Spanning 50 acres in Sevierville, Soaky Mountain Waterpark is a massive, state-of-the-art waterpark packed with high-speed water coasters, massive wave pools, and interactive kid splash zones. Located directly across from its sister property, Wilderness at the Smokies, Soaky Mountain is open to the public and delivers high-energy summer fun for families of all ages.
Whether you're looking for extreme drop slides or a day in a private cabana, here is everything you need to know about visiting.
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Soaky Mountain Waterpark
Experience Avalaunch watercoasters, massive wave pools, and thrill slides for the whole family.
🌊 Top Attractions & Thrills
- Avalaunch Watercoaster: A first-of-its-kind, two-person tube coaster packed with three uphill blast zones, quick saucer turns, and a heart-pumping wall climb that plunges into a whitewater finish.
- Rafter’s Rage & Blue Mountain Mayhem: High-capacity family raft rides that launch groups into sideways acceleration arcs and gravity-challenging zero-G walls.
- Soaky Surge Wave Pool: A massive 35,000-square-foot wave pool capable of generating ocean-like waves up to 6 feet tall.
- The Edge: A dueling water coaster where two tube riders race side-by-side through translucent light tunnels and exciting drops.
- Black Bear Rapids: Forget a quiet lazy river—this 24,000-square-foot adventure river keeps things moving with wave action and continuous rapids.
- Whoop & Holler: Adrenaline-fueled body slides featuring floor-drop launch capsules that drop riders straight into a thrilling plunge.
👶 Little Swimmers & Family Zones
- The Hive: A massive interactive play structure equipped with water cannons, body slides, a swirling bowl slide, and a giant tipping water bucket.
- Boomer’s Bay: A mini-waterpark area built specifically for toddlers and young kids, featuring kid-sized versions of the park’s biggest thrill slides.
- Slippery Salamanders: A two-lane inflatable water obstacle course designed to test agility and balance above the water.
💡 Insider Tips for Your Visit
- 🎟️ Buy Tickets Online in Advance: Save time at the gate by purchasing single-day passes or season passes online. Guests staying at Wilderness at the Smokies enjoy discounted admission packages.
- ☂️ Rent a Cabana: With over 50 private cabanas scattered around the wave pool, kid zones, and quiet corners, reserving one online in advance is the best way to guarantee shade and relaxed lounge seating all day.
- ☀️ Go Cashless: The park utilizes cashless payment systems for food trucks, retail shops, and concessions, making purchases quick and hassle-free.
- 🚗 Parking Location: Parking is accessed off Gists Creek Road right below the large hillside sign. Keep in mind that daily parking fees apply unless included with specific season pass bundles.