Lower Pigeon River Rafting Tour

Overview

Closest rafting to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. Family fun for children as young as 3! This trip is an amazing outdoor experience on the 5.5-mile Lower Pigeon Rafting Trip. Great for young children or those looking for more of a float trip.

City: Hartford

Mon 23 Sep

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Starting at $37.26

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Mon 23 Sep

Starting at $37.26

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What's Included

Professional guide

All required rafting equipment

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Swimsuits and shorts work best. Secure shoes with a heel-strap are required (tennis shoes, water shoes, or sport 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
Minimum age is 3 years

What To Expect

Pigeon River

We have a big facility with picnic tables and a food truck, plenty of parking. We are located by the Pigeon river and there is a campground right next to us.

Smoky Mountain Outdoors Rafting

The River Outpost is where all customers check in to go down the river. Everyone needs to show up 45 minutes before there schedule time in order to check in.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (139)

587kristyd

Aug 2019

We went on the lower pigeon trip as we had small children. There really was nothing wrong with this outfitter, except that they tell you to be there 45 minutes early, then were running a half hour late. Considering tours don’t run in the morning and we had to drive an hour to get to the location, this trip ate up our whole day for 1 hour on the river. Our 4,5, and 8 year olds enjoyed themselves, but as an adult I would have preferred more rapids that the upper river tour offered.

Response from Host

Aug 2019

Thank you for the feedback on your recent trip, and I apologize for the trip delay. The first week of August was a bit of a struggle with road construction slowing us down, and I am sorry for that. I agree the lower trip is great for the kids but a little bit more scenic. I hope that we see you again when the kids are old enough to give the Upper a try. Have a wonderful summer, and thank you again for sharing your comments.

Derrick S

Aug 2019

The whole trip was very nice and had a lot of scenery to look at. Brie, our guide, was super nice and very social.

Response from Host

Aug 2019

I think the Pigeon RIver Gorge has some of the prettiest views in the Smokies, and I'm glad to hear you enjoyed them as well. And thank you for the great comments about your guide Brie. She works super-hard to make sure everyone has a great time on the trip. I hope we see you again on your next trip to the Smokies, and have a great rest of the summer.

BeaAlby

Jul 2019

We had a great time rafting! Our youngest is too young to do the Upper River course, so we opted for the Lower River. It was fun, and the kids enjoyed it a lot but as an adult, it was a little underwhelming. No fault on anyone, just that for the littles to be able to enjoy and stay safe, this course can't be full of rapids. Our guide, Clay, was awesome and told my kids lots of little jokes that added to the fun. We will definitely be visiting again!

Response from Host

Aug 2019

Thank you for the great feedback on your trip and I'm glad you enjoyed your time with the kids and with your guide Clay. We look forward to seeing you for your next adventure!