Smoky Mountain River Adventures
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- EErin Paris· a month ago
We had such a fantastic experience with Smoky Mountain River Adventures! From the moment we arrived, everyone was incredibly friendly and welcoming—and the sweet dogs were an added bonus! The tubing trip was so much fun, with a relaxing two-hour float down the river before being picked up at the end, making the whole experience completely stress-free. They really go above and beyond for their guests. Our kids loved the complimentary popcorn and popsicles after the float, and the restroom facilities were some of the cleanest we’ve ever seen at an outdoor adventure business. If you’re looking for a fun, family-friendly tubing experience in the Smokies, we can’t recommend Smoky Mountain River Adventures enough. We’ll definitely be back! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- KKathy Whitman· a month ago
I surprised my mom with a guided rafting trip for her 83rd birthday! Everyone was so helpful and accommodating, making sure my mom, another 80 year old friend, and I were safe and happy. Our guide, Izzy, was a delight, and we would have gladly put her in our pocket to keep!! Thank you to Karen for working with me to make this birthday surprise happen. We will definitely be back!!
- MMaura Gillon· 4 weeks ago
If I could give this experience 10 stars I would. We brought our 5 & 6 year old on a guided raft tour with Alina. The experience was absolutely incredible. The views were breathtaking and it was the perfect amount of thrill for our family. Our guide made the experience one we’ll never forget. We look forward to returning next summer!
- EElizabeth Goff· 2 months ago
We had an excellent experience. We rafted the Tuskegee River which took about two ours. We had a couple of older individuals in our party that was very nervous about the trip at first. However, Hailey, our guide was amazing. She gave us some great information along the way and made sure they stayed safe and in the raft. We would definitely recommend this trip for first timers, families with small children or older individuals. We even were able to see river otter and an eagle while on the water.
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Typical flow by month
2004 to 2026
The water at Smoky Mountain River Adventures typically runs highest in March, at a median 959 cfs, and lowest in September, at 395 cfs. The highest flow on record for any single day is 12,600 cfs, in 2004.
| Month | Typical (cfs) | Usual range (cfs) | Relative level |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 937 | 575 to 1,380 | |
| February | 907 | 563 to 1,460 | |
| March | 959 | 642 to 1,270 | |
| April | 881 | 634 to 1,230 | |
| May | 803 | 582 to 1,180 | |
| June | 559 | 435 to 843 | |
| July | 504 | 385 to 701 | |
| August | 456 | 327 to 690 | |
| September | 395 | 224 to 706 | |
| October | 479 | 271 to 778 | |
| November | 488 | 284 to 885 | |
| December | 718 | 414 to 1,280 |
Typical is the median of each month’s daily median values, and the usual range runs from the median 25th to the median 75th percentile, across about 22 years of record. Statistics published by the US Geological Survey for Tuckasegee River at Barker's Creek, NC (site 03510577). Conditions on any given day can fall well outside the usual range. Check the current reading before you go.
Current conditions
Streamflow
187 cfs
Below normal (18th)
Water level
3.00 ft
High today
82°F
Wind
7 kt
Gusts 11 kt
Rain chance
43%
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Forecast from Open-Meteo global models (NOAA & ECMWF).
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