Booking is Now Open for the 2024 Whitewater Rafting Season


By jfelderman March 1, 2024

Booking is Now Open for the 2024 Whitewater Rafting Season

Now Accepting Reservations for 2024

We are now accepting bookings March through September 2024. 

Choose from three Trip options


(1) the upper river trip for the most exciting adventure (2) the lower river rip for a more relaxing and scenic experience (3) a full day trip including both the upper and lower river.

We are here to make your trip to the river the highlight of your Gatlinburg vacation


Our professional guides and staff will ensure your visit is one you will remember and cannot wait to book the next time you visit Gatlinburg.  We provide the best amenities on the Pigeon River for everyone in your group to enjoy their day on the river.  Our facilities include free parking on site next to our outpost, quick and easy check-in with our friendly staff, clean and spacious restrooms, showers, and changing areas for your convenience, picnic areas and food trucks for lunch and snacks before and after your trip, and a fully stocked merchandise store for all the photos and souvenirs to take back with you when you finish your day trip to the Pigeon River.

We offer the premiere adventure for Whitewater Rafting Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. 


Book online or call for availability.

Upper River Trips Raft the Upper Pigeon River.

Scenic Float Trips Enjoy the Lower Pigeon River.  Relax and take in the scenery.
Full Day Trips Book a full day trip.  Raft the Upper & Lower Pigeon River.
Group Bookings We accept groups of all sizes.
Use Promo Code BCE$10 at online cart checkout

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