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Smoky Mountain River Rat

205 Wears Valley Road, Townsend, TN 37882
(865) 448-8888
Ranked #3 of 19 attractions in Townsend
4.5 of 5 stars 51 Reviews
Type: Amusement/ Theme Parks, Bodies of Water
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Tampa, Florida
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

My 6 year old son and I had a blast last summer tubing down the river over and over again. I am not the out-doorsy type so I was a little hesitant at first but the crew at River Rat made us feel right at home and showed us how easy it was. We will definitely come back this summer... More

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Savannah, Georgia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
46 helpful votes 46 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

We've tried a few different tubing outfits in the area, but none more enjoyable than this one. The section of the river they use is perfect for a relaxing tube drift. The office is clean and well stocked with items you might have forgotten, such as sunscreen, water shoes, sunglasses, etc. The also provide several clean changing rooms. Smoky Mountain... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012
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Not fun at all! The owners don't come to see of you are ok or not! The service is really bad! Of you get stuck NOBODY will come get you! Your on your own! I would never recommend this to anyone! More

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Knoxville, Tennessee
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012
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A great way to spend a few hours in the mountains. Children should be old enough to be in their own tube and ready to go down some very mild rapids. The shuttle service makes it all easy. More

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East Tennessee
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52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2012
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Thrilling and you will get wet. This is a wonderful ride, not for small children, but it is loads of fun for teens and adults! More

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Danville, Kentucky
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2012

This is near Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg, but less touristy. I get a season pass every year. Definitely worth the drive. More

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Warren, Ohio, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2012

This was the highlight of our trip when we took our vacation in the Pigon Forge area. Our whole group had fun all day. We plan on comeing back and telling others about this family fun. More

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Knoxville, TN
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012
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Can't beat cooling off in a mountain stream on a super hot day. You can ride all day for one price. A shuttle bus picks you up at the end of the run and you can go again unlimited times. The drivers are all well versed on local attractions. Very enjoyable. More

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Knoxville, Tennessee
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2012
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very well kept place an a wonderful ride on the rapids :) More

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Townsend, Tennessee
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13 reviews 13 reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2012
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These guys are the pros when it comes to tubing in Townsend. They improve every year. Call ahead for river conditions - if the water is too low - or too high - they will tell you. They have the best tubes (with and without bottoms) the most shuttles and the best and cleanest facilities of all tubing operators. Food... More

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