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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 6,299 measured readings.
Park hours today: 9am–8pm
Best time to ride Raging River Rapids
On a typical Monday, Raging River Rapids runs about 38 min at rope drop, peaks near 75 min around 8 PM, and eases to 75 min by close. Across the week, Saturday is the worst day (about 82 min at its midday peak) and Wednesday the calmest (about 44 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
That makes Raging River Rapids the longest average wait at Dollywood right now (40 min vs a 10 min park average).
Typical Raging River Rapids wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 60 min | 60 min 10 AM | 6 min |
| Monday | 38 min | 75 min 8 PM | 75 min |
| Tuesday | 25 min | 49 min 3 PM | 35 min |
| Wednesday | 40 min | 44 min 12 PM | 23 min |
| Thursday | 12 min | 72 min 7 PM | 46 min |
| Friday | 74 min | 74 min 10 AM | 49 min |
| Saturday · busiest | 45 min | 82 min 4 PM | 40 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 | 40.3 min | 3,287 |
Raging River Rapids wait time FAQ
▾When is Raging River Rapids shortest?
Raging River Rapids is shortest at rope drop (about 38 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 75 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 75 min around 8 PM.
▾Which day is Raging River Rapids busiest?
Saturday runs the longest lines, peaking around 82 min midday, while Wednesday is the calmest at about 44 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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