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Ocoee Whitewater Rafting Websites and Ocoee River Info

If you're going to stay in one of our lakeview rental cabins in Turtletown, Tennessee, then you might as well go out and enjoy a whitewater rafting trip on the Ocoee River nearby! The Toccoa River and Ocoee River in one river that flows northwestward through the Great Smoky Appalachian Mountains (Blue Ridge Mountains) of the southeastern United States. The river is called the Toccoa River in Georgia and when the river reaches the twin cities of McCaysville, Georgia and Copperhill, Tennessee, the river is then called the Ocoee River in Tennessee. The Ocoee River is known for its whitewater rafting and it hosted the whitewater slalom events during the Centennial 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympic games. The Ocoee River is the premier whitewater rafting river in Tennessee and is ranked one of America's Top Ten Rivers.

The Ocoee River has continuous class III (Three) and class IV (Four) whitewater sections tht will keep you busy, wet and cool in the summertime. Rafting on the Ocoee River is made possible by water releases from the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) on specific dates. With a limited whitewater rafting season, it is very important to plan ahead when booking whitewater rafting trips with Ocoee River whitewater rafting outfitters.

For more information or to book an Ocoee River Rafting trip, contact one of the featured whitewater rafting outfitter websites.

Whitewater Rafting Companies
Ocoee Adventure Center Located in Copperhill, Tennessee the Ocoee Adventure Center is your headquarters for Ocoee River rafting trips. Ocoee Adventure Center's whitewater rafting trips are unsurpassed on the Ocoee River because Ocoee Adventure Center take our time and focus on quality, safety and big fun. Each of our Ocoee rafting trips spends 33% more time out on the water than other whitewater rafting outfitters. Many of our customers return year after year to go whitewater rafting on the Ocoee River with Ocoee Adventure Center. No whitewater rafting experience is necessary to enjoy the fun of Ocoee Whitewater rafting in Tennessee.
Ocoee River Rafting Located in Ducktown, Tennessee the Ocoee River Rafting company has welcomed you to miles of challenging and exciting Class III and IV rapids on one of the countrys premier rivers since 1976. No experience is necessary to enjoy the adventure of Ocoee River rafting on the World Class Ocoee River. Our company has an unparalleled safety record and our guides have the reputation of being some of the most experienced and best guides on the Ocoee River.
Ocoee Olympic Whitewater Center Loacted in Copperhill, Tennessee The Ocoee Whitewater Center (OWC) was completed for the purpose of holding the 1996 Olympic Canoe and Kayak Slalom competitions. This was the first time these events were held on a natural river and it was appropriate the Ocoee should be chosen as the site as it was already one of the most popular whitewater rivers in the world. Constructed using 60,000 tons of native rock, individually placed and cemented into position along the banks of the river, the riverbed itself was narrowed to create the spectacular rapids necessary for the competition. Those same rapids are the draw for the thousands of people who come each year to raft or to test their kayaking skills on the Olympic course.
Rafting in the Smokies Need a whitewater rafting adventure near Gatlinburg, TN? Rafting in the Smokies has one for you! Bring your family, friends or both and experience a whitewater rafting trip you will never forget. Rafting in the Smokies has been whitewater rafting professionals since 1978. Rafting in the Smokies has 30 years of experience and carries a prominent reputation for excellence in the Smoky Mountain area that other whitewater rafting companies seek to parallel. Rafting in the Smokies continues to set the whitewater rafting standards in East Tennessee. Feel the excitement as one of Rafting in the Smokies certified whitewater guides demonstrate their passion for whitewater rafting by escorting you down the Upper Pigeon River and Lower Pigeon River Float Trip. Our knowledgeable whitewater river guides don't just love whitewater rafting... they live it!
Rolling Thunder River Company Georgia Rolling Thunder River is located near McCaysville, GA and Copperhill, TN. Rolling Thunder River is the Preferred Whitewater Rafting Company for over 30 years on the two most popular rivers in Southeast Tennessee (The Ocoee River and the Nantahala River). Over 300,000 happy rafting guests have enjoyed the family friendly Nantahala River and the adventure packed Ocoee River with Rolling Thunder River Company.
Ocoee Outpost Nantahala Outdoor Center Since 1972, Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) has shared the outdoors with millions of guests on white water river rafting trips, with all varieties of raft, kayak and canoe instruction, on mountain bikes and around the world with our adventure travel trips. Located in western North Carolina near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, NOC is within easy driving distance of Atlanta, Gatlinburg, Chattanooga, Charlotte and Knoxville. Our world-class staff leads whitewater (some say white water!) rafting trips on nine of the Easts best rivers, including the Chattooga River, Cheoah River, French Broad River, Nantahala River, Nolichucky River, Ocoee River, Gauley River, New River and Pigeon River. Learn to whitewater paddle and raft from the pros in our renowned canoe, raft and kayak Paddling School. Nantahala Outdoor Center also offer group programs, ropes courses, flat water kayaking, flyfishing and hiking.
Outdoor Adventure Rafting - Ocoee, TN Located in Ocoee, TN our Outdoor Adventure Rafting guided whitewater rafting trips take place on the Ocoee River, site of the 1996 Olympic kayak events. From Tennessee white water rafting excitement to the relaxing drift of Ocoee river tubing float trips, Outdoor Adventure Rafting offers a wide variety of outdoor adventures in the Ocoee River TN area.
Wildwater Ltd. Rafting Wildwater Limited is located in Ducktown, TN & Long Creek, SC and is widely recognized as one of the finest whitewater rafting outfitters in the country. Since 1971, our attention to detail has made us a leader in the outdoor adventure industry. Providing high quality experiences on our adventure rafting trips is our number one priority. You may not recognize state of the art equipment or staff training programs, but you will recognize our commitment to quality, Safety and Service. Each outfitter has its own philosophy on how to offer an outdoor experience. Exceeded expectations and friendly faces are to be found on all Wildwater Limited trips! Wildwater Limited expects the best from our Team for our Guests.
Quest Expeditions Quest Expeditions is located in Ocoee, TN and is dedicated to providing you a quality whitewater experience with lots of fun and personal service. You will find a staff that enjoys what they do and looks forward to sharing their knowledge and love of the river with you. Our professional and friendly staff are what makes our trips so special. The original founder of Quest Expeditions still provides on site management and remains very active in all aspects of Quest Expeditions, Inc.
Ace Ocoee River Funyaks Kayaking Rafted in East Tennessee or West North Carolina, but want more whitewater fun and excitement? Try whitewater kayaking! Ace Ocoee Funyaks takes you beyond the thrill of whitewater rafting. If you have wondered what it would be like to paddle your own kayak, heres your opportunity.
Ocoee Outdoors Whitewater Rafting Outpost Ocoee Outdoors is located near Benton, TN and is your Ocoee River Whitewater Rafting guide and outfitter! Our guided Ocoee River whitewater rafting trips will be one of those adventures you will never forget!! The beautiful Ocoee River with its many white water areas is challenging, and a great trip for the family. With 30 years of white water rafting Ocoee Outdoors know the Ocoee River like the back of our hand, as well as the best places on the river in Tennessee. Ocoee Outdoors offers special whitewater rafting trips, which includes bringing your children as well.
Big Frog Expeditions Big Frog Expeditions is located in Benton, Tennessee and is ready to make your Ocoee River Adventure the best you have ever had. Our full-service outpost on the Ocoee River offers a full range of fun activities including three different exciting Ocoee Rafting trips and a spacious tent camp for individuals and groups. With dam-controlled releases, Big Frog Expeditions can promise you exciting class 3-4 whitewater throughout the season. Choose from three different Ocoee rafting trips at our full-service outpost on the Ocoee River — Middle Ocoee, Upper Ocoee and Combo Full River trip with a great riverside lunch included. Big Frog Expeditions have kayak trips and instruction for all levels of adventure seekers! Our kayak lessons are taught by seasoned kayak instructors who will help you learn basic techniques or develop bomb-proof skills to run the Ocoees Class-IV rapids with confidence.
Sunburst Adventures Welcome to Sunburst Adventures in Ocoee, Tennessee! In 1976, Sunburst Adventures pioneered the first commercial whitewater rafting trips on the Ocoee River. While Sunburst Adventures sets the standard for quality whitewater rafting trips, we don’t dare rest on our laurels! After 32 years, we continue to offer superior service, quality facilities, and what we consider to be the best whitewater rafting guide staff on the Ocoee River! Our hand-picked, enthusiastic staff loves whitewater. Season after season, our expert guides deliver rafting trips full of wet, wild, and zany fun, balanced with tidbits of knowledge about the Ocoee River. Every aspect of your whitewater rafting journey is guaranteed to be filled with attention to detail, and a sizable dose of raft guide humor. Located in the Cherokee National Forest, in Southeast Tennessee, the Ocoee River is a veritable hot bed of challenging whitewater rafting action. The Upper Ocoee River was even chosen as the course for the 1996 Olympic Summer Games! The Middle Ocoee River section is no slouch either, as it offers 5 miles of non-stop Class III and Class IV raging rapids. Nervous? Do not be! While we can not hold your hand on your whitewater rafting trip, our friendly office staff will walk you through the reservation process to ensure your experience with us runs smoothly, start to finish. Sunburst Adventures is located in Benton, TN.
Cascade Outdoors Welcome to Cascade Outdoors located in Ocoee, TN! Tennessee's Ocoee River offers some of the finest whitewater rafting in the world. We customize our Ocoee River rafting trips to suit you, whether you're a hardcore Ocoee whitewater veteran or a nervous first-timer. If you're organizing a family trip, church youth retreat, corporate team-building exercise, or just looking to get away from it all, an Ocoee River whitewater rafting trip is sure to please both the young and the young-at-heart. We provide all the river gear, expert Ocoee guides, and transportation to the river, so you can focus on the important stuff—having fun, spending time with friends and family, and paddling that next rapid. The Ocoee River is only a short drive from nearby cities such as Chattanooga TN, Murphy NC, Atlanta GA, Blue Ridge GA, Birmingham AL, Nashville TN and Knoxville, TN. Organize your whitewater rafting trip today. Check out our prices and don't forget that there is a wide choice of hotels, camping grounds, lodging facilities in the area and of course Duck's Nest Rental Cabin Retreat in Ducktown, TN. Everyone wants to save a buck, but sometimes cheap just doesn't cut it. You want a quality trip at a fair price. After you've taken time off work, bought a tank of gas, and driven to Ocoee, is it really worth chancing your rafting trip to save a dollar or two? We promise to tell you how much our trips cost up front and to offer a fair price. We're not always the cheapest outfitter on the Ocoee River, but we're usually pretty close. Here's a hint—when you compare prices, make sure to ask about added taxes and fees.
Raft One Whitewater Welcome to Raft One Whitewater located near Copperhill, Tennessee and McCaysville, Georgia. We are your Ocoee River Rafting Experts. Come out and have fun with us on the beautiful Ocoee River in Eastern Tennessee. Raft One Whitewater operates whitewater rafting on the Ocoee River out of historical Copperhill, TN. The river is located in the Cherokee National Forest, and was the site of the 1996 Olympics Ocoee River Whitewater Competition. Class 1-5 rapids, makes the Ocoee River perfect for whitewater rafting. There are 3 sections of river for Ocoee River rafting; The Upper Section, The Middle Section, and the Lower Section. Each of these sections of the river is roughly 5 miles of Ocoee rafting FUN! Your Ocoee whitewater rafting trip with Raft One Whitewater on any of these 3 sections of the river will be the most memorable experience you and your group have ever had in or around the Ocoee River area.
Cherokee Rafting Welcome to Cherokee Rafting located in Ocoee, TN. Cherokee Rafting provides Ocoee River whitewater rafting trips on the Ocoee River in Ocoee, Tennessee. The Ocoee River is a class IV river that flows through the scenic Cherokee National Forest in southeast Tennessee. The Ocoee River provides 10 miles of whitewater rafting divided into two sections, the Middle and Upper Ocoee. Cherokee Rafting is family owned and operated and has been providing whitewater rafting trips on the Ocoee River in Tennessee since 1978. Our customers agree that Cherokee Rafting and its emphasis on family values stands out as one of the most reputable and safest whitewater rafting companies on the Ocoee River. Cherokee Whitewater Rafting invite you, your family, and friends to come enjoy the thrill and challenge of whitewater rafting on the amazing Ocoee River. With Cherokee Rafting and the Ocoee River, fun is always in season. Whether you enjoy the wild flowers in the spring, the unforgettable beauty of the leaves in the fall, or of course our legendary summers, the Ocoee River is your Tennessee vacation destination for a whitewater rafting adventure you'll never forget!
Ocoee River Rats Welcome to Ocoee River Rats whitewater rafting at it's finest. Ocoee River Rats is located in Ocoee, TN and offers Class III and IV rapids (Middle Ocoee River) and Class III and IV rapids (Upper Ocoee River). Our rafting trips are on the famed Ocoee river the site of the 1996 Olympics. Our goal is to provide you personal service and attention for an exciting whitewater adventure. Our guides are professionals who love what they do, they will make your whitewater rafting trip to Tennessee one you will remember for a lifetime. Ocoee River Rats whitewater rafting have trips for the beginner to the advanced rider, whether you want a trip that takes a few hours or one that takes the whole day, Ocoee River Rats is your only choice.
High Country Adventures Whitewater Rafting Welcome to High Country Adventures Whitewater Rafting located in Ocoee, Tennessee. We go whitewater rafting rain or shine and offer an adventure of a life-time! Everything from Class I to Class V rapids will get your heart pumping. Also our Hiawassi River Rafting is great for the entire family. You are guaranteed to wet your pants with High Country Adventures Whitewater Rafting!
Southeastern Expeditions Welcome to Southeastern Expeditions located in Clayton, GA! Southeastern Expeditions, one of the oldest whitewater adventure companies in the Southeast, opened its doors in 1972, using equipment purchased from Warner Brothers following the filming of the movie film Deliverance. In 2006 SEE’s founder, Claude Terry, sold the company to his friends at the Ocoee Adventure Company. Having operated for more than a decade on the Ocoee River and in Costa Rica, Southeastern Expeditions is very excited to include the Chattooga River’s beautiful wild and scenic setting to our selection of Adventure destinations. Southeastern Expeditions has introduced thousands of people to the fun and thrill of whitewater adventure on the Chattooga River. Our goal is to provide the finest, most enjoyable outdoor adventures, while maintaining the highest levels of professionalism. Southeastern Expeditions offer whitewater rafting, canoe and kayaking trips on the Chattooga River in Northeast Georgia.
Coosawattee River Tubing Welcome to Coosawattee River Tubing located in Ellijay, GA. Come on down to the Coosawattee River Tubing Company, located in the Eagle Mountain General Store at the Eagle Mountain entrance of the Coosawattee River Resort in Ellijay, Georgia. Coosawattee River Tubing are just an hour north of Atlanta, GA and just an hour south of Chattanooga, Tennessee. Here you can enjoy a fun-filled 2-1/2 hour inner tube float down the Coosawattee River in the North Georgia Mountains. Floating down the river is a great way to reduce stress and enjoy the peace and serenity of the Blue Ridge mountains in Ellijay. An alternative to rafting, tubing down the Coosawattee River is a lot of fun and for the discount special low price of $8.00 per person, we furnish you a tube, a life vest, and shuttle service to and from the river. Coosawattee River Tubing also offer changing rooms for our guests.
Ocoee River Rafting Outland Expeditions Adventures Welcome to Ocoee River Whitewater Rafting Outland Expeditions Adventures located in Cleveland, TN. Outland Expeditions invites you to raft the Ocoee River, one of the top ten white water rivers in the United States. Nestled amongst the trees between Bradley and Polk county Tennessee, 15 minutes from the river, our adventure river rafting outpost and family of dedicated staff members is ready to make your adventure vacation dreams come true. Ocoee River whitewater rafting conjures up images of swirling water and inflatable rafts plunging through dips and over ledges with laughing and screaming happy rafters hanging on, mugging for the cameras and having the time of their lives! At Outland Expeditions you will find all this and much more. The Outland Expeditions family promotes the emotional and spiritual rewards; the exhilaration of achievement, the thrill of learning something new, the relaxation of rigid schedules, and the satisfaction of a job well done. While whitewater rafting may not be for everyone - Ocoee River Whitewater Rafting Outland Expeditions Adventures think that it is for you, your family or group. The 1996 Summer Olympics were held on the upper Ocoee River, and the Olympic run of the Ocoee River is now open to the public! You can challenge your crew on this world class Olympic run for the most thrilling whitewater rafting experience ever... including Calahan's Ledge, Let's Make a Deal and Humongous! Best yet, combine the Olympic run with the Outland Expeditions Traditional run for an all day adventure of a lifetime! This combo even includes refreshments, but Olympic runs have limited availability.
Rapid Descent Whitewater Rafting Welcome to Rapid Descent Whitewater Rafting located near Hartford, Tennessee! Rapid Descent offers the finest and longest whitewater rafting trips on The Pigeon River. Our Pigeon River Whitewater Rafting trips are the best! The Pigeon River is conveniently located close to Gatlinburg TN, Pigeon Forge TN and Asheville NC. Rapid Descent Whitewater Rafting is dedicated to providing you a quality whitewater experience with lots of fun and professional service. You will find guides that enjoy what they do and look forward to sharing their enthusiasm, knowledge and love of the river with you. Join Rapid Descent for a rafting trip on the Pigeon River! Rapid Descent Whitewater Rafting offer a variety of trips and packages for rafters of all experience levels.
Nantahala River Rafting Carolina Outfitters Welcome to Nantahala River Rafting Carolina Outfitters located in topton, NC. Thrill to the challenge and excitement of whitewater rafting on the most popular River in the Southeast. Enjoy the scenic splendor of the Nantahala National Forest and the Great Smoky Mountains as you paddle the clean cold waters of the Nantahala River. Carolina Outfitters offers a whitewater rafting trip down the scenic Nantahala River. This is the full 8 ½ mile river trip! Our friendly staff gives you pre-trip instructions. You may choose to go with a guide-in-boat, guide-assisted or non-guided. All equipment is provided including top quality life jackets paddles & boats. Transportation is provided to and from the river from Carolina Outfitters Raft Building. Total trip time is about 3 ½ to 4 hours, with 2 hours being on the river itself. Paddlers of all experience levels enjoy the Nantahala River. The Nantahala River is fun and exciting and is the most popular river in the Southeast! Reserve now for limited time special discount offer. The Nantahala River flows through the scenic Nantahala River Gorge in Swain and Macon Counties in the Nantahala National Forest of Western North Carolina. Giant pipes carry water from the Nantahala Lake across the mountains to the Beechertown power plant where it is dropped down on giant turbines to produce hydroelectric power. After going through the turbines the water is sent rushing out of the powerhouse and down the famous 8 ½ mile stretch of the Nantahala River between the power plant and Fontana Lake creating one of the most popular whitewater rafting attractions in the United States! The Nantahala River has class 2 & 3 whitewater. The river is fun and exciting, but does NOT require previous experience. Paddlers of all experience levels enjoy paddling the Nantahala River. The river is dam controlled and there is a good dependable water supply for whitewater rafting all season long! Total trip time is 3 ½ to 4 hours, including pre-trip instructions, getting outfitted and transported, and about 2 hours on the water itself. People from all over the world come to participate in the fun and exciting whitewater sports on the Nantahala River. The Nantahala Gorge offers a wonderful and scenic setting for paddling. It is a beautiful natural environment and is host to a wide variety of plant and animal life. The Cherokee called the Nantahala the "Land of the Noonday Sun" because the walls on either side of the River towered so tall that the direct light of the sun could only shine into the Gorge during the middle part of the day when it reached it's highest point in the sky. Today the Nantahala Gorge is still known as the "Land of the Noonday Sun".
Rip Roaring Adventures White Water Rafting Tennessee Welcome to Rip Roaring Adventures White Water Rafting Tennessee located in Hartford, TN. Rip Roaring Adventures Whitewater Rafting In The Smokies - Tennessee Rafting on the Pigeon River in the Smoky Mountain Outdoors - One of the Best Rafting Rides in the USA. Tennessee Pigeon River whitewater rafting located in the heart of the Smoky Mountains in East Tennessee. Spectacular mountain scenery! Join Rip Roaring Adventures for one of the most popular white water rafting trips in the USA. It is an exciting, fun filled whitewater rafting adventure in the Smoky mountain outdoors. No experience necessary. Rip Roaring Adventures put a professional guide in every raft to keep your trip safe and enjoyable. It will be the highlight of your vacation! Come, have a great time rafting in the smokies and purchase whitewater rafting pictures of your river travel to take home.


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