--- title: Kicking Off Rafting Season 2023 description: Whitewater rafting is one of the most exciting activities that you can enjoy while you're in the Smokies. Tackling the rapids is sure to get your adrenaline pumping! As of this week, 2023 rafting season has officially started. 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Tackling the rapids is sure to get your adrenaline pumping! As of this week, 2023 rafting season has officially started. Come on out and have some fun on the water!   ![anne-nygard-wvVJJ5dWxyI-unsplash](https://www.smokymountains.me/hs-fs/hubfs/anne-nygard-wvVJJ5dWxyI-unsplash.jpg?width=5184&height=3456&name=anne-nygard-wvVJJ5dWxyI-unsplash.jpg) [Smoky Mountain Outdoors](https://www.smokymountainrafting.com/) kicked off their spring rafting season on March 16, 2023. While water levels can be unpredictable in the spring and temperatures can vary, it is still a great time to raft. Wear quick-drying synthetic layers and a water-repellent outer layer and you'll stay comfortable even in the cool months!  If you book by March 31st, then you'll get a $12 discounter per person on your next rafting trip. You can't beat that deal! Of course, you can also wait to raft during the summer. Rafting is a great way to beat the heat!  ![julie-thornton-UWdgTvf3m8g-unsplash-1](https://www.smokymountains.me/hs-fs/hubfs/julie-thornton-UWdgTvf3m8g-unsplash-1.jpg?width=3088&height=2056&name=julie-thornton-UWdgTvf3m8g-unsplash-1.jpg) Whitewater rafting is an adventure like no other. Come tackle class III and class IV rapids while enjoying exclusive views of the stunning Smoky Mountains this rafting season! Don't worry if you've never rafted before- Smoky Mountain Outdoors has been leading trips since 1993, and each expedition is led by an experienced guide.  You can explore trips here: [https://www.smokymountainrafting.com/trips/](https://www.smokymountainrafting.com/trips/)  Plan your 2023 whitewater rafting trip today!  ### POPULAR POSTS ### Subscribe to Email Updates ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - [Activities (152)](https://www.smokymountains.me/tag/activities) - [Amusement (148)](https://www.smokymountains.me/tag/amusement) - [Events (106)](https://www.smokymountains.me/tag/events) - [Family (105)](https://www.smokymountains.me/tag/family) - [Around Town (97)](https://www.smokymountains.me/tag/around-town) ![shutterstock_1335023963](https://www.smokymountains.me/hs-fs/hubfs/shutterstock_1335023963.png?width=1920&name=shutterstock_1335023963.png "shutterstock_1335023963") Contact Us [800-504-3354](tel:800-504-3354)   SIGN UP FOR UPDATES Copyright © 2021  [Privacy Policy](https://www.steamboat.net/privacy)