Located in the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee, Big Bear Rafting is one of the most exhilarating attractions in the Smoky Mountain area. We provide professional White Water Rafting trips on the Big Pigeon River in Hartford, TN (exit 447 I-40 East). Conveniently located only 45 minutes from Pigeon Forge.
Locally owned by Sutton Expedition, LLC and operated by Daniel Sutton an alumnus of Gatlinburg-Pittman H.S. and the University of Tennessee. Daniel, a raft guide himself, understands what it takes and strives to provide the best whitewater rafting experience possible. At Big Bear Rafting, you’re more than just a number, you’re our rafting family. See why our guests have given us the honor of being Top Ranked attraction on Trip Advisor!
Our goal is to provide our guests with a professional, high quality, and most of all, a fun an exciting white water rafting experience. We can accommodate groups of all sizes. Let the Big Bear Rafting team help you make Smoky Mountain Memories that will last a LIFE TIME!
