Whitewater Rafting
Are you ready for an unforgettable adventure? Well, we hope so! Welcome to Ocoee Country and our famous whitewater rafting. Get up close and personal with Diamond Splitter, Hell Hole, Broken Nose and more! You’ll see why we say “Shoot the rapids”!
Anyone age 12 or over can enjoy the rapids of the Ocoee on guided raft trips offered by outfitters. These guided trips are available weekends April-October and weekdays June-August.
Ocoee River
Site of the 1996 Olympic Whitewater Slalom Races, there are 3 sections of the river open for fun with Class III and IV rapids. The Middle Section of the Ocoee is open for guided rafting trips over 100 days a year. The Upper Ocoee, which includes the Olympic Race Channel, is open over 50 days a year for guided trips. The Upper Ocoee is also home to the Ocoee River Championships held the third weekend in August.
The following companies offer guided rafting trips on the Upper and Middle Ocoee.
Outdoor Stores
Rock Creek at Ocoee
1680 HWY 64
Benton, TN 37307
423.338.1075
http://www.rockcreek.com/
The shop for your outdoor adventure needs! Are you looking for quality camping gear, hiking boots, climbing gear, paddleboards & more from brands like Patagonia & Northface; contact Rock Creek today!
Blue Ridge Mountain Outfitters
108 Ocoee Street
Copperhill, TN 37317
423.548.0000
http://blueridgemountainoutfitters.com/
Proudly offering the premier brands of the outdoor industry. Get all of your camping, hiking and other outdoor gear here!
Ken's Casuals
4907 HWY 411
Benton, TN 37307
423.338.2090
The shop for your outdoor attire! Columia, Carhartt, Justin Boots, Chaco, Ariat and more!
Other Water Sports
Funyak / Tube Rentals
Hiwassee Outfitters
800.338.8133
http://www.hiwasseeoutfitters.com
High Country Adventures
800.233.8594
http://www.hcrivers.com
Ocoee Outdoors
800.533.7767
http://www.ocoeeoutdoors.com
Webb Brothers Outfitters
423.338.2373
http://www.webbbros.com
Stand-Up Paddleboard Rentals
Lake Ocoee Marina
2496 Hwy 64
Benton, TN
423.338.5591
http://www.ocoeeinn.com
Kayak Instruction
Ocoee Adventure Center
423.548.2112
http://www.ocoeeadventurecenter.com
Ace Kayaking School
423.716.7666
http://www.acekayaking.com
Pontoon Boat, Fishing Boat, & Canoe Rentals
Lake Ocoee Marina
2496 Hwy 64
Benton, TN
423.338.5591
http://www.ocoeeinn.com
Whitewater Competitions
Ocoee River Championships
World-class whitewater competition- including slalom racing, freestyle, downriver race, squirt boat competitions, raft racing and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) events. The competitions are held the third weekend of August.
facebook.com/ocoeeriverchampionships
http://www.ocoeeriverchampioships.com
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