All You Need to Know About White Water Rafting in the Smoky Mountains
If you are looking for an exciting and unique adventure during your Smoky Mountain camping trip, check out a white water rafting excursion! This is the perfect way to experience the thrills of white water rapids while enjoying the scenic outdoor beauty of the Smokies.Here is everything you need to know about experiencing the thrill of white water rafting in the Smoky Mountains:
1. Raft with a Professional Outfitter
The Pigeon River Campground is within walking distance to Smoky Mountain Outdoors, the most trusted outfitter in the Smokies with an excellent safety record! There are several excursions that you can enjoy at Smoky Mountain Outdoors, including the Upper Pigeon River Rafting Trip that takes you on a 6.5-mile trip through class 3 and 4 rapids! If you really want to experience a white-knuckle adventure, sign up for the Extreme Upper River Rafting Trip that features smaller boats and more rapids! If you prefer a gentle white water rafting trip that the entire family can enjoy, check out the Lower Pigeon River Rafting Trip for a relaxing ride down the river.
2. Fun for Nearly Everyone
White water rafting in the Smoky Mountains is a fun activity for nearly all age groups, and there are very few restrictions, so almost everyone can enjoy a trip with Smoky Mountain Outdoors! The minimum age for the Upper Pigeon River trip is 8 years old and guests must weigh at least 70 pounds. However, children ages 3 years and older can go on the Lower Pigeon River trip. If you are concerned that you might be a bit overweight, you will be delighted to know that there are no upper limit weight requirements as all of the lifejackets can accommodate a chest girth of 54 inches. It is also not necessary to know how to swim, as every guest is issued a Coast Guard approved flotation device.
3. Perfect Rainy Day Activity
While the rain may have spoiled your hiking plans or other outdoor activities, white water rafting is actually one of the best activities to enjoy on a rainy day in the Smokies! After all, getting wet is part of the fun, and all Smoky Mountain Outdoors excursions take place rain or shine. While trips may be held for a few minutes while a strong storm passes the area, there are very few times where raft trips are canceled due to inclement weather.
Where to Stay
Stay close to the white water rafting action at the Pigeon River Campground! Our beautiful campground offers a peaceful camping retreat that is situated on the border of the Cherokee National Forest. While staying with us, choose between 17 campsites or 12 RV sites where you can relax among the stunning mountain scenery. We also offer 6 camping cabins available for those folks who want to enjoy the outdoors with the privacy and comfort of a cabin directly on the Pigeon River.
Check out our Smoky Mountain campground today to plan your vacation to the Smokies, where you can enjoy white water rafting in the Smoky Mountains and many other fantastic outdoor activities! We hope to see you soon at Pigeon River Campground!
