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UPPER & LOWER PIGEON RIVER RAFTING TRIPS AS LOW AS $30!

Adventures for Kids Ages 3 & Up

The Lower Pigeon River trip is perfect for you and your family or group to enjoy splashing and swimming while cooling off from the hot summer heat.

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Looking For Adventure? Let's Get Wild!

From start to finish, the Upper Pigeon River Trip is hands down the most exhilarating outdoor adventure you’ll find in the Gatlinburg, TN area.

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Offering the best SMOKY MOUNTAIN White Water Rafting Trips for over 20 YEARS!

Rip Roaring Adventures offers white water rafting adventures on the Pigeon River. Spice up your next trip to Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge, Tennessee by spending a day whitewater rafting on the Pigeon River with the crew from Rip Roaring Adventures in Hartford TN.

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Experience the beauty of the great SMOKY MOUNTAINS with us.

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We’re making it easier for you to book your trip on the Pigeon River for an adventure you’ll never forget!
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Knowledge Is Power!

We are a family owned and operated business, and our goal is to offer the absolute best and most affordable whitewater rafting Gatlinburg has to offer. View our ‘Good To Know’ section for answers to commonly asked questions, download waivers, and more.

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BOOK A TRIP.

We’re making it easier for you to book your trip on the Pigeon River for an adventure you’ll never forget!
Click BOOK NOW to reserve your Rip Roaring Adventure rafting the Smoky Mountains!

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Get Informed

We are a family owned and operated business, and our goal is to offer safe and exciting whitewater rafting adventures in the Smoky Mountains. View our ‘Good To Know’ section for answers to commonly asked questions, download waivers, and more.

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What Will You See?

The Smoky Mountains offer some of the most beautiful sights in the world.

MAJESTIC MOUNTAINS

Wind down the Pigeon River while surrounded by the unparalleled majesty of the Great Smoky Mountains. Try not to smile.

BEAUTIFUL FORESTS

Conveniently located nearby the Great Smoky Mountains and Cherokee National Forest’s prime camping locations. The perfect backdrop to your outdoor adventure!

ADVENTURE AWAITS

With rapids ranging from Class I – IV, there is an adventure awaiting adventurers of all ages and skill levels. Climb aboard!

5 Spring Break Adventures in the Smoky Mountains 2021

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Spring Break Is Just Around The Corner It's been a long winter, time to get the family out and there’s no better place than the Great Smoky Mountains of TN. With mountains to climb and rivers to raft there are so many Spring Break Adventures in the Smoky Mountains to...

COVID-19 Safety Measures In Place For 2020 Rafting Season

Safety

2021 Season Is Here, and We Are Ready! In addition to knowing every inch of The Pigeon like the back of their hands, guides are highly trained safety experts. Their goal is of course to facilitate the best rafting experience possible, but they keep safety as the top...

Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge: Best Places to Stay That Won’t Break the Bank

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The Best Cheap Hotels in Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge When you’re looking for that perfect vacation getaway that will please everyone in your family from toddlers to teenagers, your picky mother-in-law, and your unimpressive husband, it can seem like an overwhelming task...

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Upper Pigeon River Whitewater Rafting

The Upper Pigeon is our most Popular Trip and is the most Fun, Family Friendly Activity to do in the Smokies! This Trip is One and a Half Hours on the river.

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Lower Pigeon River Whitewater Rafting

This Mellow flowing section is the perfect scenic rafting tour for children 3 years and older and anyone wanting to enjoy a cool relaxing family float down the river with your own personal guide to keep you entertained.

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UPPER PIGEON RIVER WHITEWATER RAFTING

The Upper Pigeon is our most Popular Trip and is the most Fun, Family Friendly Activity to do in the Great Smoky Mountains! This Trip is One and a Half Hours on the river.

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LOWER PIGEON RIVER WHITEWATER RAFTING

This Mellow flowing section is the perfect scenic rafting tour for children 3 years and older and anyone wanting to enjoy a cool relaxing family float down the river with your own personal guide to keep you entertained.

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UPPER PIGEON RIVER WHITEWATER RAFTING

The Upper Pigeon is our most Popular Trip and is the most Fun, Family Friendly Activity to do in the Great Smoky Mountains! This Trip is One and a Half Hours on the river.

Learn More

LOWER PIGEON RIVER WHITEWATER RAFTING

This Mellow flowing section is the perfect scenic rafting tour for children 3 years and older and anyone wanting to enjoy a cool relaxing family float down the river with your own personal guide to keep you entertained.

Learn More