★★★★★Tripadvisor review
What a blast of time!
T568ZTjackies, September 2026
Awesome time, guide was really informative, the river was level 3 to 4.Great place to spend with friends and family I would definitely say one of the best experiences.
Response from the operator · Jon Felderman
Thank you so much for your awesome review! We're thrilled to hear you had a great time on the river and that your guide made the trip informative and memorable. Level 3 and 4 rapids definitely make for an exciting adventure! We love being a place where friends and families can create unforgettable memories together. Hope to see you back on the river soon!
★★★★★Tripadvisor review
Best time ever!
K2225VTflorb, September 2026
We had a blast, was a bit scary initially but our guide (Miranda) was the best, would definitely go back, highly recommend this place.
Response from the operator · Jon Felderman
Thank you for the wonderful recommendation! We are so glad you chose us for your adventure and that Miranda made your expedition amazing. We hope to have you join us again in the river soon!
★★★★★Tripadvisor review
Top 3 of our vacation without a doubt
carolinebL9325UZ, September 2026
I’m late writing this review but really wanted to give Big Creek, and especially our guide, Sam, their flowers.
Whitewater rafting was one of our family’s favorite activities this trip. Between this and our drive through the Smokies, our kids may finally be converted from “waterparks/amusement parks or nothing” to “wow, nature could be our amusement park”.
It was my husband and kids’s first time rafting and we had so much fun. It was the perfect mix of beautiful scenery and thrills. Both kids ranked jumping into the river, holding onto the raft, and being pulled back in among their top three moments of the entire trip. Their only regret was not sitting in the front to get wetter, but there’s always next time!
Sam turned a great experience into a truly amazing one He tailored the trip perfectly to our family, sharing nature and history with the adults while delighting the kids with spooky stories. He was also a great judge of how much excitement our family could handle and rowed tirelessly to give us a maximum splash effect despite the lower level of the river that day.
We hope to be back in pigeon forge and will make sure to come visit again.
Response from the operator · Jon Felderman
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that rafting with Big Creek Expeditions became a highlight of your family trip—and that Sam helped make it truly memorable. We love knowing your kids are now open to the wonders of nature as their own amusement park!
It’s wonderful that everyone enjoyed the perfect mix of scenery, excitement, and those unforgettable river jumps. Sam takes pride in personalizing each trip, and we’re glad his stories and energy made your adventure extra special—even on a lower-water day.
We can’t wait to welcome you all back for another round (and maybe a seat in the front for an even bigger splash!). Thanks again for choosing us for your river adventure!
★★★★★Tripadvisor review
Family outing
K4195PDmonikah, September 2026
Fun, family friendly, first time for kids age 11 and 14, everyone had a blast. Experience not needed.
You definitely get wet which was perfect was a hot weather we had.
Response from the operator · Jon Felderman
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear your whole family—especially your kids on their first trip—had such a great time. Making memories, getting wet, and beating the heat is what it's all about. We hope to see you all for another adventure soon!
★★★★★Tripadvisor review
Just the right amount of adrenaline
ttodd44, September 2026
We had a great time. Exciting and fun.
Response from the operator · Jon Felderman
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're so glad you enjoyed the perfect balance of excitement and fun on your trip. Hope to see you back for more river adventures!
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