Surrounded by hundreds of miles of water, the Peaceful Side of the Smokies is a great place to take out a boat, jet ski, paddle board, and go tubing. Float down the cool river, or visit any of our popular lake destinations.
Surrounded by hundreds of miles of water, the Peaceful Side of the Smokies is a great place to take out a boat, jet ski, paddle board, and go tubing. Float down the cool river, or visit any of our popular lake destinations.
Tubing is one of the most popular things to do on the Peaceful Side of the Smokies. Step into the cool flowing river water, and you can find both relaxing and adventurous spots for all ages. There’s no shortage of places to rent tubes, from River Rat to Smoky Mountain Outdoor Center. Get in, and start splashing.
See TubingThe river is the perfect place to set up shop and start fishing. You can cast a line from the comfortable banks or wade out into the center for a little flyfishing. The Smokies are home to lampreys, darters, shiners, bass, trout, and more.
See FishingYou can find just about anything to do on the water on the Peaceful Side of the Smokies. Rent a jet ski, and glide across one of our great lakes, find smooth places to go canoeing, relax on a paddle board, or get adventurous with river rafting and kayaking on the river.
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