Little Creek Falls

Little Creek Falls is one of the signature attractions at Dollywood's Splash Country, Dolly Parton's beloved water park adjacent to the main Dollywood theme park in Pigeon Forge. If you're making the trip to Dollywood, Splash Country is the water park addition that transforms a great day into a full summer experience — and Little Creek Falls is the ride that families keep returning to.

This is a multi-person raft ride with room for up to 6 riders, meaning the whole extended family can ride together rather than splitting into pairs. The ride winds through water channels with mountain waterfall theming that feels appropriately Smoky Mountain — think towering artificial rock formations and cascading water features that frame the whole experience. The circular raft spins unpredictably as you descend, so no two rides are quite the same.

Little Creek Falls earns its 4.6-star rating because it delivers reliably on exactly what it promises: everyone gets wet, everyone laughs, and you immediately want to go again. Young kids around age 3-4 find the scale and waterfall effects thrilling in a non-scary way, while older kids and adults enjoy the unpredictability of the spinning raft.

Access requires a Dollywood's Splash Country admission ticket. If you're planning to visit both parks (Dollywood and Splash Country) or visiting multiple times during a trip, the Dollywood Season Pass is worth calculating — it frequently pays off in a single multi-day visit and includes both parks.

Bring a waterproof dry bag for your phone and any valuables; everyone in the raft gets soaked. Water shoes are helpful throughout the water park. Ride Little Creek Falls first thing in the morning before the line builds to 30-45 minutes on busy summer weekends.