Dollywood's Splash Country
Pigeon Forge · 35 shaded acres, its own ticket
A thirty-five-acre water park built into the hillside beside Dollywood, with enough tree cover that you aren't standing on bare concrete all afternoon. RiverRush is the headliner, a water coaster that uses magnets to shove your raft back uphill, alongside a wave pool, a lazy river and a shallow area for small children. Two things to know before you go: it needs its own ticket, and it only runs from late spring through summer.
Dollywood's Splash Country is the water park next door to Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Spread across 35 shaded acres in the Smoky Mountain foothills, it's the go-to way to beat the summer heat.
Raft rides, speed slides, a big wave pool, a lazy river and splash zones for little ones make it an easy full day for every age. Here's what to know before you go.
Thrill rides at Splash Country
RiverRush
RiverRush is a water coaster that uses powerful jets to push rafts uphill before sending them down again. It's one of the park's most popular rides, so expect lines at peak times.
Mountain Scream and Fire Tower Falls
These are the slides for speed seekers. Mountain Scream is one of the park's original thrill slides, and Fire Tower Falls is a pair of side-by-side speed slides.
TailSpin Racer and Slick Rock Racer
Race your family to the bottom. TailSpin Racer greets you near the park entrance, and Slick Rock Racer is a four-lane mat-racing slide.
Family rides and slides
Grab a raft and ride together on Big Bear Plunge, SwiftWater Run and Raging River Rapids. Wild River Falls and Mountain Twist add more slides for mixed-age groups, and The Butterfly and The Cascades round out the lineup.
Wave pool and lazy river
Mountain Waves is the park's big wave pool and the easiest place to regroup between rides. When you need a break, grab a tube and drift along the Downbound Float Trip, Splash Country's lazy river.
For little splashers
Bear Mountain Fire Tower is a multi-level water play structure with slides, sprayers and plenty of buckets to dump. Little Creek Falls gives toddlers and young kids shallow water and gentle slides of their own.
Retreats and canopies
Want a home base for the day? Splash Country rents private waterside Retreats and smaller shaded Canopies. They're a nice upgrade for big groups or families with little ones who need nap breaks. They're popular on summer weekends, so reserve ahead.
Plan your visit
1210 Dollywood Resorts Blvd., Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
Separate ticket: Splash Country requires its own ticket. A Dollywood ticket doesn't include it. Dollywood offers combo tickets and season passes if you plan to visit both parks. Our Dollywood ticket guide explains the options.
Seasonal: Splash Country is a summer water park. It opens in late spring and runs through summer, and it's closed the rest of the year. Check the Dollywood calendar and operating schedule for dates and hours.
Cashless park: Splash Country takes card and mobile payments only. If you only have cash, kiosks in the park can load it onto a debit card.
Arrive early: Get there at opening to ride RiverRush before the lines build, and to grab a good spot near the wave pool.
Pack smart: Bring sunscreen, water shoes and a towel, and check our Dollywood packing list and parking tips.
For more details on tickets, food and the best rides, read our full Splash Country guide.
More water fun in the Smokies
Looking for another water park? Soaky Mountain Water Park in Sevierville is another big summer favorite. For a quieter swim, skip the crowds and stay at a cabin with a private pool or pool access. For more ideas, browse all our Pigeon Forge attractions.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Dollywood's Splash Country?
Right next to Dollywood, at 2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd. in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
Is Splash Country included with a Dollywood ticket?
No. Splash Country requires its own ticket, but Dollywood sells combo tickets and season passes that cover both parks.
When is Splash Country open?
It's open seasonally, from late spring through summer. Check dollywood.com for the current calendar and hours.
Does Splash Country take cash?
No, it's a cashless park. Use a card or mobile pay, or load cash onto a debit card at an in-park kiosk.
Is Splash Country good for little kids?
Yes. Bear Mountain Fire Tower and Little Creek Falls are built for young kids, and the wave pool and lazy river are easy for the whole family.
Can you rent a cabana at Splash Country?
Yes. Splash Country calls them Retreats and Canopies. They're private, shaded spots you can reserve for the day.
Splash Country is just minutes from our Pigeon Forge cabins. Stay close in one of our cabins near Dollywood, spread out in our family cabins, and book direct to get our Stay & Play Pass with free attraction tickets for every paid night.