Our BRAND NEW WATERPARK EXPANSION IS NOW OPEN! The main attractions are the one-of-a kind lazy river – Kaleidoscope Kavern which features an immersive tunnel where the natural beauty of the Smoky Mountains surrounds your senses as you float down the river surrounded by kaleidoscope lighting and captivating sounds. There’s also the Ridge Runner, our new three-story water coaster. It features three steep drops, uphill adrenaline-boosting blasts and high speeds. Plus, it is the world’s first slide with Reverse AquaLucent, meaning it has some cool colorful, spellbinding patterns and special effects.
Wilderness at the Smokies
Rustic Mountain-Modern Charm
WITH WORLD-CLASS AMENITIEs
Wilderness at the Smokies Waterpark Resort and Family Adventure Center is a luxurious vacation and meeting destination. Wilderness is a whole new concept of FUN for your Smoky Mountain vacation! Our Waterparks are Included with Your Stay!
Wilderness is home to the Wild WaterDome, Tennessee’s Largest Indoor Waterpark, which features a see-through roof that will weather-proof your vacation and give you the opportunity to tan inside all year long. Along with year-round indoor waterpark fun, you will find two outdoor waterparks right outside your guest room door! And remember to check out the Adventure Forest dry, family adventure center. Featuring a 3 story ropes course, multi-level laser tag, blacklight mini-golf, mega arcade, and much more!
Wild WaterDome Roof Project
Our signature transparent roof is the heart of the Wild WaterDome experience. It’s what allows us to deliver “Summer Year-Round,” letting the natural sun shine through so you can enjoy the park and keep your summer tan glowing regardless of the weather outside. From mid-April through mid-May, we will be performing essential roof maintenance and indoor park updates. This work is vital to ensuring our roof and facility stay in peak condition for your future getaways.
What This Means for Your Visit:
- Safety First: Because this work takes place overhead, we will be closing select attractions located directly beneath the active work zones. These closures will happen on a rolling basis to keep as much of the park open as possible.
- Plan Your Trip: For a detailed list of which attractions will be available during your stay, please consult the waterpark hours page.
- The “Summer” Stays On: The park will remain filled with natural light, and we are opening select outdoor attractions at Lake Wilderness early (weather permitting) on Saturday and Sunday so you can still soak up the spring sun.
We are committed to maintaining the high standards you expect from us, and these projects are necessary to ensure we meet them.