Smoky Mountain River Rat

From top-notch Tubing to heart-pumping Whitewater Rafting, Smoky Mountain River Rat specializes in unique expeditions and lasting memories! This May, celebrate our 30th Season with nature-bound thrills your family won't want to miss. We're the closest Rafting & Tubing to Knoxville, Gatlinburg, and Pigeon Forge. So grab your swim shoes, unplug and get ready to vacation as nature intended in Mother Nature's Water Parks.

PADDLE! SPLASH! PLAY!

River Rat Tubing: #1 Tubing Outpost in the Smokies | Townsend, TN

Looking for the best Tubing in the Smokies? You've found it! Now ranked amongst the top Tubing Adventures in the country, River Rat has your family's getaway taken care of - from two awesome tubing routes and high-quality equipment to great on-site amenities.

Our 30th Season begins on May 23rd, so come float your way down the Little River in beautiful Townsend, TN. Tube once or all day long down both tubing routes, which are included with all Day Passes, Season Passes and Adventure Bundles. Tubing experiences available for ages 3+.

Don't forget to check out our Private Riverside Cabana Rentals! Upgrade your Tubing getaway with a Cabana OR rent one on its own to simply unwind and swim at your leisure. No age requirements!

Groups of all sizes are welcome. The bigger your group, the bigger your discounts!

River Rat Whitewater: #1 Whitewater Outpost in the USA | Hartford, TN

Adventure-enthusiasts of ALL experience levels, look no further! River Rat Whitewater Rafting offers the top-rated, guided expeditions on the Pigeon River - and is now ranked the #1 Rafting Outpost in America! Our Rafting season officially begins May 24th, with earlier April trips also available on “Call to Book” basis. We're conveniently located, as the closest Rafting to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg.

Choose your adventure preference - from serene to extreme! We cater to all skill levels, so no experience is necessary. Adventure options available for ages 3+ and ages 8+. With premium equipment and a phenomenal guide in each raft, your adventure is sure to be unforgettable. Take advantage of discounted summer rates available May - June and August (see website for details).

NOTE: Reservations are required for all adventures, so book online. Additional age restrictions may apply at our Tubing Outpost due to high-water levels. Check our website for hourly updates.