Smoky Mountain River Rat
3630 Hartford Rd, Hartford, TN 37753 · (865) 448-8888
Rafting the Pigeon River with Smoky Mountain River Rat, Hartford
Three tiers from a family lower float to an xtreme upper run in upgraded rafts, plus a daycation package that bundles two trips in one day.
Trips run from 3630 Hartford Rd, Hartford, TN 37753, about 45 minutes from Gatlinburg, 48 from Pigeon Forge and 55 from Sevierville — an easy morning out of Hartford either way. Rates start at $41.99 per person on Class III–IV (classic and xtreme) · I–II (lower), the youngest rafter allowed is 4, and the day suits groups splitting up by nerve level on the same day. Guests rate them 4.7 out of 5 across 90 Yelp reviews.
Smoky Mountain River Rat trip options and prices
River Rat Classic (upper)
$41.99/person
Class III–IV · ages 8+ · 70 lb min · About 2 hours total · Spring through early fall
Lower Pigeon float
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Class I–II · ages 4+ · About 2 hours total · Late spring through summer
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Details checked against Smoky Mountain River Rat's own site on September 21, 2026. Confirm prices and age limits when you book.
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