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Rafting in Tennessee

8 outfitters across Tennessee. Ratings, hours, contact details and a map for each, all in one place.

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Rated 4.5+ on Google

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Cities

5

Most in Hartford (4)

Best season

Apr to Nov

At a glance

Highest rated on Google

Ranked by Google rating, then by number of reviews, across all 8 outfitters listed in Tennessee.

OutfitterCityRating
Wahoo's Adventures NolichuckyErwin5.0336 Google reviews
River Dog AdventuresElizabethton5.058 Google reviews
Raft Outdoor AdventuresHartford4.94,412 Google reviews
Ocoee RaftingDucktown4.91,685 Google reviews
Smoky Mountain River Rat Whitewater RaftingHartford4.91,602 Google reviews
Big Bear Whitewater RaftingHartford4.91,311 Google reviews
Rapid Expeditions Whitewater Rafting & KayakingHartford4.9469 Google reviews
Sunshine’s AdventuresPegram4.9260 Google reviews

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Big Bear Whitewater Rafting

Big Bear Whitewater Rafting

Hartford, TN4.9(1,311)
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Big Bear Whitewater Rafting is a whitewater rafting outfitter in Hartford. Trips range from relaxing floats to thrilling Class III-IV whitewater.

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Ocoee Rafting

Ocoee Rafting

Ducktown, TN4.9(1,685)
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Ocoee Rafting is a whitewater rafting outfitter in Ducktown. They offer guided whitewater rafting trips on the Middle Ocoee River, Upper Ocoee River, and a full Ocoee River trip combining both…

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Raft Outdoor Adventures

Raft Outdoor Adventures

Hartford, TN4.9(4,412)
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Raft Outdoor Adventures is a whitewater rafting outfitter in Hartford. They offer guided rafting trips on the Upper Pigeon River for ages 8 and up, and on the Lower Pigeon River for ages 4 and up.

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Rapid Expeditions Whitewater Rafting & Kayaking

Rapid Expeditions Whitewater Rafting & Kayaking

Hartford, TN4.9(469)
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Rapid Expeditions Whitewater Rafting & Kayaking is a whitewater rafting outfitter in Hartford. They offer whitewater rafting trips on the Upper and Lower Pigeon River, with the Upper section…

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River Dog Adventures

River Dog Adventures

Elizabethton, TN5.0(58)
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River Dog Adventures is a whitewater rafting outfitter in Elizabethton. They offer whitewater rafting, zen tubing, and kayaking. Trips are suitable for all ages.

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Smoky Mountain River Rat Whitewater Rafting

Smoky Mountain River Rat Whitewater Rafting

Hartford, TN4.9(1,602)
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Smoky Mountain River Rat Whitewater Rafting is a whitewater rafting outfitter in Hartford. Rated 4.9 by 1602 reviews.

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Sunshine’s Adventures

Sunshine’s Adventures

Pegram, TN4.9(260)
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Sunshine’s Adventures is a whitewater rafting outfitter in Pegram. They offer tubing, kayaking, canoeing, and paddleboarding trips on the Harpeth River. Shuttle services are provided for all trips.

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Wahoo's Adventures Nolichucky

Wahoo's Adventures Nolichucky

Erwin, TN5.0(336)
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Wahoo's Adventures Nolichucky is a whitewater rafting outfitter in Erwin. They offer whitewater rafting trips on the Nolichucky River.

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