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Best Whitewater Rafting in the Smokies!

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Come enjoy the Smoky Mountains by rafting the Pigeon River. Ride down the river with experienced guides and enjoy the highlight of your vacation. This half day whitewater rafting trip will be the talk of your vacation. The outpost is in close proximity to Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville and Knoxville, Tennessee and a short drive from Asheville, North Carolina.


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Are you looking for an exciting adventure or vacation activity?

Big Creek Expeditions is a whitewater rafting company located on the Pigeon River in beautiful Hartford, Tennessee. Big Creek Expeditions specializes in offering large groups the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains on a professionally guided whitewater rafting adventure. We offer two different rafting tours appropriate for any age and skill level. Big Creek Expeditions will coordinate both tours to accommodate the skill level of everyone in your group. The Pigeon River is the closest whitewater rafting to the Knoxville, Asheville, Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville area.

Trips are offered from March until November depending on water levels and weather. Call toll free to reserve your spot today! Book online and early to save!

Upper Trip

Upper Pigeon River Tour

Enjoy the scenery of the Great Smoky Mountains and Cherokee National Forest while traversing 6 miles of continuous rapids with exciting drops and exhilarating views. The Upper Pigeon River Tour offers 60 plus rapids that include Class III and IV whitewater. This offers your group the perfect outdoor adventure and no experience is necessary. (Minimum age limit: 8 years or 70 pounds)

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Lower Trip

Lower Pigeon River Tour

The Lower Pigeon River Tour is more relaxing and better suited for those who seek a more leisurely trip and children that don’t meet the requirements for the Upper Pigeon River Tour. The Lower Pigeon River Tour consists of Class I and II whitewater and allows for plenty of time for swimming and playing in the river! (Minimum Age: 3 years old)

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Contact Information

Big Creek Expeditions
3541 Hartford Rd.
Hartford, TN 37753

Toll Free: 1-866-477-7238
Outpost Local: (423) 487-0178
Fax: (865) 357-1465

Big Creek Expeditions