Directions to the Pigeon River

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We strongly advise following our directions as often as possible as GPS and online mapping services will often get our customers lost and out of the way. This mountain terrain is not GPS friendly. . . TRUST US. Our directions will also give you the best route to avoid heavy traffic.

From Gatlinburg, TN:
Go to traffic light #3 in Gatlinburg and take Highway 321 N. Follow 321 N all the way to 32 (approximately 15 miles). Take a left on 32 and go approximately 1 mile to the Foothills Parkway. Take the Foothills Parkway until you get to I-40. Take I-40 E and exit at the first exit #447, Hartford Rd. At the stop sign you will see our outpost across the street.

From Pigeon Forge, TN:
Look at our map and find your lodging location, then take the closest street to Veterans Blvd. Follow Veterans Blvd. (away from Pigeon Forge) and travel until it ends. Turn right onto Dolly Parton Parkway/411, travel on 411 for approx. 18 miles until it ends. Turn right on 25/70 and take I-40 East. Travel approx. 15 miles to exit 447 (Hartford Rd). Turn left and we’ll be on your right. Rafting in the Smokies/Family Adventure is a log building with a red tin roof. Only 45 minutes, allow 1 hour traveling time in case of traffic.

From Sevierville, TN:
Look at our map carefully, as some cabins have a Sevierville address but may actually be closer to Pigeon Forge. If so, follow the directions above, otherwise, travel East on Dolly Parton Parkway/411 (approx. 18 miles until it ends). Turn right on 25/70 and take I-40 East. Travel approx. 15 miles to exit 447 (Hartford Rd.). Turn left and we’ll be on your right. Rafting in the Smokies/Family Adventure is a log building with a red tin roof. Only 45 minutes, allow 1 hour traveling time in case of traffic.

From Knoxville, TN:
Take I-40 E to exit #447. At the stop sign you will find us across the street.

From Asheville/Maggie Valley, NC:
Take I-40 W to second exit in TN, Exit #447. Exit and turn left. After going under the bridge you will find our outpost on the corner by the BP and the Been Trees.

From Anywhere Else:
Look at our map carefully or call 1-800-PRO-RAFT for directions.

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