What an amazing experience and honestly our favorite while here in the smokies!!! I booked this…read moreexperience on Groupon for both me and my bestie, great price and even included pictures. This was our first time white water rafting and it definitely won't be the last. We had Willie as our guide and he was fantastic. Definitely made it a fun,comfortable, and memorable experience for us. The experience lasts about 3 hours, starting with a safety brief, bus ride, and then the trip down the river. All the staff here were kind and helpful too, will definitely be coming back again someday!

We found this company on Groupon, and decided to give it a shot since the reviews were good. This…read moreis a small, family-owned company with no frills, but that doesn't affect the quality of the experience you receive! All of the guides were awesome, and we all had a blast. "Journey" was our guide, and she was super nice and knowledgeable. I highly recommend 5 Rivers!

Greg and Dennis were great guides who took us through Gatlinburg's many river systems. He put us on…read moretrout on our first cast. My daughter and I caught our personal each over 3lbs. Very happy with their stories and gear.

We booked a half day of Trout stream fishing. It's was Me, husband and our 2 kids. Wayne did an…read moreamazing job! We caught almost our Limit for the 4 of us. He worked well with our kids and put us on the fish!!! They provided all the gear, bait, and extras. Even walked with cooler and ice packs to keep fish. Also cleaned all the trout for us to take back and cook up! Thanks Wayne and Rocky Top Outfitters!!!

Upper pigeon forge trip was awesome! Our guide Max was super friendly and made the trip even more…read moreenjoyable. Definitely recommend!

What a terrific afternoon…read more Well run operation. Friendly people. Efficient and clean. Well outfitted. Great guide (Chicay ---- spelling?) Had a blast. Didn't take phone on boat... Sorry no pics. But trust me, it's worth the go.

My fiancé & I are from Texas. We had a blast fishing with Derek. We hadn't been fishing in many…read moreyears, so for me, it brought back so many great memories fishing with my mom and dad. Derek is a hoot! Knowledgeable, patient, friendly and knows exactly where to take you to get the most fish. He takes a lot of pride in his company and work to ensure you get the most enjoyment out of your experience...you just can't beat that! Derek is a real Tennessean who has been fishing since he was 2 years old, taught by his dad, so if you want a real Tennessee fishing experience, Derek is your man! Thank you, Derek, for a wonderful memory that will last me a lifetime!

Despite some factors beyond his control- the weather (intermittent rain) and attitude of the fish (…read moreinitially indifferent to our lures), we had a wonderful and memorable morning... and eventually caught some fish as well! My husband and I took our 12 year old grandsons out with Derek and a colleague of his in two boats. The kids had a blast, Derek taught me how to cast, and everyone caught (and released) fish! All in all a perfect morning!

I fished with Ridge last week for a whole day and had a blast. He's very knowledgeable with the…read morewaters we fished, and the techniques needed to get the job done. He puts you right where you need to be and directs you as to where to cast. Got three trophy class Smallmouths with one being a "C". Caught fish all day. He shared the history of the waters and the surrounding area, along with stories of his fishin' experiences. We've already got another trip planned for later toward the end of Summer/early Fall for a day of "Topwater" action. I'm looking forward to that.

I went on a 6 hour trip with Big Ridge River Guides and I cannot express how great the experience…read morewas. Captain Ridge Palmer was very knowledgeable, and professional. He caught live bait, and assisted me wherever I needed a helping hand. I am not a seasoned angler, but Captain Ridge guided me to catch 15+ smallmouth bass, while he caught probably the same amount, or more. I caught several very large smallmouth, and had a great time. This is an experience that made me regret only having 6 hours to fish! I would recommend this trip to anyone from a first time fisherman to a pro. Captain Ridge is flexible enough to accommodate any skill level. I am very excited to say that I will be a return customer!

I went down the river on 5/21, and we had a great experience with NOC on the Upper Pigeon River…read more On our first day, because I am a bit spacey, I somehow ended up in the middle of the mountains with no gas station nearby and on Empty. Thankfully, I noticed it when we were very close to a rest area, so we did not end up stranded on the side of the road. Triple A came out, and all was well, but we missed our original rafting time. When we called NOC Upper Pigeon, they allowed us to reschedule for the next day without any fee or hassle. I was very grateful for that because it would have been awful to have to pay again just because we missed it. The check-in process was very smooth. Everything was clearly explained; the instructions were easy to follow, the bus ride was short, and the bus was clean. "@b****nee" was our guide, and she was really great at her job. You could tell she genuinely enjoyed it, and she shared a lot of interesting information about the river. One of the best parts was that she tried to get a sense of whether we wanted a more adventurous ride or something a little calmer. Being able to tailor the experience a bit to what we wanted made it even better. At one of the rapids, I ended up falling out of the raft (it happens), and "@b****nee" basically turned into Hercules and helped me get back in easily. I am not someone who is very easy to please, but @b****nee was excellent. You can tell she enjoys what she does, and she was also very hospitable, professional, and reassuring throughout the trip. Overall, it was a great experience.

My husband and I went on our first white water rafting trip with NOC. It was so much fun. If you're…read morethinking about going here, I definitely recommend. The guides were fun and experienced!

This is the best marina on Douglas Lake. The new owners have done so many renovations and the place…read morelooks amazing. The boat slips on Douglas lake are new, as well and so pretty. The campground has great camper spots and all the campers are so nice. I stayed in the cabins and they are also renovated with wonderful views of the lake. It is such a peaceful place away from the tourist traps of East Tennessee. OMG, did i mention they have boat rentals? We did kayaks one day and pontoon one day. It was fabulous and the staff were so eager to ensure we were taken care of. I would give it six stars if I could.

Best Marina around. Nathan is super helpful and the Marina gives great value. Great location great…read moreservice, and great value.

It was a great, fun and relaxing kayaking trip. Lynn made it a smooth trip from the start to the…read morefinish. Also, took us on a tour in her car which was extra special. I highly recommend this trip if you are in the Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg area.

Steve went out of his way to accommodate us when the weather turned nasty. He rearranged his…read moreschedule so that we could kayak on a different day. The tour was quite informative and interesting. He is a genuine good ol' boy. Anyone who thinks that southern hospitality is a myth has NOT spent much time in the south.