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Smoky Mountain River Rat

June 18, 2013 By Innkeeper

Smoky Mountain River Rat is a place you can go to have a fun river adventure & cool down in the Townsend Summer heat. They offer tubing & kayaking on the Little River in Townsend, TN. You can tube or kayak the upper and lower sections of the Little River. The upper section of the river offers quiet floating & swimming holes,while the lower section has a rope swing, gentle rapids & rock jumping. Both sections of the river are very scenic & provide a relaxing afternoon of water fun. Season passes are available.

Townsend Smoky Mountain River Rat

Smoky Mountain River Rat tubing – Townsend, TN

The upper section is generally good for those 5 years of age and up, while the lower section is suited for those 2 years old and up. Depending on water levels, age restrictions may be further imposed. Signed release forms are required to tube with Smoky Mountain River Rat. Every person in your party must sign & date the release form. A parent or guardian must sign for those under 18. If you print & sign your forms prior to coming, you can get tubing more quickly! See their website for forms.

Smoky Mountain River Rat is convenient to pretty much every place in Townsend, TN. If you are visiting other cities in the area, such as Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg, it is just 15-20 miles from those areas.

Smoky Mountain River Rat tubing photos

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Smoky Mountain River Rat tubing – Townsend, TN
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Smoky Mountain River Rat – Townsend, TN Tubing

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Smoky Mountain River Rat – Grounds, Townsend
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Smoky Mountain River Rat – Building 2
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Smoky Mountain River Rat Building, Townsend

Townsend River Rat tubing videos

Here is an official video from River Rat tubing in Townsend.

Here are a few videos shot by visitors to Townsend, TN. You don’t want to miss tubing if you travel when it is warm. The kids will eat this up! And, it is very relaxing.

Smoky Mountain River Rat Information

Smoky Mountain River Rat

205 Wears Valley Road
Townsend, TN 37882

(865) 448-8888

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