Tennessee whitewater, Little Pigeon River - West Prong Sevier county, Gatlinsburg to 1st bridge in Pigeon Forge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II     6.6 miles   The Gatlinsburg to 1st bridge in Pigeon Forge section of Little Pigeon River - West Prong in Sevier County is 6.6 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II section. The beautiful scenery of Tennessee and the playfulness of the water have people coming here. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Tennessee tend to be more challenging than the national average, so if you're not from around here don't forget that a lot     of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's good length for a morning trip. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good places for that around here. This river system is full of great paddling stretches, the Gatlinsburg to 1st bridge in Pigeon Forge stretch is just one of them. There are many good hotels to choose from, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. The put-in is not too far from Sevierville, there's a road map further down the page with more info on   that. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. The river winds through the Great Smoky Mountains and you get great scenery. Briefly about the general area: Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a great site close to Little Pigeon River - West Prong, and hiking along the Cove Mountain Trail is good fun. Just can't get enough of the Great Smoky Mountains. Ober Gatlinburg has great slopes and a friendly staff; a good place nearby is Long Hollow. This river is so perfect. Here at Little Pigeon River - West Prong there are plenty of people from Gatlinburg, and Dudley Bluff is an interesting place to take a look at while at Little Pigeon River - West Prong. Little Pigeon River - West Prong, Gatlinsburg to 1st bridge in Pigeon Forge road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Little Pigeon River - West Prong.   Whitewater Near Little Pigeon River - West Prong: Little Pigeon River - West Prong, Sevier County, 2 miles away       Class II - 6.6 miles long (Gatlinsburg to 1st bridge in Pigeon Forge) Whitewater Outfitter - Wildwater Limited, Sevier County, 2 miles away       Whitewater outfitter 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 River, Sevier/Blount County, 6 miles away       Class II-III - 7 miles long (Bridge at Elkmont to Sinks) Little Pigeon River - West Prong, Sevier County, 7 miles away       Class IV-V - 2.5 miles long (Chimneys Picnic Area to Campbell Overlook) Cove Creek, Sevier County, 7 miles away       Class II-IV - 1.5 miles long (Cascades) Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong, Sevier County, 8 miles away       Class II-III - 9.2 miles long (Highway 73 to Richardson Cove) Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong, Sevier County, 8 miles away       Class V - 1.75 miles long (Chimneys Trailhead to Chimneys Picnic Area) Road Prong, Sevier County, 8 miles away       Class V - 0.72 miles long (Third bridge to right above West Prong confluence)   Ski Areas Near Little Pigeon River - West Prong: Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 3 miles away, 600 foot drop, 3 lifts, 8 runs Cataloochee, North Carolina , 32 miles away, 740 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 44 miles away, 225 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Sky Valley, Georgia , 45 miles away, 210 foot drop, 2 lifts, 5 runs Wolf Ridge, North Carolina , 71 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 20 runs   Marinas Near Little Pigeon River - West Prong: Gator Point Marina and Cabin, Sevierville , 11 miles away Mountain Cove Marina, Sevierville , 11 miles away Lighthouse Pointe Marina, Dandridge , 13 miles away Indian Creek Boat Dock, Dandridge , 18 miles away   Hotels Near Little Pigeon River - West Prong: Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort, Gatlinburg , 1 miles away Wild Bear Inn, Pigeon Forge , 2 miles away Fairfield Inn & Suites Gatlinburg North, Gatlinburg , 2 miles away Green Valley Motel, Pigeon Forge , 2 miles away Creekstone Inn, Pigeon Forge , 2 miles away   Campgrounds Near Little Pigeon River - West Prong: Alpine Hideaway Campground, Pigeon Forge, 2 miles away Foothills RV Park and Cabins, Pigeon Forge, 2 miles away Riveredge RV Park, Pigeon Forge, 2 miles away   Trails Near Little Pigeon River - West Prong: Cove Mountain Trail, Sevier , 4 miles away Sugarland Mountain Trail, Sevier , 5 miles away Laurel Falls Trail, Sevier , 6 miles away Jakes Creek Trail, Sevier , 8 miles away Meigs Mountain Trail, Sevier , 10 miles away   Public Lands Near Little Pigeon River - West Prong: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 2 miles away Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 67 miles away Panther Creek State Park, Tennessee , 29 miles away Nantahala National Forest, North Carolina , 34 miles away   Golf Courses Near Little Pigeon River - West Prong: Gatlinburg City Departments Golf Course, Pigeon Forge , 3 miles away Eagle's Landing Golf Course, Sevierville , 7 miles away Bent Creek Golf Village, Gatlinburg , 12 miles away   Lakes Near Little Pigeon River - West Prong Douglas Lake, Sevier , 12 miles away