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RiverRush Wait Times
Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for RiverRush at Dollywood, built on 6,051 measured readings.
Park hours today: 9am–8pm
Best time to ride RiverRush
On a typical Monday, RiverRush runs about 45 min at rope drop, peaks near 62 min around 8 PM, and eases to 62 min by close. Across the week, Friday is the worst day (about 66 min at its midday peak) and Wednesday the calmest (about 52 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
Averaging 29 min, this is the #5 longest line of 54 tracked rides at Dollywood (park average 10 min). The longest is Raging River Rapids at 40 min.
Typical RiverRush wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 53 min | 53 min 10 AM | 47 min |
| Monday | 45 min | 62 min 8 PM | 62 min |
| Tuesday | 47 min | 55 min 11 AM | 36 min |
| Wednesday | 52 min | 52 min 10 AM | 4 min |
| Thursday | 9 min | 56 min 7 PM | 56 min |
| Friday · busiest | 50 min | 66 min 8 PM | 66 min |
| Saturday | 64 min | 64 min 10 AM | 40 min |
RiverRush average wait by month
| Month | Avg Wait | Readings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 41.4 min | 5,504 |
| July 2026 | 48.9 min | 6,594 |
| August 2026 | 29.1 min | 3,226 |
RiverRush wait time FAQ
▾When is RiverRush shortest?
RiverRush is shortest at rope drop (about 45 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 62 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 62 min around 8 PM.
▾Which day is RiverRush busiest?
Friday runs the longest lines, peaking around 66 min midday, while Wednesday is the calmest at about 52 min. Use the day and time slider above to check any day.
▾What is the wait for RiverRush right now?
RiverRush 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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