The Ocoee River is one of the most popular destinations for whitewater rafting in Tennessee and flows through the heart of the Cherokee National Forest. On this tour, you’ll get a full day on the water, with full instruction and lunch included. Get your adrenaline pumping as you tackle Class III and IV rapids, admire the views as you cruise downstream, and raft down part of the ‘Olympic section’.
Tackle multiple rapids, including Mikey’s, Blue Hole, and Bush Gardens
Spectacular views as you raft through the Cherokee National Forest
Enjoy a picnic lunch by the riverside included in the tour
Suitable for all levels: full instruction provided
What To Expect
Please plan to arrive 30 min prior to your scheduled trip at our well appointed facility where you'll find spacious clean changing areas and a fully stocked gift shop. An onsite cafe is open for lunch and dinner.
After a brief orientation, you'll board our bus for a scenic ride into the Cherokee National Forest to the river. Your guide will go over a complete safety orientation with some time to practice before getting on the river. You'll experience the beauty of Bush Gardens, the excitement of Mikey's, the Blue Hole, and Let's Make a Deal before reaching the Olympic section. The Olympic section is 800 yards of back to back class III/IV whitewater. A riverside lunch will be served under a canopy of trees at the half way point. Lunch includes build your own deli sandwiches, peel-n-eat shrimp, chips, cookies, fresh fruit, tea and lemonade. After lunch the adventure will continue down the Middle Ocoee for 5 miles of exciting, continuous class III/IV whitewater. Plan time to look at trip photos after your adventure. You'll be gone from the outpost 6 hours of which approx. 5 will be on the river.
No experience is necessary, minimum age to raft is 12. We are on EASTERN TIME.
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 54 travelers
Include
Life Jacket, Helmet and Paddle