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Pigeon River Whitewater Rafting

Raft the Pigeon River with NOC

Family River Rafting Trips Near Gatlinburg, TN!

For family adventure, raft Tennessee's Big Pigeon River, near Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville. Pigeon River whitewater rafting features spirited Class III-IV rapids that flow along the eastern border of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

This is NOC's most condensed whitewater experience—a full dose of excitement and scenery in just three short hours. Dam-controlled water releases ensure quality whitewater action Tuesdays through Thursdays and Saturdays, Memorial Day through Labor Day. Unscheduled releases do continue into other months of the year, please call for availability. Make this summertime classic part of your Smoky Mountain, Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg vacation!

Pigeon River Rafting Photos & Videos

Click the thumbnails below to see pictures from NOC Pigeon whitewater adventures:

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"Just wanted to let you know what a great time we had on the rafting trip. The older girls ended up doing the Upper Pigeon and we did the Lower Pigeon with the five year olds...everything worked out wonderfully. Your company, by far, goes above and beyond."
—J. Sansonetti
Tampa, FL
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Pigeon River Whitewater Rafting Trips


PigeonUP Upper Pigeon Trip
5 Miles/1.5 Hours on the River
Splash through big, bouncy wave trains and nearly-continuous Class II-IV rapids. This trip is sure to get active youngsters soaked and smiling.bookitnow_new

PigeonLow Lower Pigeon Trip
4 Miles/1.5 Hours on the River
This family float trip is available for kids as young as 3. Splashing and swimming encouraged!  Minimum age of 3 years old.bookitnow_new
   

"We had a great time, and this was the most kid-friendly place in all of the Smokies. We will definitely be back!"
—L. Meadows
Greenup, KY

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All NOC Pigeon River trips depart from our Pigeon outpost, in Hartford, TN, just a few miles east of Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville. Driving Directions to NOC's Pigeon Outpost

Looking for your trip photos? Find photos of NOC rafting trips here

Still want to read more? Check out these NOC blogs on the Pigeon and Gatlinburg Area:

Summertime on the Pigeon River

Knoxville's ABC Affiliate Profiles NOC's Great Outpost

Hike: Forney Ridge Trail to Andrews Bald 

NOC Gatlinburg in Nearby Gatlinburg, TN

When planning your Great Smokies visit, be sure to include Pigeon River rafting and a trip to NOC Gatlinburg in downtown Gatlinburg, the gateway to Smokies adventure!

Gatlinburg cabins and chalets are the perfect complement to a wonderful dining experience

 

 
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