Dollywood’s Splash Country: A Water Park Among the Theme Parks Near Pigeon Forge

Splash Country typically operates from mid-May through mid-September, while its exact daily hours vary. Plan your visit within that seasonal window, then check the operating calendar for the day you have in mind; hours can change.

Dollywood has offered one-day and two-day Splash Country tickets and family bundles, with prices varying through the season. Choose the ticket that fits your planned visit and check Dollywood’s ticket page for current pricing.

Standard vehicle parking costs $25, and oversized vehicle parking, including RVs and trailers, costs $30. Dollywood Gold and Diamond Season Passholders receive free parking after purchasing a pass; the initial parking fee is non-refundable. Preferred Parking costs extra and is near the entrance, but it does not include a separate ticket window or exclusive entrance.

If you’re visiting Dollywood and Splash Country on the same day, complimentary parking-lot tram transportation runs between the parks. The Dollywood Theme Park tickets, hours and parking guide covers planning details for the theme park.

Bring your own towel: towels are not provided, though you can buy them at Riverside Trading Post or the Retreats and Canopies booth. All-day lockers are available throughout the park on a first-come, first-served basis, in standard, large and jumbo sizes for $12, $17 and $22, respectively.

Coolers, food and drinks are generally not allowed. The park’s accessibility guidance makes an exception for single water bottles and single snacks or items needed for medical reasons, while still prohibiting coolers and excessive amounts of food or drink.

Named attractions include RiverRush, TailSpin Racer, Fire Tower Falls and Big Bear Plunge. For a pool or slower float, the park also has Mountain Waves wave pool and Downbound Float Trip lazy river.

Tubes are provided at no additional charge, on a first-come, first-served basis, for the wave pool, lazy river and tube slides. Personal tubes, noodles and floats are not allowed in the water, and water guns, water toys, full-face masks, swim fins and outside inflatables are prohibited.

Swimwear cannot have buckles, sharp objects or protruding metal, and denim or corduroy clothing or swimwear is prohibited. Cotton shirts are not permitted on body slides. Swim shirts and religious headwear must be tight-fitting, and clothing or swimwear with obscene or explicit language or graphics is not allowed.

Accessible parking is first-come, first-served and may fill early on some operating days. If the accessible lot is full, you can use the drop-off and pick-up area next to the entrance. Wheelchairs are available to rent at the main entrance ticket windows. For additional accessibility accommodations, contact splashcountryfoodquestions@dollywood.com at least three days before your visit.

Dollywood’s past is covered in this history of Dollywood Theme Park.

Before you go: Operating hours, ticket prices and parking details can change, so check the official site before you go.