Lower Pigeon River Rafting Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour 15 minutes

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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.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

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

7 people per boat

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Professional guide

All required rafting equipment

Gratuities

Food and drinks

Hotel pick-up or drop off

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.

45 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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.

2 hours • Admission Included

Options

3:30 Lower Pigeon Rafting Trip

Please arrive to the outpost by 2:45pm. Bare feet and flip-flops are not permitted. Shoes must have a secure heel strap.

2:30 pm Lower Pigeon Rafting

Lower Pigeon Rafting trip: Please arrive at the river outpost by 1:45 pm. Wear secured shoes. No flip flops or bare feet.
Lower Pigeon Rafting trip

4:30 Lower Pigeon Rafting Trip

Please arrive to the outpost by 3:45pm. Bare feet and flip-flops are not permitted. Shoes must have a secure heel strap.

5:30 Lower Pigeon Rafting Trip

Please arrive to the outpost by 4:45pm. Bare feet and flip-flops are not permitted. Shoes must have a secure heel strap.

Reviews

4.90

173 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

159

Great White Water Rafting Excursion EVER!!!
Purplelrd,
Sep 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Reverend Gene (or Dean, I called him both names lol) was a great tour guide. He kept us laughing and SAFE!!! The only thing I wished I would've done was get a picture of my family with the Reverend!
Relaxing Scenic river rafting tour
974pennyb,
Sep 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We did the lower rafting which is scenic and perfect for our group. Andy did a great job guiding us through the water and giving us information about the area. We saw some turtles and had a great time. It was about 1 hour 15 minutes on the water.
Great experience
mommaw298,
Aug 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great time! Had 4 year old and 8 year old with us and it was all our first time. Guide was amazing and interacted with everyone.
Great family fun
nicole k,
Jul 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Nice facilities and organized. Our guide was good but not great. Fun was had by our teenage son, tween girl, and 6 year old
Had a fantastic time....
Karen E,
Jul 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Had a fantastic time. Megan our guide was friendly and knowledgeable which made the experience over the top. The lower river is great for first time rafters children and seniors.
Awesome experience
Courtney C,
Jul 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was awesome! We would definitely do the upper pigeon river now that we've experienced the lower!!! You get see beautiful views along the way.
Going to book again!
jenniferbN3181BH,
Jun 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We originally booked upper pigeon but due to the recent washout on I40 we were not able to do that one. SMO staff adjusted the route though and we still had an awesome time. Guides were really fun, knowledgeable, and engaging. It was such great rafting experience and I immediately wanted to book again. Next time we are in Gatlinburg our first priority will be SMO rafting!
Great family experience
S6949CEdanielas,
Jun 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We went on the lower pigeon river with our 9 and 11 year old. TJ was our guide and was very knowledgeable and entertaining. This was our kids’ first time white water rafting so we chose the tamer lower pigeon river. We all had a great time and are ready to try faster waters on our next trip!
First Time / Best Time
Lizzette H,
Jun 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Jack was an amazing guided. It was our first time. He made us feel comfortable with him. He told what to do and we did just that. God knows we didn't want to fall out of the raft. The family with us so sweet as well. Team work made the dream work. The Florida Couple
Impressed from Texas
debbiebR5429BU,
Jun 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Shayla was awesome! We had a group of 7. The five year old was very nervous and Shayla was amazing with her! The scenery is so beautiful- looks like a scene from Virgin River. Highly recommend!