The Guide to ATV, UTV & Jeep Adventures in the Smoky Mountains (Updated for 2026)

If you’re craving adrenaline and mountain views on your Smoky Mountain vacation, you’re in the right place. From guided ATV rides to off-road Jeep tours, the area around Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, and Gatlinburg offers outdoor adventures for riders of all skill levels.
Below are the best experiences available in 2026, all within easy reach of your Blue Mountain Cabins rental.

Pink Jeep Tours - Guided Scenic 4×4 Tours

For a guided Jeep experience with history and scenery, Pink Jeep Tours is a standout. Their tours around the Smokies combine interpretive narration, dramatic landscapes, and optional off-road sections. Popular choices include the Foothills Parkway Tour, Newfound Gap Tour, and Gatlinburg Outdoor Loop.

🔗See tour options & book: https://www.pinkadventuretours.com/smoky-mountain-tours/
📍 Departure: Pigeon Forge, TN

Bluff Mountain Adventures - Guided ATV & UTV Trails

Explore 6,000 acres of scenic terrain with Bluff Mountain Adventures. Their guided ATV trail rides cover streams, forested paths, hills, and mountainside views that make for an unforgettable experience.
🔗 https://bluffmountainadventures.com/
📍 Address: 3610 Waldens Creek Rd, Sevierville, TN 37862
Tip: Riders must be 16+ to drive an ATV and 18+ to drive a UTV. For safety purposes, please note that participants under 16 years old must be at least 57" tall to join the fun. 

Smoky Mountain Adventure Rentals - UTV Rentals and Tours

Prefer self-guided off-road fun? Smoky Mountain Adventure Rentals offers UTVs for half-day or full-day adventures. Off-Road Guided Tours 1.5 Hours - true OFF-ROAD experience. With mud, creek crossings, steep hill climbs, and beautiful views, their 350-acre private mountain has it all!

🔗 https://www.smokymountainadventurerentals.com/

Smoky Mountain Adventure Rides UTV Rentals

Side by Side Rentals (SXS Rentals in Gatlinburg), Pigeon Forge UTV Rentals, Polaris RZR Rentals, Can Am Rentals, Defender Rentals, Honda Talon Rentals, and more! Family-friendly off-road utv tours.

🔗 https://smokymountainadventurerides.com/
Address: 120 Plaza Dr, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
Phone: (865) 365-4272

What to Know Before You Go

Off-Road Rules in the Smokies

Most off-road riding and tours occur on private land or guided tour property, not within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park itself. That’s simply because the National Park doesn’t allow ATVs or UTVs on its backcountry trails.

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Adventure Planning Tips

Best for Beginners:

• Bluff Mountain Adventures (guided, scenic trails)
• Pink Jeep Tours (comfortable, narrated experiences)

Great for Self-Drive Fun:

• Smoky Mountain Adventure Rentals
• Jeep Wrangler rentals for customizable scenic drives