The Pigeon River of Western North Carolina and East Tennessee rises above Canton, North Carolina, is impounded by Walters Dam, enters Tennessee, and flows into the French Broad River, just past Newport, Tennessee.

Mar 1, 2025 · From scenic views to fishing to walks along the trail, the Little Pigeon River is the perfect spot to get out and enjoy the great outdoors.

Pigeon River, river that rises on the slopes of the Blue Ridge in Pisgah National Forest, western North Carolina, U.S., and flows over a course of 100 miles (160 km).

The Little Pigeon River is a river located entirely within Sevier County, Tennessee. It rises from a series of streams which flow together on the dividing ridge between the states of Tennessee and North Carolina, with most of the flow from inside the boundary of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The river has three main forks or prongs ...

Big difference! Pigeon Forge is a tourist town located in Sevier County, TN. The Pigeon River is located in Cocke County, TN, and is located near the TN/NC line, about 30 miles from Pigeon Forge, home of Dolly Parton's Dollywood theme park. The Pigeon River was once a polluted steam due to run off from Champion Paper Mill, but no more.

Feb 19, 2025 · The Pigeon River is one of the best places for white water rafting in Tennessee. With everything from class 1 to class 4 rapids, this beautiful river can accommodate rafters of all ages and abilities.

The Little Pigeon River is a river located entirely within Sevier County, Tennessee. It rises from a series of streams which flow together on the dividing ridge between the states of Tennessee and North Carolina, with most of the flow from inside the boundary of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Photo: BrineStans, CC BY 3.0.

Jul 22, 2020 · From fishing and swimming to floating and strolls along the Riverwalk, explore fun activities and things to do on the Little Pigeon River this summer in Pigeon Forge.

Named for the extinct passenger pigeon whose migration routes traversed this area, the Pigeon River is now a popular recreation destination for fisherman and river rafters alike. Fisherman can catch smallmouth bass on the river all year long.

Aug 9, 2017 · Named after the Passenger Pigeon, the Pigeon River is a natural 70-mile stretch of water that flows northwest from Haywood County, North Carolina, up to Newport, Tennessee, where it meets the French Broad River.