Tennessee whitewater - Little Pigeon River - West Prong, Great Smoky Mountains, Sevier County

Sevier county, Chimneys Picnic Area to Campbell Overlook section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV-V     2.5 miles
  The put-in is not too far from Sevierville, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The nature scenery of Tennessee and the cool fresh water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The average Tennessee whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master than those in other states, so don't forget that many runs in this state are not easy. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. The Chimneys Picnic Area to Campbell Overlook stretch of Little Pigeon
    River - West Prong in Tennessee is 2.5 miles long and is a class IV-V section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. There are nice comfortable hotels
here, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. There are plenty of other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. The beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains is a great plus for this river. This stretch is short so better bring some good walking shoes.

Briefly about the general area:
If you come to this river you will have a good time for sure. If you have a thing about the outdoors you'll have
 
a thing about it here in the Great Smoky Mountains. Good hiking is available along the Sugarland Mountain Trail; if you desire a little side tour, try Hant Hollow.
For the period of the months of summer here at Little Pigeon River - West Prong, high temperatures typically reach the 80's, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. For the duration of the winter highs are in the 40's; after the sun is down during the winter temperatures at Little Pigeon River - West Prong fall into the 20's. Little Pigeon River - West Prong is a quite wet place typically with a lot of rainfall; March is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest of the months is October. Head up to Ober Gatlinburg and strap some skis to your feet; unsurprisingly, all our national parks are magnificent places to visit and Great Smoky Mountains National Park is no exception.

Little Pigeon River - West Prong, Chimneys Picnic Area to Campbell Overlook road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV-V
Length: 2.5 miles
Average Gradient: 350 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.63719
Longitude: -83.48971

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.6467
Longitude: -83.5087

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Current weather conditions at Little Pigeon River - West Prong, Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee
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Local climate location: KNOXVILLE UNIV OF TN 5 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Park Vista Hotel and Conv Center, Gatlinburg
3 miles away
The Park Vista Hotel is the premier full-service hotel in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Whether you're looking for a great family vacation, a weekend getaway, a memorable honeymoon or the perfect place to ho...

Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort, Gatlinburg
4 miles away
Westgate Smoky Mountains is a family-oriented resort built on 70 acres. It is a rustic mountain retreat designed for enjoying the beauty of the mountains. Westgate Smoky Mountains Resort is located a...

Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort Gatlinburg,Tn, Gatlinburg
4 miles away
The Holiday Inn SunSpree Resort in Gatlinburg is made up of 5 separate buildings in 3 different sections - The Holidome Building, The Tower Building and the 3 Terrace Buildings. Located on Historic Na...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Sevierville, Tennessee, the metro area neareast to Little Pigeon River - West Prong. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Little Pigeon River - West Prong.
 Whitewater Near Little Pigeon River - West Prong:
Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong, Sevier County , 2 miles away, Class V - 1.75 miles long (Chimneys Trailhead to Chimneys Picnic Area)
Walker Camp Prong, Sevier County , 2 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.5 miles long (Bridge below Alum Cave Creek confluence to Chimney's Trailhead)
Road Prong, Sevier County , 2 miles away, Class V - 0.72 miles long (Third bridge to right above West Prong confluence)
Upper Road Prong, Sevier County , 3 miles away, Class V+ - 1.09 miles long (Green Light Falls to Third Bridge)
Little River, Sevier County , 4 miles away, Class III-IV - 2.2 miles long (Huskey Gap Branch to Elkmont C.Highway)
Little Pigeon River - West Prong, Sevier County , 4 miles away, Class II-V - 2.6 miles long (Campbell Overlook to 1st bridge in Gatlinsburg)
Little Pigeon River - West Prong - Roaring Fork, Sevier County , 4 miles away, Class I-IV - 1 miles long (Roaring Fork Motor Trail)
Little Pigeon River - West Prong, Sevier County , 6 miles away, Class II - 6.6 miles long (Gatlinsburg to 1st bridge in Pigeon Forge)
Little River, Sevier/Blount County , 8 miles away, Class II-III - 7 miles long (Bridge at Elkmont to Sinks)
Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong, Sevier County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV - 2.7 miles long (Picnic Grounds at Greenbrier Ranger Station to Highway 73)
 Ski Areas Near Little Pigeon River - West Prong:
Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 5 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Cataloochee, North Carolina , 29 miles away, 740 vertical feet
Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 38 miles away, 225 vertical feet
Sky Valley, Georgia , 39 miles away, 210 vertical feet
Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 71 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Ski Beech, North Carolina , 116 miles away, 830 vertical feet
Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 117 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Hawksnest, North Carolina , 119 miles away, 619 vertical feet
Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 130 miles away, 365 vertical feet
Spicy Run Mountain, Ohio , 194 miles away, 600 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Little Pigeon River - West Prong:
Park Vista Hotel and Conv Center, Gatlinburg , 3 miles away
Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort, Gatlinburg , 4 miles away
Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort Gatlinburg,Tn, Gatlinburg , 4 miles away
Garden Plaza Hotel, Gatlinburg , 4 miles away
River Terrace Resort, Gatlinburg , 4 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Little Pigeon River - West Prong:
Chimneys Campground, Sevier County, 1 miles away
Accommodations by Sunset Cottage, Gatlinburg, 4 miles away
Parkside Cabin Rentals, Gatlinburg, 5 miles away
 Trails Near Little Pigeon River - West Prong:
Sugarland Mountain Trail, Sevier County , 4 miles away
Cove Mountain Trail, Sevier County , 6 miles away
Laurel Falls Trail, Sevier County , 7 miles away
Jakes Creek Trail, Sevier County , 7 miles away
Meigs Mountain Trail, Sevier County , 10 miles away
 National Parks Near Little Pigeon River - West Prong:
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 4 miles away
Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 65 miles away

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