to thank Eli for being our guide !!!!!! If you plan on going rafting... er highly recommend Eli.read more
Beth Ann Holbrook
23:56 24 May 16
This was a blast!! Our guide, Huey, was so laid back and knowledgeable. He made all the newbies... feel better. The ride was the perfect mix of calm waters and rapids. Highly recommended!read more
Sarah Hill Jenkins
22:55 01 Apr 16
Great group of people! Tour guide was awesome. Can't wait to go again this year.
Melissa Gunther
17:10 28 Mar 16
Amazing adventure! Excellent staff! The kids were ready to ride again before we left! Our Guide... Brother Nature was AWESOME! Can't wait til our next trip!read more
Melissa Adams
05:05 27 Oct 25
It was okay. Guide was not much fun
Octavia Ruiz Campos
00:36 14 Oct 25
Una de las experiencias más bonitas q e tenido. nuestro guía fué Jono... ❤️❤️ muy profesional y amable, aparte de guapo! sin duda regresaremos en marzo otra vez, celebraré mi cumpleaños ahí .., con Jono otra vez. 😍 será mi regalo! La verdad es un lugar muy bonito, muy profesional, 100 % recomendado..read more
Cliff Roberts
10:52 07 Oct 25
Melissa Moon
02:05 06 Oct 25
Soooo much fun!!! Must do!!! You realistically may fall in but you’ll be ok! Just a blast. They... give you all your gear and there is a guide. We made a reservationread more
Samantha
02:57 29 Sep 25
TJ was a great guide! He was full of interesting facts and was pretty funny, too! We had a great... time! Everything from booking to the day of was easy and the experience was so fun! We had no idea when we booked, but it was their last day of the season. The crew kept the energy up as if it was the first day. It was overall a great experience and we’d definitely go again!read more
Ana Mendez
14:42 28 Sep 25
Harry Bitten
20:48 27 Sep 25
TJ was the best guide we could have asked for! His positive attitude was infectious and made the... trip even more fun, with his jokes and fun stories. He was also super knowledgable about the river and the rapids which made us feel comfortable which was appreciatedOverall we had an amazing time, the only small complaint I would say is that the pictures that were taken of us were not very good sadly, I was at the front and my girlfriend at the back, so of the 13 photos, you could only see both our faces in one or two of them which was a shame, so if you’re a couple intending on buying your pictures, make sure to sit next to each other!read more
Sebastian Acosta
13:17 26 Sep 25
Amazing time, it's safe and it takes about an hour and half. Great guides JT was ours and he gaves... us a lot of info about the place and the rafting went smoothread more
Brad Jolly
13:05 22 Sep 25
We had to wait for a few hours but once we got on the water, it was well worth the wait. We went... the Sunday before Labor day so it was packed. Our guide was awesome and it was a great experience for me and my family. We did the lower river and are now planning a upper river trip.read more
Steven Omblets
21:41 17 Sep 25
Very poor customer service.Our rafting trip was canceled by email, 3 hours before the start. ... Because we where already driving to the meeting point we did not see the email in time. At least they could have called us if they cancel the trip only 3 hours in advance.read more
Trilok Thapa
12:19 16 Sep 25
Betsy Harmon
23:17 14 Sep 25
MIchelle Wilka
19:36 13 Sep 25
My family had the most amazing time with Smoky Mountain Outdoors from the time we checked in till... the time we left. The ladies at check in were pleasant and helpful. Our guide Bart was the perfect fit for our family. Not only did he keep us safe, he kept us entertained and ensured memories were made!!! #go teamraftytaffyThank you SMO for being part of our family vacation experience.read more
Johnathan Hruska
17:26 13 Sep 25
Waffles was our guide, and she was super fun and quirky. We had a great time on the river. We took... the upper path in September and the rapids were just big enough for us beginners to be fun without feeling in danger. Highly recommend getting a front row seat for the picture they take at the first set of rapids. If you have a coupon, or the money to spend, its worth it to go with a group to get your own raftread more
David Faucett
14:39 13 Sep 25
Jayshree Dalal
16:52 12 Sep 25
Amazing experience
Sheri Haley
15:47 11 Sep 25
This was an amazing adventure! If you’re a little leery about doing something like this, do it... anyway, it was well worth it!read more
Janet Flynn
14:11 11 Sep 25
You will not be disappointed. We went at 4 p.m. and there were lots of fast rapids. My husband... survived after falling into the rapids.read more
Tyler Hempen
12:05 11 Sep 25
Brittany Ramos
20:41 07 Sep 25
Awesome experience! Check-in was smooth and facilities were nice. We rafted with Bart and had a... blast. We were so lucky to have him as our guide. Can’t wait to go again!read more
Becky Montgomery
18:01 05 Sep 25
Kristen Sharp
14:20 04 Sep 25
Absolutely amazing! We did the lower route with our 3 year old son and we all completely loved it.... Recommend 100%!read more
Sharon Sibole
18:52 02 Sep 25
we had quite an experience,my boyfriend just about fell out of the raft,it was very scary, everyone... helped grab him back in,our guide was Jono, very experienced and fun 😊,our group was great,we were all from NJ and didn't know that when they pair you up,I would totally recommend this trip 😎🥰read more
christie johnson
12:13 02 Sep 25
It was an awesome experience! I highly recommend it to anyone looking for an adventure!
Ji Youn Park
19:13 01 Sep 25
I would like to share some feedback regarding my recent visit.I had originally booked my... reservation for 5:30 pm, but on the morning of the same day I was informed that it was changed to 3:30 pm. I accepted the change and arrived at the scheduled time. At check-in, two older female staff members at the reception told me to wait because my name would be called at 3:30.However, even at 3:30 and 4:00, nobody called my name. I had to approach the reception twice, and each time I was simply told to wait because the schedule was delayed. When I expressed my concern, they said they didn’t really know and told me to go outside and talk to another staff member instead. I found this response very unprofessional and unhelpful.If the schedule is delayed, I believe staff should take the initiative to inform guests, apologize, and provide updates, rather than leaving us confused. Since my reservation time had already been moved earlier—requiring me to adjust my own schedule—I was very disappointed to be left waiting with no explanation. Only after I insisted did someone finally arrange for us to start, and thankfully a kind male staff member outside helped us and apologized sincerely. I really appreciated his attitude.On the positive side, our rafting guide was wonderful—she was friendly, attentive, and made the trip enjoyable. Thanks to her, we were able to have a good time despite the issues earlier.Still, I feel that improvements to your system are necessary. If trips cannot depart on time, there should be clear communication—whether through text updates, announcements, or at least an explanation at check-in. Simply telling customers to “just wait” without kindness or clarity is not acceptable and leaves a very poor impression.read more
Jonathan Bardavid
03:06 01 Sep 25
Took my two kids 16 and 14 whitewater rafting with SMO. This was our first time and it was a... blast. The river and rapids were so much fun and our guide made us feel safe the entire time. I would highly recommend this trip!!read more
Gajen S
03:00 01 Sep 25
Exceptional Service and Rafting. Very good staff. They make it memorable times. Guide Todd was... exceptional.read more
Bart Davis
23:45 31 Aug 25
Incredible experience from A to Z.Bart was an amazing person and guide. The rapids were... exhilarating but not too much for younger aged children to handle. A very very memorable experience and couldn’t recommend more.read more
Sami
18:16 31 Aug 25
We had Bart and he was amazing, getting us wet and telling us about how the lake had changed after... the floodread more
Rachel W.
17:36 31 Aug 25
Shoutout to Brooke and Dee!We had such an amazing time white water rafting with Smokey Mountain... Outdoors! Dee was absolutely incredible, so helpful, friendly, and fun at the front desk/info center. She made the whole experience easy and exciting by steering us in the right direction and making sure we got the most out of our adventure. Then to BROOKE our guide. She was hilarious and informative. She picked my boyfriend up out of the river like a piece of cake haha. Thanks to her, we had the best time! Highly recommend!read more
Lorraine Logsdon
19:26 30 Aug 25
We had the most wonderful time on our Lower River trip with the kids. Our guide was a delight and... we felt we were in good hands through the whole tour. It was a first time for most of us and everyone loved it so much we’re dying to go back. The river was beautiful and on the Lower River trip there was enough excitement to be fun while also having plenty of time to enjoy the view and chat with others on the boat. Highly recommended!read more
gajjar harshad
14:31 30 Aug 25
unforgettable experience. Julie is a nice instructor.
Lars Schurmann
01:01 29 Aug 25
We booked a trip for the whole family. SMO’s premises are in a lovely location, its... beautifully-appointed facilities have a brand new feeling. Our guide - Grayson - was amazing, highly professional and exceptionally well-motivated. He added so much to the overall experience by sharing interesting facts and stories, in addition to his great sense of humour. The entire experience from initial briefing, transfer to the river entry point and the ride itself were an unforgettable experience. We will definitely booking another ride on our next visit. It’s a truly unique thrill at a remarkable reasonable price. Thank you very much to the entire team at SMO!!!read more
PBM
14:19 28 Aug 25
A very smooth operation. The guides are awesome and seem to love what they do and will make sure... you have a great time. They have lockers and showers and a place to get some grub after your trip.read more
brooke williams
14:16 28 Aug 25
Our family of 3 had an awesome time! Perfect amount of thrill and beautiful scenery. My 8 year old... son was nervous at first but Bart, our guide, made him relax and he loved every minute of the river. Bart "nailed" the experience! We will definitely be back!read more
Amber Oliver
23:46 27 Aug 25
Such an amazing experience! Our guide Brooke was so fun, engaging and knowledgeable. We had a... fantastic time!read more
Jared Puthoff
19:14 27 Aug 25
Jennifer Antall
03:39 27 Aug 25
SMO rafting was so much fun and our guide Bart was amazing. Great instruction, conversation, and... fun.read more
Amy B
02:33 26 Aug 25
Well, as the reviews clearly show, this is a must do if you love adventure! The 6 of us were down... from Ontario, Canada, to enjoy the area, and this was something we always wanted to do. Our guide Eli was fantastic and even shared some details about the area, some history and his experiences with rafting and being a guide. We did the upper tour and the kids loved every minute! (3 kids were 8-12 yrs old). Would highly recommend and ask for Eli!read more
Claudia S.
02:11 25 Aug 25
We rafted the Upper Pigeon as a family of 5 with Tia as our guide, the kids as whitewater... first-timers. It was amazing! We had tons of fun and never felt unsafe, not even the youngest, who had been a bit unsure of what to expect. Tia steered the boat professionally and with precise commands. She also offered lots of information on the river and the wildlife and was just so nice to chat with.Overall company: Nice outpost at a very good location, very friendly, organized, great equipment, easy booking.read more
Rilley Jacob
18:55 23 Aug 25
What a wonderful experience made even better by Judo! 10/10 recommend! Add this to your Gatlinburg... bucket list. The views alone are spectacular.read more
Dazon Team
13:10 23 Aug 25
Had a great trip. Our guide was awesome and the river was nice. Can't wait to go again!
Bethany McArthur
11:38 23 Aug 25
Fantastic time! Great guide! Wonderful people. Super fun river. Cool merch in store
Val Frost
20:21 22 Aug 25
We had a blast, and Bart took great care of us!! We will be back again sometime
Justin DeMaio
02:47 22 Aug 25
Our experience was great! Sunny was a great guide and very personable. I'd request her every time.
Ken Throw (KennyT)
17:38 21 Aug 25
The experience has changed since the flood, lost guide is so much better now. Speaking of guides,... our guide was great, she handled the river well and was very pleasant. She went above and beyond to show us a good time, our little one got to steer us in the last 1/4 mile and yell out the paddle commands. Go, have fun!read more
Shaunell
11:48 21 Aug 25
Great time! 3rd time SMO. Highly recommend!!
Nancy Gold
17:55 20 Aug 25
Got my landlubber hubby to go whitewater rafting . . . and he may do it again. Great experience... with Grayson, thank you!read more
Brianna Cipriani
14:50 20 Aug 25
I went on a bachelorette trip and had the best time! There were only 4 of us and we got lucky to... have a private boat! They usually put 6 on one raft. We saw people of all ages having fun. All of the staff including the bus drivers, other guides, receptionists/ store clerks, and food truck workers were so friendly and helpful. Our tour guide Elenor was absolutely fantastic! She was very knowledgeable, funny and skilled! She navigated the rapids well and had a great rapport with my group! We also opted to buy the pictures before we went on the river and I promise you won’t regret it! We love the pictures we got back! Also- the food truck. Omg the food was amazing and pretty decently priced! I forget the name of the food truck but they have a breakfast menu and lunch/ dinner items available. We went in the morning and the rapids were still a ride but were told as the day goes the rapids get a bit rougher. Overall we had an amazing time and I absolutely want to come back!read more
Hayden Panozzo
14:47 20 Aug 25
Friends and I went for our first times and we had an awesome time. Ellenore did an incredible job... as our guideread more
Michelle Boylan
21:06 19 Aug 25
Very disappointed in the communication and lack of forethought. The bus ride to the put in on... interstate 40 took well over an hour. Due to the hurricane damage on the interstate we crawled along in a sweltering hot school bus. The rafting company obviously is aware of the situation on the interstate as the hurricane was in October. Not only did any associate give us heads up regarding the long bus ride, but the company did not provide any water to the guests. When you check in, the rules say you may not carry a water bottle on the river. Upon further questioning, we were told we could take a small water bottle on the raft. We spent $10 on water, only to drink 90% of it on the bus ride. The company certainly could have provided a cooler of water for the bus. The trip was good, our guide pleasant. My negative comments are directed at the company itself and not the staff. You should do better.read more
Charles Carter
19:32 19 Aug 25
Had a blast! Staff was very knowledgeable and very friendly. Looks like they have new facilities.... In the main check-in cabin, they have any last-minute items you may need (sunscreen, hats, water shoes, etc). The tour was about 90 minutes. They also have a food truck on the premise...get the Crack Fries.read more
Brad Blanke
18:23 17 Aug 25
Poop Face
03:01 17 Aug 25
Sully the raft guide, more like Sully the legend. If an elegant swan and and a graceful gazelle had... a spirit animal, it would be Sully.She was the most cool raft guide ever. I recommend her services.read more
Brianne Daly
17:56 15 Aug 25
Highly recommend this excursion if you are visiting Gatlinburg! Miami was our guide, and he... couldn’t have been better! We definitely will be back!read more
Jillian Dempsey
21:23 14 Aug 25
Great experience!! Polly was awesome and gave us a great food recommendation afterwards at The Bean... Trees. Crew was funny, friendly and personable the whole time. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!read more
Megan Corbitt
10:39 14 Aug 25
My two boys and I decided to whitewater raft for our last day of vacation, and we couldn’t be... happier with our decision. Our raft guide, Miami, took great care of us, and made the trip down the river even more fun. Thanks Miami!read more
Andrew Kinzie
23:05 13 Aug 25
We had an awesome time on our rafting experience! Juno was an excellent guide, was experienced and... guided us to all the right spots. Overall a great experience for a reasonable price.read more
Jimmy Staffey
19:52 13 Aug 25
Jordan G
01:28 13 Aug 25
First time white water rafting, and it was an awesome experience. Great balance of adrenaline... filled moments and relaxing times to enjoy the scenery. Our guide, Trevor, was excellent and really added to the great experience.Trevor deserves a bonus.read more
Lane Family
00:23 13 Aug 25
I went into this trip fully prepared to chicken out… but I’m happy to report I stayed in the raft... the whole time! We did the 3/4 rapids—enough excitement to make me feel brave without making me update my will. Our guide, TJ, deserves a medal for being so personable and calming; within minutes he had me feeling like I’d been rafting my whole life (spoiler: I hadn’t). The views were gorgeous, the ride was smooth yet thrilling, and I felt 100% safe the entire time. Worth every penny—we’re even thinking about going again before we leave, which is saying something for a first-timer who almost said “nope.”read more
Noura E
02:55 12 Aug 25
Great experience. Or guide was friendly and made us feel safe and comfortable. We were a part of 7... with some who can’t swim. We chose the lower rafting and really enjoyed it.read more
Bernetta Wilhelm
02:45 11 Aug 25
We had the best River rafting experience. Slim was our guide, she was fantastic and went above and... beyond to give us the best experience with lots of fun. I would recommend this company if you’re looking for great experience. We did another company on the same day, same river, they didn’t hold a candle to SMO Rafting!read more
Denise Sterling
18:43 10 Aug 25
This was my favorite part of my family's trip to the Smokies! Our guide was amazing, the views... were beautiful, and everything was well-organized and right on time!read more
Dustin Carter
16:30 10 Aug 25
What an awesome time! Bart was such a phenomenal guide who knew exactly how to get the kids wet! We... will definitely return! Thanks again Bart for the memorable trip for our daughter’s first rafting adventure!-Team Wildflowersread more
Gabi Glaser
17:22 09 Aug 25
TJ was great and made the trip super fun!
Allison Adams
14:08 09 Aug 25
We had a big group with various appetites for a wild ride and everyone had a great time. Have to... shout out our guide Bart, the nervous 9 year old with us in the car ride home immediately asked if we could do that again before vacation was over, but specifically with Bart, and stated Bart was "almost as funny as Conan O'Brien" (the highest compliment she gives), was hoping Bart was also our guide for horseback riding, and now thinks she could maybe go back and be a guide when she's older. We got to hear a lot about the area and enjoy the scenery, but with a healthy dose of thrills and getting soaked.read more
Tommy Robinson
12:12 09 Aug 25
First class operation. The upper pigeon was so much fun. Price was fair. Bart our guide must be... superman in disguise.read more
Christine Hardin
03:43 09 Aug 25
We had an amazing time rafting down pigeon river with TJ. He was a phenomenal guide. He not only... reassured my 9yo daughter that she was saf, but he also told her h that he would help her if she needed him to. TJ also gave us some great information about the rapids, the changes hurricanes have had on the river and some historical information. TJ was the best and we appreciated his dedication, information and support through the journey!!read more
Kristina Miles
02:24 09 Aug 25
Max was a great guide! Crossed off my bucket list for activities 🙂 thrilling and at the same time... relaxingread more
Vanessa Gaul
22:15 08 Aug 25
Amazing rafing experience! Great for beginners but also still fun for seasoned rafters. Chloe the... guide was hilarious and sassy! We had an amazing time on pidgeon river and would definitely go again, even considered going a second time in the same trip!read more
Randall Stellema
00:12 08 Aug 25
We had a blast and definitely will be back someday. We went through some wild rapids and we all... stayed in boat. Best part of our vacation having to work together with children to keep raft heading right direction.read more
joe goodman
23:06 07 Aug 25
Outstanding family outdoor experience! Our instructor and guide were great, knowledgeable and... funny… especially keeping the younger kids entertained. The experience itself was amazing. Beginner or veteran, just a fun time with the River Raft crew!read more
Mady Bolster
18:53 07 Aug 25
Such a great first-time rafting experience. Our guide Chloe was AWESOME! She made us feel so safe... and comfortable but knew exactly when to have some fun. Will be back!!!read more
Lauren Ramos
18:49 07 Aug 25
We had a large group and had a great experience. Our guides were Peyton, Sara and Dextor. This... outfit is by far the best in the River. Our guides were awesome. Very knowledgeable about the area. If you are worried about little ones on the upper river, it was a great experience for our littles who are 8 and under 55 lbs. They were fine and I felt perfectly safe with them in the rafts.read more
Daniel Teater
13:36 07 Aug 25
We had a family of 6 and used SMO to do white water rapids for the afternoon. It was a gorgeous day... in August (temp around 75). According to our fabulous and amazing guide Eleanor (get her if you can!!), the post hurricane river landscape has changed dramatically, but we still had a lot of fun! The SMO buildings are pretty much brand new (built in Feb 25) because of that hurricane as a result. Everything about the experience was great, and I would highly recommend it.read more
Paige Wright
03:12 07 Aug 25
Great family activity! The guide was great, it was well organized. Worth the money!
Steven Blick
02:44 07 Aug 25
Great staff. Guides were very professional but also a lot of fun. Second time with SMO and will be... back again in the future.read more
kim schipper
22:38 05 Aug 25
Super fun. Our guide Cade was amazing, funny, and super chill. None of us had ever white water... rafted before and he made it super fun and eased the minds of us that were a bit nervous 😉read more
Devendra Shah
18:21 05 Aug 25
Awesome experience. Never rafted before but our guide Max was amazing and kept us safe and took... good care. Great scenery as well!read more
Josiah Gilbert
17:00 05 Aug 25
Oaks was awesome! He was a great guide who knew the river like the back of his hand, and what I... mean is he literally has 1000s of hours on the river with 0 boat flip overs which is really impressive. The river was amazing and so much fun, I’ve never gone river rafting before and this was so much fun! Give Oaks a raise or something because he was seriously amazing as a guide and it was so much fun. He’s very responsible and safe while we all were having a great time. Highly recommend this place, and I highly recommend Oaks as a guide!read more
Robin Thomas
08:42 05 Aug 25
Oh my gosh this place is "TOP NOTCH". Do this with this company. Very friendly and very... informative. Everyone there was fanrastic!read more
Vetri Selvan
21:01 04 Aug 25
We had an amazing first-time river rafting experience with Smoky Mountain Outdoors! As a family of... four trying rafting for the very first time, we weren’t sure what to expect—but it turned out to be one of the most memorable adventures we’ve had.Our guide, Wallace, was fantastic! She kept us entertained the entire time and made sure we felt safe and comfortable throughout the trip. Her knowledge of the river, local area, and little fun facts made the journey even more enjoyable. She truly added a personal touch to the whole experience.The staff was friendly, well-organized, and everything ran smoothly from start to finish.One small area for improvement would be the photo experience. The photography team captured great shots, but all the photos were taken from the same location. It would’ve been even better to have pictures from different angles or spots along the river to capture more of the adventure.read more
J.J. Calnon
16:14 04 Aug 25
We loved our guide, he was excellent. (Despite being a Miami Dolphins fan :-)) We had a wonderful... time. Highly recommend for all.read more
Toya Paneque
15:34 04 Aug 25
The perfect way to end my trip. Waves were exciting, the water was wonderful (got to swim a... little), guide was great and a Florida girl!read more
Brigitta Bolyós
08:04 04 Aug 25
We've had a fantastic time on the upper river trip with my 10 and 12 year old kids! Our guide, Bart... was super cool and kept the vibes up the whole time. The other 4 tourists in the raft with us were much fun as well. This activity was our favorite during our trip to the area and we all wanted to do it again before we were even finished! We will definitely be back when we visit again and will for sure recommend SMO rafting to our friends and family!read more
Air Plane Balloons
18:06 03 Aug 25
An unforgettable adrenaline-filled experience!We went rafting with this incredible team and it was... one of the most exciting adventures we've ever had. From the start, they gave us all the necessary instructions to make us feel safe and enjoy ourselves to the fullest. The river had the perfect amount of excitement, and every rapid was pure fun.The guides were super professional, attentive, and had a great vibe. Plus, the scenery was breathtaking. Definitely recommended for those looking for adventure, laughter, and a good dose of nature!💦🚣♂️🌊 We would come back a thousand times over!read more
Amanda Johnson
00:00 03 Aug 25
Great experience! Knowledgable and friendly staff. You won't be disappointed!
Shawn Reynolds
14:27 02 Aug 25
Anna was our guide. She is very fun and made great conversations, telling us the history of the... river. She is a strong woman, lifting the boat all by herself!!read more
Charles McBride
03:16 01 Aug 25
I highly recommend this rafting trip for anyone looking for an exciting outdoor activity. It’s a... fantastic way to connect with nature, challenge yourself, and create unforgettable memories. I can’t wait to go again!read more
Angela Gerke
01:03 01 Aug 25
We had so much fun at SMO rafting! We had a group of 8 (2 rafts ages 8-67) all first time rafters.... We were considering other rafting companies but went with SMO bc their trip is the longest. I am so happy we did. The details are seemless to follow no matter what ur experience level is and bc the guides are so awesome it was an incredible experience for everyone! The trip along the mountains is beautiful and so much fun. I felt like we were well prepared by the guide for what to do and how to be successful. I cannot say enough great things about this experience and this company. 🙌🤩read more
heather c.
23:50 31 Jul 25
Emma out guide was very helpful and easy to talk to. Overall very professional and a fun time.
Ryan Colby
21:46 31 Jul 25
Had a great time today. Ty was our guide, definitely the best one on the water today. We will be... back!!read more
Paget Cook
19:09 31 Jul 25
We had a great time! Our guide, Miami, was experienced and put us at ease. The check in process was... efficient and easy. Beautiful grounds at the outpost and the gift shop has everything in case something was forgotten. We chose the lower rafting which worked well for our inexperienced family. An awesome time!read more
Lily B
19:09 31 Jul 25
Fun, relaxing, and had beautiful scenery!! Our guide Ty was funny and told us a bunch of cool... facts!! 10/10 I recommend!read more
Erica Dorsey
14:18 31 Jul 25
This was so much fun for our whole family!! Highly recommend. T.J. was an amazing guide! He was... full of knowledge, and quickly put my 9 year old's nerves at ease! It was easy to tell how much he enjoys his job and the passion he has for his company. Can't say enough about how much we enjoyed T.J. and the whole experience!read more
Luis Calvo
13:51 31 Jul 25
Richard Fox
12:03 30 Jul 25
Had a ton of fun very relaxing but exciting at the same time
Josh Johnson
03:42 30 Jul 25
We had a great time rafting. Took our kids for the first time. Bryce was our tour guide, he was... awesome. Just keep an eye out for those beaversharks!read more
sn bhu
01:24 30 Jul 25
Experienced first time the white water rafting and it was cool
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Cipriano M.
2020-09-22 14:44:13
I was eager to conquer my first white water rafting experience a few weeks ago. I always wanted to experience this sport first-hand but was scared. This... read more
Ashleigh H.
2020-06-15 06:14:39
My family and I went white water rafting with Logan as our guide this past Saturday and let me tell you, it was a BLAST. Not only was the water and the view... read more
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
What’s included in the Lower River Rafting trip?
Here are some of the things you can expect to experience when you go on one of our Lower River Rafting trips:
Trip Format
To ensure a smooth start to your trip, please check in at our riverside outpost office at least 30 minutes before your scheduled trip time. This gives you a chance to get ready, use the restrooms, and grab a locker for your valuables ($2 cash only). The put-in location is at the outpost, where you’ll then paddle 5 miles downstream. After your adventure is over, our bus picks you up and brings you back to the outpost. This trip is great for families with kids!
Professional Guide
We have a professional guide accompany you on your trip so the only thing you have to focus on is having fun! The guide is there to help keep you safe and guarantee you have a great time. Our guides will share information about the area, tell jokes, and calm any nerves you have about rafting. Each of our guides has completed a training program that includes at least 15–20 trips down the river, and is First-Aid Certified.
Trip Times/Water Releases
For cooler temperatures: For optimum comfort – synthetic, quick-drying layers. We don’t recommend cotton – it holds water and wicks away body heat. Secure shoes with a heel strap are required. (tennis shoes, water shoes, sports sandals with a heel strap). Wool or fleece socks will help keep you warmer.
Summer: Swimsuits and shorts work best. Secure shoes with a heel strap are required (tennis shoes, water shoes, sports sandals with a heel strap). Bare feet and flip-flops are not allowed. Don’t forget to bring a change of clothes and a towel. Cancellation Policies
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- May – September: Guaranteed water releases Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday & Holiday Sundays.
For cooler temperatures: For optimum comfort – synthetic, quick-drying layers. We don’t recommend cotton – it holds water and wicks away body heat. Secure shoes with a heel strap are required. (tennis shoes, water shoes, sports sandals with a heel strap). Wool or fleece socks will help keep you warmer.
Summer: Swimsuits and shorts work best. Secure shoes with a heel strap are required (tennis shoes, water shoes, sports sandals with a heel strap). Bare feet and flip-flops are not allowed. Don’t forget to bring a change of clothes and a towel. Cancellation Policies
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