Gatlinburg Whitewater Rafting In March

Surrounded by the beautiful Smoky Mountains, Rafting in the Smokies Pigeon River is one of the most accessible outposts in East Tennessee.

Aside from offering two different rafting trips, they also offer zip canopy tours and challenging rope courses. 

To ensure everyone’s safety, riders are accompanied by certified and trained river guides. Enjoy a 5.5 mile trip on the upper section of the Pigeon River featuring 12 Class III and 3 Class IV adrenaline-pumping white water rapids.

No experience is necessary for 8 years old and above, and if you’re looking for a little less adventure, they also offer Lower Pigeon River Scenic Family Float Trips featuring Class I and Class II rapids. 

Smoky Mountain Outdoors is located in Hartford, TN, and are just 45 minutes away from Gatlinburg.

If safety is your concern, no worries because Smoky Mountains Outdoors is one of the leading outfitters that sets the bar high when it comes to safety and fun on the waters ever since 1933. 

For extreme white water rafting adventure, go for the Upper River Trip which is a 6.5-mile ride featuring class 3 and 4 rapids.

For a more extreme ride, they also offer extreme upper river rafting where you’ll ride a smaller boat as you hit bigger waves and more extreme rapids. 

For family fun adventure and those who seek a calmer and more relaxed ride, there is the lower river rafting which is a 5.5 mile trip through the scenic Pigeon Forge River.

Every ride is accompanied by experienced and certified guides for a fun and safe trip on the river. 

Located in Hartford, TN, Rip Roaring Adventures has been offering the best white water rafting in the Smokies for over 20 years!

Enjoy a gentle 6-mile ride on the Lower Pigeon River that features class I and II rapids that are perfect for families. They also offer Upper Pigeon River rides for the thrill-seekers, featuring class III & IV rapids, certainly extreme but still also safe enough for the entire family. 

Children 8 years old and above are welcome to join this Smoky Mountains adventure! 

For those who are going for a rafting trip, there are showers and changing facilities onsite. A free picnic area and fire pit are also in the area for those who would rather watch family or friends on their rafting adventure. 

For those who just want a relaxing ride, the Lower Pigeon Rafting Adventure is safe enough for riders 3 y/o and up, featuring gentle rapids and swimming holes.

Their Upper Pigeon rafting expedition is a 5 mile trip along the scenic river with rapids that go from class III to IV plus refreshing swimming holes for riders to enjoy along the way.

If thrill is what you seek! go for their extreme Upper Pigeon Adventure which is a 5 mile scenic trip down the river in a smaller raft while hitting extreme rapids. Every ride is fully guided by a certified guide. 

Big Bear Rafting offer rafting trips from March through September which are all accompanied by professionally trained and certified white water rafting guides. 

They offer Lower Pigeon River trips featuring Class I and II rapids that are just perfect for families looking for a relaxing time on the water. Upper Pigeon River, on the other hand, features steep granite cliffs, breathtaking views, and Class III and IV rapids. 

Each rafting trip starts upon arrival at Big Bear’s Hartford outpost where you will have a thorough trip & safety talk, along with the introduction of your guide.