Rafting In The Smokies Sevier county, Tennessee whitewater outfitter     Rafts Pigeon River The put-in location is a short drive from Sevierville. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Tennessee tend to be more challenging than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less manageable. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. The beautiful Great Smoky Mountains scenery is an     added bonus. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The natural beauty of Tennessee and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way there are lots of good rivers for that around here. Lodging is available near the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Briefly about the general area: Hit the slopes at Ober Gatlinburg around here, and close by Tudor Hollow is a perfect spot to go. Now, you may imagine that's a load but there's even more amusing stuff to do here in the Great Smoky Mountains.   This is a popular site for folks from Sevierville; do take a hike on the Sugarland Mountain Trail. This river has so much to offer. Visiting Great Smoky Mountains National Park is just something you need to do if you haven't yet. Have a splendid hiking adventure along the Cove Mountain Trail. Rafting In The Smokies gets a large amount of water. March is the wettest month with most rain, and October is the month with the least moisture. During the summer at Rafting In The Smokies temperatures are generally in the 80's, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. Throughout the wintertime the highs are typically in the 40's; during the dark hours in the winter at Rafting In The Smokies temperatures dip to the 20's.     Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Rafting In The Smokies.   Whitewater Near Rafting In The Smokies: Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong, Sevier County, 1 miles away       Class II-III - 9.2 miles long (Highway 73 to Richardson Cove) Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong, Sevier County, 3 miles away       Class III-IV - 2.7 miles long (Picnic Grounds at Greenbrier Ranger Station to Highway 73) Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong, Sevier County, 4 miles away       Class IV+ - 1.5 miles long (Ramsey's Cascade trailhead to Porters Creek confluence) Little Pigeon River - West Prong - Roaring Fork, Sevier County, 5 miles away       Class I-IV - 1 miles long (Roaring Fork Motor Trail) Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong, Sevier County, 6 miles away       Class V - 1.4 miles long (Ramsey Prong/ Eagle Rocks Prong confluence to Bridge at Trailhead) Whitewater Outfitter - Wildwater Limited, Sevier County, 7 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong, Sevier County, 7 miles away       Class V - 1.75 miles long (Chimneys Trailhead to Chimneys Picnic Area) Walker Camp Prong, Sevier County, 7 miles away       Class IV-V - 1.5 miles long (Bridge below Alum Cave Creek confluence to Chimney's Trailhead) Little Pigeon River - West Prong, Sevier County, 7 miles away       Class II - 6.6 miles long (Gatlinsburg to 1st bridge in Pigeon Forge) Road Prong, Sevier County, 8 miles away       Class V - 0.72 miles long (Third bridge to right above West Prong confluence)   Ski Areas Near Rafting In The Smokies: Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 11 miles away, 600 foot drop, 3 lifts, 8 runs Cataloochee, North Carolina , 24 miles away, 740 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 42 miles away, 225 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Sky Valley, Georgia , 43 miles away, 210 foot drop, 2 lifts, 5 runs Wolf Ridge, North Carolina , 63 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 20 runs   Marinas Near Rafting In The Smokies: Gator Point Marina and Cabin, Sevierville , 13 miles away Indian Creek Boat Dock, Dandridge , 14 miles away Lighthouse Pointe Marina, Dandridge , 14 miles away Mountain Cove Marina, Sevierville , 15 miles away Swann's Marina, Dandridge , 17 miles away   Hotels Near Rafting In The Smokies: Mountain Shadows Resort, Gatlinburg , 4 miles away Bent Creek Golf Village, Gatlinburg , 4 miles away Baymont Inn & Suites Gatlinburg On The River, Gatlinburg , 5 miles away Bluegreen Vacations Mountain Loft, Ascend Resort Collection, Gatlinburg , 5 miles away Sleep Inn & Suites Gatlinburg, Gatlinburg , 7 miles away   Campgrounds Near Rafting In The Smokies: Greenbrier Island Campground, Gatlinburg, 0 miles away Great Smoky Mountains National Park - Injun Creek, Gatlinburg, 2 miles away Le Conte Vista RV Resort, Gatlinburg, 3 miles away   Trails Near Rafting In The Smokies: Sugarland Mountain Trail, Sevier , 11 miles away Cove Mountain Trail, Sevier , 11 miles away Messer Trail, Cocke , 12 miles away Laurel Falls Trail, Sevier , 13 miles away Jakes Creek Trail, Sevier , 14 miles away   Public Lands Near Rafting In The Smokies: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 7 miles away Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 59 miles away Panther Creek State Park, Tennessee , 28 miles away Nantahala National Forest, North Carolina , 34 miles away   Golf Courses Near Rafting In The Smokies: Bent Creek Golf Village, Gatlinburg , 4 miles away Gatlinburg City Departments Golf Course, Pigeon Forge , 10 miles away Eagle's Landing Golf Course, Sevierville , 13 miles away   Lakes Near Rafting In The Smokies Douglas Lake, Sevier , 15 miles away