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Raging River Rapids Wait Times
Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Raging River Rapids at Dollywood, built on 1,061 measured readings.
Park hours today: 10am–9pm
Best time to ride Raging River Rapids
On a typical Saturday, Raging River Rapids runs about 61 min at rope drop, peaks near 61 min around 10 AM, and eases to 53 min by close. Across the week, Saturday is the worst day (about 61 min at its midday peak) and Sunday the calmest (about 55 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
Averaging 35 min, this is the #2 longest line of 56 tracked rides at Dollywood (park average 6 min). The longest is RiverRush at 36 min.
Typical Raging River Rapids wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 45 min | 55 min 3 PM | 30 min |
| Saturday · busiest | 61 min | 61 min 10 AM | 53 min |
Raging River Rapids average wait by month
| Month | Avg Wait | Readings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 22.5 min | 5,724 |
| July 2026 | 36.3 min | 6,905 |
| August 2026 | 34.4 min | 4,994 |
| September 2026 | 34.9 min | 1,061 |
Raging River Rapids wait time FAQ
▾When is Raging River Rapids shortest?
Raging River Rapids is shortest at rope drop (about 61 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 53 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 61 min around 10 AM.
▾Which day is Raging River Rapids busiest?
Saturday runs the longest lines, peaking around 61 min midday, while Sunday is the calmest at about 55 min. Use the day and time slider above to check any day.
▾What is the wait for Raging River Rapids right now?
Raging River Rapids isn't reporting a live wait right now. The park may be closed. This page updates automatically when lines go live.
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