Big Bear Rafting
Hartford, Tennessee
Best East TN Whitewater Rafting Experience near Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge
Whitewater Rafting



Big Bear Rafting at a glance
- River
- Pigeon River
- Rapid class
- Class III-IV
- Minimum age
- 8 years
- Trip types
- Half-day, Family-friendly
About
Big Bear Rafting is a locally owned and operated whitewater rafting outfitter based on the Pigeon River in the Great Smoky Mountains. Staffed by professionally trained and certified whitewater guides, they offer guided rafting trips for all experience levels, from relaxing floats to thrilling Class III-IV whitewater adventures. Located just 45 minutes from Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and Asheville, NC, Big Bear Rafting also offers inflatable kayaking trips.
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Rivers
Other Activities
kayaking
Certifications
professionally trained and certified whitewater guides
Location
3165 Big Creek Rd.
Hartford, Tennessee