Soaky Mountain Blog

We’ve had the pleasure of welcoming some incredible guests to our waterpark recently—and they’ve been raving about our NEW Rafter’s Rage adventure slide, our two water coasters and all of the other fun things to do at our waterpark! View what they have to say here.

We’ve got exciting news! As a Soaky Mountain Season Pass holder, you now get 50% off FUN PASSES at Adventure Forest – an indoor family adventure center that’s open to the public, located just across the street inside our Premier Lodging partner Wilderness at the...

We’re excited to announce the return of Taylor Time Events, special low sensory experiences at Soaky Mountain Waterpark! Mark your calendars for the following dates: June 16 & 19 • August 7 & 13 • September 6Time: 9:00 – 10:00 am Please help us spread the word...

Do you have a child between the ages of 4 and 12 who could benefit from learning essential swimming and water safety skills? Be sure to register them for the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson™, taking place right here at our venue—alongside thousands of other locations...

Do you have a toddler who you would like to bring to our waterpark but are uncertain about how they will react? Believe it or not, a little prep can go a long way in making your toddler’s first visit to our waterpark safe, smooth, and full of happy family memories....

Ever wondered what goes on behind those signature red shirts and ever-watchful sunglasses? Our lifeguards do more than just sit poolside — they’re trained professionals who help create a safe, fun, and welcoming environment for every guest. Here’s a look at what a...

Whether you're planning a day of waterpark thrills, soaking up the sun poolside, or simply relaxing with friends and family, renting a cabana isn’t just a splurge — it’s a game-changer. Here's why saying "yes" to a cabana is the smartest move you can make for your day...

Did You Know May is Water Safety Month?It makes it the perfect time to us to remind our guests just how important it is to keep a close watch on children around water. Drowning is preventable—and awareness is key. Our Aquatics Directors at our waterpark, Wilderness at...

We’re thrilled to announce that at the conclusion of the 2024 season, our waterpark received the Gold International Aquatic Safety Award from Jeff Ellis & Associates—the organization that provides our lifeguard training, certification, and operational support. As...

Are you passionate about hospitality and ready to take your career to the next level? If you answered yes – this opportunity is for you! Wilderness Resorts and Waterparks, the parent company for Soaky Mountain Waterpark and Wilderness at the Smokies has a 12-month,...

Make a splash every Monday at Soaky Mountain Waterpark with Mermaid Mondays! Mermaid Alyssa will be hosting “meet and greet” sessions where Soaky guests can get up close to take photos with a real-life mermaid! Guests can also enjoy captivating stories about life...

Get ready for a splashing good time! Soaky Mountain Waterpark will officially open for the 2025 season on May 10 and 11, and then daily starting May17 through Labor Day. After that, we will be open only weekends in September. New Rafter’s Rage Waterslide Certain to be...

Our 2024 blood drive promotion with MEDIC Regional Blood Center was such a HUGE success that we’re bringing it back for 2025! From April 14 through May 10, 2025, anyone who donates blood at any MEDIC blood drive or donation center will receive a free daily admission...

As we count down to summer, we're excited to announce our Summer Entertainment Series! All events are included with your Soaky Admission and will take place by the Wipe Out Bar from 2-5 pm. We can't wait to see you there for some fun in the sun! June2- Shaun Abbott4-...

The countdown is on to our 2025 season and the debut of our fabulous new Rafter’s Rage family ride. We literally can’t wait for our opening day on Saturday, May 10! NEW Season Pass Holders Welcome to our Soaky family! We hope you will have a blast this summer at our...

Since moving to the Smokies five years ago, my family has really come to love the holidays here. There are a number of fun things we look forward to doing every year and that have become part of our family’s annual holiday traditions. Here are our Top Five Christmas...

Not ready to say goodbye to summer? We can’t blame you! The weather has been so awesome that we don’t want summer to end either!   Did you know that our Soaky season goes through the last weekend in? So, what does that mean for you? It means you can still come...

What is a vacation without a little shopping? Well according to Jessica B., our group sales manager, it’s a boring time. Jessica loves to shop so we asked her for her opinion of the “Top 5 Places to Shop” while in Smokies and here is what she had to say! Best places...

We’re going to keep the Olympic fever going after the Paris games end by welcoming Olympic Silver Medalist Manteo Mitchell to our waterpark on Wednesday, August 14. Manteo will be available for autographs and meet/greets from 4- 6 pm at the guest...

We’re so excited to announce that we will add a new thrill water slide for guests to enjoy in 2025. Rafter’s Rage, produced by WhiteWater, will be an incredibly exciting six-person raft ride that starts roughly eight stories in the air and spans 825 feet. Riders will...

We absolutely adore our little guests and the presents they bring us! Their creativity warms our hearts and their enthusiasm for our waterpark is why we love having the jobs we do! We want to give a big shout out to Allie, who recently brought us Boomer’s Tree House...

On your marks…get set…go! If you love NASCAR races you’re going to want to head to the Nashville Superspeedway this Saturday, June 29, 2024 from 5 pm ET for the Tennessee Lottery 250. We’re teaming up with Wilderness at the Smokies to sponsor the Chevy Camaro race car...

If you’re coming to check out Soaky Mountain Waterpark, Penny, our food and beverage director, would like to recommend that your family takes a couple of extra days to explore some of the Smokies great hiking trails and kayaking. Penny’s family loves spending time in...