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Upper Pigeon River: Premier Whitewater Rafting Experience
4.9
580 Ratings
Hartford
The Pigeon River Gorge traverses the Smoky Mountains from North Carolina to Tennessee in an east to west direction. The Upper Section of this river provides one of the most frequented rafting experiences in the U.S, serving as an excellent initiation to whitewater adventures.
The Pigeon River Gorge traverses the Smoky Mountains from North Carolina to Tennessee in an east to west direction. The Upper Section of this river provides one of the most frequented rafting experiences in the U.S, serving as an excellent initiation to whitewater adventures.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Pigeon River - The Pigeon River gorge slices from the east to the west through the Smoky Mountains, transitioning from North Carolina to Tennessee. It provides those on the water with sweeping vistas of the Great Smoky Mountains and a refreshing escape from the summer warmth.
- Big Creek Expeditions - The premier rafting adventure on the Upper…
- Pigeon River - The Pigeon River gorge slices from the east to the west through the Smoky Mountains, transitioning from North Carolina to Tennessee. It provides those on the water with sweeping vistas of the Great Smoky Mountains and a refreshing escape from the summer warmth.
- Big Creek Expeditions - The premier rafting adventure on the Upper Pigeon River is found near Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Sevierville. Just a 45-minute journey will bring you to Big Creek Expeditions. Here, you and your companions will create enduring memories while savoring the Great Smoky Mountains in their truest formâout in nature.
What's Included
- Equipment provided: life jacket, helmet, paddle
- Equipment provided: life jacket, helmet, paddle
What's Not Included
- Lunch and Snacks are not included
- Lunch and Snacks are not included
Additional Information
- Guests will then meet their personal guide and recieve the necessary equipment Including: life jacket, helmet and paddle.
- After your guide double-checks to make sure all equipment is fitted properly, guests then hop on our bus for a short 10-minute ride to the launching point for your trip.
- Guests will then meet their personal guide and recieve the necessary equipment Including: life jacket, helmet and paddle.
- After your guide double-checks to make sure all equipment is fitted properly, guests then hop on our bus for a short 10-minute ride to the launching point for your trip.
Location
3671 Hartford Rd
Hartford Road
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(580 Ratings)
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Jmmoncur
Sep 6, 2025
Great fun experience for family - Wonderful fun experience for family! Guide made sure we were safe but had fun. Informative info about each rapid we encountered. The 1 hour rafting just enough excitement for us. They even loaned my son a helmet with mount for his GoPro camera to film our experience.
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K5741rxkimberlyd
Sep 2, 2025
Fun times for all! - We went rafting with Big Creek again!! Nine ladies from Florida on a girls trip. We were nervous because last year we had Davo as our guide and he was no longer there. We felt no one could top him, but let me tell you Parrish was just as amazing! What a fun time making memories. He was the absolute best. Because of him we will be back! I highly recommend you book your trip with Big Creek and ask for Parrish! You wont be disappointed.
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760alecc
Aug 25, 2025
Big Creek Rafting - Highly Recommend - Big Creek is a fantastic and affordable white water rafting experience and one of the best in East Tennessee! Choose Big Creek over River Rat or Smoky Mountain. Their guides are better and it is slightly cheaper.
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Lovemyholidays1979
Aug 23, 2025
Excellent - Excellent activity defo recommend to go with this company. Caedan was an excellent guide and made the trip so much fun. The water was surprisingly warm to say it had been raining and clouded over.
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Sabrinatarona
Aug 23, 2025
Best water rafting company - 5 out of 5 This company is the best I always a great experience the instructors are always fun and nice I will always stick with Big Creek expedition
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Donna
Aug 15, 2025
Absolutely Amazing! - We had a blast white water rafting. Our tour guide was Steve he was great. We would definitely go back to Big Creek Expeditions!
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822bejinb
Jul 31, 2025
River rafting - It was a really good experience as first timers and our guide GILLY was really friendly and informative I would recommend this location for everyone
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Leslie_c
Aug 9, 2025
Experience was OK but not as advertised - It wasn’t nearly as long as advertised but still fun. We were only on water for 40 min and advertised as 1.5 hr which was disappointing.
Expect to wear close toed shoes which will get soaked unless want to pay $18 for a pair or water shoes.
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Lorrieh545
Aug 11, 2025
waste of money! - first, I would say that the people work in there were very friendly, but what I experienced was far from Whitewater rafting. and I chose the higher level so I can experience all that the river has unfortunately we had two little drops of fun the rest I felt like I was floating on a lazy river. I was so disappointed. I really wanted my family to experience the fun of Whitewater rafting, but this just wasn’t it please don’t waste your money.
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Slynn052477
Jul 30, 2025
Was not fun at all. - It was not fun at all. Our tour guide was boring. I was so ready for it to be over. There was nothing adventures about this company
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