Pigeon River Rafting - TN Smokies

The best White Water rafting at Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge!

PIGEON RIVER TRIPS: Lower Pigeon, Upper Pigeon
INTENSITY: Gentle to Exciting
Minimum Ages: 4 years & 8 years
LOCATION: Hartford, TN
LENGTH: 2 Hours, 2.5 hours, or 1 day
PRICE: From $29.95 to $79.95
Packages Available: Raft & Zip, Raft & Jeep
SEASON: May - Labor Day Guaranteed Releases

Upper Pigeon Rafting

The Upper Pigeon is an ideal half-day trip for novices, families and youth groups. This five mile section is a fast, non-stop series of rapids including 12 intermediate class III and class IV rapids where you’ll experience the splashy thrill of the Great Smokies best white water. After Labor Day we raft as long as water levels permits, it can vary from a class 1-2 rapids on Natural flow and go up to 3-4 if the power plant releases the dam.

Details

Minimum Age: 8 years
Intensity Level: Exciting but not strenuous. No previous white water experience needed.
Trip Length: Approximately 2 hours (1 hour on the river)
Equipment Furnished: Raft, paddle, PFD, helmet and paddling jacket if needed.
Season: May to Labor Day Guaranteed Releases: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday. Water level permitting: trips available March - October

PRICING

Day	Pricing	Group Pricing
Tues - Thurs	$44.95	$39.95
Saturday	$44.95	$39.95
*Prices are per person & don't include tax.

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Lower Pigeon Rafting

The Lower Pigeon is an ideal first rafting experience, and with an age limit as low as 4, it’s the best trip in the southeast for your littlest boaters. If you’re looking for a fun, relaxing river trip for the whole family, with time to play in the water and enjoy the scenery, then this 5 mile stretch of Class I and II rapids is the trip for you!

Details

Minimum Age: 4 years
Intensity Level: Gentle. No previous white water experience needed.
Trip Length: Approximately 2.5 hours (1.5 hours on the river)
Equipment Furnished: Raft, paddle, PFD, helmet and paddling jacket if needed.
Season: May - Labor Day, Guaranteed Releases: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday.

PRICING

Day	Pricing	Group Pricing
Tues - Thurs	$39.95	$34.95
Saturday	$39.95	$34.95
*Prices are per person & don't include tax.

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Raft and Zip Package

What’s Included In This Package

Pigeon River Trip
Waterfall Gorge Canopy Tour or River Zip
Lunch at Wildwater Pigeon River Dog House (Waterfall package)

Details

Available: Early May - Labor Day on Lower, Available thru October on Upper Pigeon (water dependent).
Plus taxes and fees
Cannot be combined with other offers
All activities can be done in one single day or split over two days, your choice!

PRICING

Trip	Pricing
Upper/Waterfall w/lunch	$109.99
Upper/River Zip	$79.99
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No trip to Great Smoky Mountains National Park is complete without a rafting trip on the Pigeon River, also known as the Big Pigeon River. Wildwater offers trips on both the Upper and Lower Pigeon River from our location in Hartford, TN just outside of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. It’s also an easy drive from Maggie Valley and Asheville, NC. With a white water rafting trip, you'll see the Smokies from a whole new perspective! Rafting in the Smoky Mountains on the Pigeon River is a great trip for all ages. Pigeon River Rafting trip prices start at $29.95.

What is the Difference between the Upper and Lower PIgeon River Sections?

The Pigeon River offers two exciting trips ranging from big splashy white water to a quiet float for the youngest first-timers. The popular Upper Pigeon is five miles of intermediate class III and class IV rapids - with views into the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, making for a thrilling ride through drops like Powerhouse, Big Rock, Roller Coaster, Lost Guide and Double Reactionary.
The easy-going Lower Pigeon is the perfect trip for novices, for families with small children or those seeking a fun and relaxing river experience. This is a mellow 2.5 hour trip on class I and II white water, and has the lowest age restriction of any trip Wildwater runs - age 4!

Summer Rafting on the Pigeon

Summer trips are scheduled 4 days a week, from Memorial Day thru Labor Day: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday plus Saturday.

Early Spring & Fall Rafting

There are no scheduled water releases in the Spring & Fall in the Tennessee Smokies on the Pigeon River. However, we often are able to raft on gorgeous fall days when seasonal rains have brought the levels up, or when the power companies need to release water for extra power generation. Water levels range from class I-II and sometimes we get class IV rapids! We usually don’t know levels until time of rafting - so call our reservations office for more information and reservations!

What to Expect On Your Pigeon Trip

Enjoy breathtaking views of the Smoky Mountains while visiting us in Hartford. The Wildwater facility offers a clean shower house, two cozy shops to browse through, and our very own Pigeon River Dog House where you can enjoy a delicious lunch or afternoon snack. We have two pavilions to enjoy a picnic lunch with your family. You can also enjoy a friendly game of volleyball or cornhole before or after your trip. All Pigeon River trips have a guide in every raft.