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Rafting & Tubing

Hit the rivers around the Smokies for whitewater rafting, lazy river tubing, and kayaking adventures. The Little River and Pigeon River are local favorites.

Soaky Mountain Waterpark Sevierville

Soaky Mountain Waterpark

50-acre waterpark with Tennessee's first coaster

★★★★★ 4.5 (8,932 reviews)
place175 Gists Creek Rd, Sevierville, TN 37876
scheduleSeasonal: Mid-May through early September, 10 AM - 7 PM
phone(833) 687-6259
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Great Smoky Mountains Railroad Bryson City

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

Scenic train rides from Bryson City

★★★★★ 4.6 (8,765 reviews)
place226 Everett St, Bryson City, NC 28713
scheduleDepartures vary
phone(800) 872-4681
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Ober Mountain Gatlinburg

Ober Mountain

Year-round mountain fun and winter sports

★★★★☆ 4.4 (8,765 reviews)
place1001 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
scheduleMon-Sun: 9AM - 9PM
phone(865) 436-5423
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Big Creek Expeditions Hartford

Big Creek Expeditions

Rafting trips on Pigeon River

★★★★★ 4.7 (5,432 reviews)
place3541 Hartford Rd, Hartford, TN 37753
scheduleMar-Oct: 8AM-6PM
phone(877) 642-7238
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Abrams Falls Trail Great Smoky Mountains NP

Abrams Falls Trail

5-mile trail to powerful waterfall

★★★★★ 4.7 (5,234 reviews)
placeCades Cove, Great Smoky Mountains NP
scheduleSunrise to Sunset
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Oconaluftee Island Park Cherokee

Oconaluftee Island Park

Picnic and river activities in Cherokee

★★★★★ 4.8 (4,109 reviews)
placeUS-441, Cherokee, NC 28719
scheduleOpen 24 hours
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Abrams Falls - Cades Cove National Park

Abrams Falls - Cades Cove

Powerful 20-ft waterfall & scenic trail

★★★★★ 4.8 (3,456 reviews)
placeAbrams Falls Trail (off Cades Cove Loop Road)
scheduleDaylight Hours
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NOC Lower Pigeon Rafting Hartford

NOC Lower Pigeon Rafting

Family-friendly scenic rafting

★★★★★ 4.6 (3,456 reviews)
place1077 Highway 321, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
scheduleMar-Oct: 8AM-6PM
phone(828) 785-5082
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Wilderness at the Smokies - Wild WaterDome Sevierville

Wilderness at the Smokies - Wild WaterDome

Indoor waterpark with year-round fun

★★★★☆ 4.3 (3,456 reviews)
place1424 Old Knoxville Hwy, Sevierville, TN 37876
schedule9 AM - 10 PM
phone(877) 325-9453
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NOC Upper Pigeon Whitewater Hartford

NOC Upper Pigeon Whitewater

Thrilling Class III-IV whitewater rapids

★★★★★ 4.7 (2,876 reviews)
place1077 Highway 321, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
scheduleMar-Oct: 8AM-6PM
phone(828) 785-5082
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Smoky Mountain River Rat Tubing Townsend

Smoky Mountain River Rat Tubing

Lazy river tubing in Townsend

★★★★★ 4.6 (2,876 reviews)
place205 Wears Valley Rd, Townsend, TN 37882
schedule10 AM - 5 PM
phone(865) 448-8888
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Cataract Falls National Park

Cataract Falls

Accessible waterfall near Sugarlands

★★★★★ 4.6 (2,106 reviews)
placeCove Mountain Trail, Great Smoky Mountains
scheduleOpen 24 hours
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Pigeon Forge Snow Pigeon Forge

Pigeon Forge Snow

Indoor snow tubing year-round

★★★★☆ 4.4 (1,876 reviews)
place2533 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
schedule10 AM - 8 PM
phone(865) 365-1500
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Raft Outdoor Adventures Hartford

Raft Outdoor Adventures

Thrilling whitewater rafting

★★★★★ 4.7 (1,876 reviews)
place3635 Trail Hollow Rd, Hartford, TN 37753
schedule8 AM - 8 PM
phone(800) 318-9898
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Wild Bear Falls Water Park Gatlinburg

Wild Bear Falls Water Park

Exciting water slides and lazy rivers

★★★★☆ 4.2 (1,876 reviews)
place915 Westgate Resorts Rd, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
schedule11 AM - 9 PM
phone(865) 430-4800
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Indian Creek Falls Trail Bryson City, NC

Indian Creek Falls Trail

Hike to two waterfalls on Deep Creek

★★★★★ 4.5 (1,876 reviews)
placeDeep Creek, Bryson City, NC
scheduleSunrise to Sunset
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Wild WaterDome Indoor Waterpark Sevierville

Wild WaterDome Indoor Waterpark

Year-round indoor waterpark fun

★★★★★ 4.5 (1,646 reviews)
place190 Gists Creek Rd, Sevierville, TN 37876
schedule10 AM - 10 PM
phone(865) 453-7777
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Little River Trail Great Smoky Mountains NP

Little River Trail

Scenic 12.4-mile river trail

★★★★★ 4.6 (1,432 reviews)
placeElkmont, Great Smoky Mountains NP
scheduleSunrise to Sunset
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Little River Gem Mine & Rock Shop Pigeon Forge

Little River Gem Mine & Rock Shop

Gemstone panning and mineral shop

★★★★★ 4.8 (1,234 reviews)
place3324 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
scheduleMon-Sat: 10AM - 5PM
phone(865) 774-4224
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Wild Bear Tubing Sevierville

Wild Bear Tubing

Year-round snow tubing experience

★★★★★ 4.5 (987 reviews)
place1980 Pittman Center Rd, Sevierville, TN 37876
schedule10 AM - 5 PM (Seasonal)
phone(865) 774-8989
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The Townsend Wye Townsend

The Townsend Wye

Popular swimming spot at river confluence

★★★★★ 4.8 (880 reviews)
placeLaurel Creek Rd & Little River Road, Townsend, TN 37882
scheduleOpen 24 hours
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Baskins Creek Falls National Park

Baskins Creek Falls

40-foot waterfall with a 3-mile hike

★★★★★ 4.6 (876 reviews)
placeBaskins Creek Trail (via Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail)
scheduleDaylight Hours
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Kephart Prong Trail Great Smoky Mountains NP

Kephart Prong Trail

Easy 4-mile trail to CCC remains

★★★★☆ 4.4 (765 reviews)
placeNewfound Gap Road, Great Smoky Mountains NP
scheduleSunrise to Sunset
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Cucumber Gap Loop Trail Great Smoky Mountains NP

Cucumber Gap Loop Trail

Easy 5.5-mile loop with waterfalls

★★★★★ 4.5 (654 reviews)
placeElkmont, Great Smoky Mountains NP
scheduleSunrise to Sunset
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Mountain Cove Marina - Pontoon Rentals Sevierville

Mountain Cove Marina - Pontoon Rentals

Pontoon boat rentals on scenic lake

★★★★★ 4.6 (543 reviews)
place1590 Dyke Rd, Sevierville, TN 37876
scheduleSee Website
phone(865) 428-5070
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Smoky Mountain Lake Adventures - Jet Ski Rentals Dandridge

Smoky Mountain Lake Adventures - Jet Ski Rentals

Thrilling jet ski rentals on scenic lakes

★★★★★ 4.7 (432 reviews)
place376 Morgan Way, Dandridge, TN 37725
scheduleSee Website
phone(865) 397-5555
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Meigs Creek Trail Great Smoky Mountains NP

Meigs Creek Trail

Moderate 7-mile trail with stream crossings

★★★★☆ 4.3 (432 reviews)
placeLittle River Road, Great Smoky Mountains NP
scheduleSunrise to Sunset
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Mills Park Gatlinburg

Mills Park

Outdoor park with playground & pavilion

★★★★★ 4.6 (421 reviews)
place309 Mills Park Rd, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
scheduleDawn - 9 PM
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Douglas Headwater Campground - Kayak Rentals Sevierville

Douglas Headwater Campground - Kayak Rentals

Kayak Douglas Lake & water fun

★★★★★ 4.5 (321 reviews)
place1680 Boat Launch Rd, Sevierville, TN 37876
scheduleSee Website
phone(865) 933-4455
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Fountain Display at The Island Pigeon Forge

Fountain Display at The Island

Water shows with music & lights

★★★★★ 4.7 (94 reviews)
place250 The Island Dr, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
scheduleHourly shows
phone(865) 286-0119
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Winterfest Riverwalk Pigeon Forge

Winterfest Riverwalk

Holiday lights along Pigeon Forge Riverwalk

★★★★☆ 4.4 (90 reviews)
placeOld Mill Ave, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
scheduleOpen 24 hours
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