Hartford Whitewater Rafting Adventure Experience

Your unique, guided Whitewater Rafting expedition awaits! We offer premium adventures, catering each trip to our guests' experience level and ideal adventure type, from serene to Xtreme. Raft with our "Rat Pack" on the Pigeon River - #1 Whitewater Rafting destination in the United States.
Our Upper Pigeon expedition features five miles of scenic river with rapids ranging from class III to IV and refreshing swimming holes to enjoy along the way. Surrounded by the beauty and grandeur of the Cherokee National Forest and the Great Smoky Mountains, the Upper Pigeon River combines racing rapids with natural beauty to bring you the excitement of rafting in the Smoky Mountains.

Meeting Point

3630 Hartford Rd

3630 Hartford Rd, Hartford, TN 37753, USA

You MUST arrive 30 minutes before your trip time. Note that our 5:00PM trip can't be delayed as the dam stops releasing water after that final trip time.
Meet us at the River Rat Whitewater Rafting Outpost in Hartford and we will take care of everything else from there! See you soon!

What's included:

• Amenities - Picnic Areas
• All Necessary Rafting Equipment (PFD, Oar, Helmet)
• Amenities - Changing Rooms
• Amenities - Hot Showers
• Safety Instructions
• Professional Guide
• $2 County River Fee

Not included:

• Your Adventure Photos (Available for Purchase)
• Raft Guide Gratuities
• Food (On-Site Food Truck Available)
• Drinks (Non-Alcoholic Drinks at Food Truck & Draft Beer in Gift Shop)

What to expect:

3630 Hartford Rd

This listing is only for our 3:00PM and/or 5:00PM trips.
We will check you in 30 minutes before your trip time, provide a safety speech, and then head to the river! You'll take on 2 hours of adrenaline-pumping whitewater rapids (no experience necessary), see stunning Smoky Mountain views, and make memories to last a lifetime. Want to book other trips or a full-day Daycation? Call us and we'll set up your custom full-day adventure.