Middle Ocoee Whitewater Rafting near Chattanooga, TN

5.0
(26 reviews)

3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

The nation's most-popular whitewater rafting trip offers near-constant excitement from start to finish and is located just below the 1996 Olympic Whitewater Course. Many rafters consider the Ocoee’s intensity and difficulty “just right" with a greatest hit compilation of rapids. Highlights of the run—and there are many—include huge waves at Double Trouble, fast, frenzied currents at Tablesaw and the boat-drenching punch through Hell Hole rapid.

What's Included

All specialty rafting equipment, including helmet, life vest (PFD) and paddle are included.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Check-in at Nantahala Outdoor Center's Ocoee Outpost location located just off Highway 64.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Located just outside of Chattanooga, the Middle Ocoee earns its title as “America’s most popular river trip” with continuous exciting rapids and big, splashy water in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee.

Participants must be at least 12 years old for this intermediate trip.  All minors (17 and under) require the presence of an adult during whitewater rafting activities.

This trip is approximately 3-3.5 hours, with 1.5 hours on the river and the remainder of the time in trip preparation and shuttle. This trip does not include a riverside lunch.

Dress for getting wet and wear shoes that will stay securely on your feet - flip flops are not appropriate footwear. Bring dry clothes & shoes for after your trip, there are changing rooms and showers available. In cool weather, avoid wearing heavy cottons; wear synthetic or wool.

Additional info

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Nantahala Outdoor Center

Tags

Extreme Sports
White Water Rafting
On the Water
DSA non-compliant
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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