The middle section of the Ocoee River, running through the heart of the Cherokee National Forest, is one of America’s premier sections of whitewater with some of the wettest and wildest action around! The Ocoee River is great for beginners or the experienced rafter with over 20 continuous class III & IV rapids. With plenty of places to surf and play, you’ll see why the Ocoee River is America’s favorite and most popular whitewater adventure! Starting just below the Ocoee Dam No. 2, you’ll encounter your first big rapid, Grumpy’s, then it’s on to Broken Nose, Double Suck, Roller Coaster, Table Saw and more action that doesn’t stop until the end. Come see why thousands of folks return year after year to run this section of whitewater. Plan a day on the river with the Ocoee’s #1 family-friendly outfitter, and you’ve created memories for your friends and family that will last a lifetime. Middle Ocoee trips take approx. 1.5 to 2 hours to run, but plan to be with us for about 3.5 hours. Available weekends during the spring and fall, and Thursday-Monday during June, July, and August.
When the rapids are not running TVA is directing the water through the flume line that runs along the river banks to create electricity.
Diagram of Middle Ocoee and its rapids
