White Water Rafting Pigeon Forge on the Pigeon River in Tennessee.

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Pigeon River, TN

Whitewater Raft through the Great Smoky Mountains

Add some adventure to your Smoky Mountain vacation with a whitewater rafting trip on the Pigeon River – conveniently located near Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Asheville, and Maggie Valley. NOC offers two invigorating trips on the Pigeon River, so children as young as 3 can enjoy the cool mountain whitewater.

Raft the Upper Pigeon for a full dose of excitement as you splash your way through more than a dozen Class III and IV rapids, including Accelerator, Roller Coaster, and Lost Guide. If gentle rapids and swimming holes are more your speed, float the Lower Pigeon – ideal for families and groups with young children. Either way, you’ll enjoy the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains from a completely new perspective.

Whitewater Rafting on the Pigeon River is the perfect addition to any Smoky Mountain summer vacation. Start your newest family tradition with NOC!

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Save 20%

Rinse & Repeat Discount

Raft more, save more! Book 2 NOC whitewater rafting trips on different rivers and save 10%, book 3 different rivers and save 15%, or book 4 different rivers and save 20% on your entire rafting reservation.
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