Smoky Mountain Outdoors (SMO) Rafting

Are you looking for a real adventure in the Smoky Mountains? For an off-the-beaten-path experience, see the mountains from where only boats can go. Raft the Pigeon River Gorge! The rapids are exciting, and the views are amazing.

Go with SMO, the most trusted outfitter on America’s #1 river! Choose the 6.5 mile Upper River Trip, the longest trip on the Pigeon River that’s 1.5 miles more than any other rafting adventure, or the 5-mile Lower River Trip, a scenic float that’s great for families. No experience is necessary. All equipment is provided, and our award-winning raft guides give instructions and navigate every raft.

With over 6,000 five-star Tripadvisor reviews, Smoky Mountain Outdoors (SMO) Rafting has earned the Certificate of Excellence and the prestigious Travelers’ Choice Awards year after year. Check out our reviews on TripAdvisor.

SMO Rafting is on the bank of the Pigeon River, only 45 minutes from Pigeon Forge, TN. This beautiful riverside facility in Hartford, TN offers plenty of facilitated parking, showers and changing rooms, souvenir photography, a gift shop, a riverside picnic pavilion, and casual food service. Keep your eyes out for Canada Geese, Bald Eagles, or Brown Trout while you explore the grounds.

Family-owned and operated since 1993 by Daniel and Denise Jennette, SMO is the leader in whitewater professionalism in the Smoky Mountain region. Choose the most trusted outfitter on America’s most popular river. Go with SMO!

Call (865) 430-3838 or visit www.smokymountainrafting.com. Trips Go Rain or Shine!

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