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Class IV Ocoee Rafting Fun Begins With Upper Releases in May

Full River Fun Featuring Class IV Rafting Each year the Class IV action of the Ocoee River begins in early May! The Upper section of the Ocoee River may have fewer rapids than the Middle section but the Upper contains all the class IV the Ocoee has to offer. The Upper...
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White water rafting near Nashville

Are you looking for the ultimate rafting experience near Nashville, Tennessee? Look no further than the Ocoee River! Located just over an three hours away, the Ocoee River offers world-class whitewater rafting with something for everyone. Whether you're a first-timer...
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Chilhowee Campground

Chilhowee Campground & Lake The Chilhowee Campground and Recreation Area are in the Cherokee National Forest. This is a great campground. With more than 70 campsites, electric hookups, RV sites, tent-only sites, bathhouses, and a 7-acre lake, Chilhowee Campground...
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Thunder Rock Campground

Thunder Rock Campground This campground is a good one to visit for a quiet restful night. Thunder Rock Campground is 1.8 miles northwest of the Ocoee Whitewater Center. As such, It is a popular destination for whitewater and trail enthusiasts. This campground fills...
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Ocoee River Camping

Ocoee River Camping These are several great campgrounds near the Ocoee River Ocoee camping is a popular outdoor activity for those who want to explore the mountains, rivers, and lakes of the region. With more than five campgrounds to choose from, there are plenty of...
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How many rapids are on the Ocoee River?

How many rapids are on the Ocoee River? The Ocoee River features at least 40 named and notable rapids. While the upper section features fewer rapid those present are bigger and more powerful. However the middle is ver continuos with nearly none stop action for five...
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Does the Ocoee River have Class 5 Rapids?

Does the Ocoee River have Class 5 Rapids? No, the Ocoee does not have any Class 5 rapids. The typical water levels rafted are between 1,200 to 1,600 cfs. CFS stand for cubic feet per seconds. Commercial rafting stops if the river reaches 3,000 cfs or above. At normal...
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Whitewater Aviation Corporation

Whitewater Aviation Corporation is Our Local Airport The perfect landing for your one-stop mountain adventure! Fly in to Copperhill’s airport and go rafting on the Ocoee! Our guide Pierce Lane often flies into this airport bring guests along for fun day of rafting....
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Why the Blue Ridge may be the Perfect Destination

Why the Blue Ridge Mountains are the Perfect Destination The Blue Ridge is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts due to its natural beauty and vast array of recreational activities. The Blue Ridge Mountains offer an abundance of outdoor activities from hiking...
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River Classifications

Whitewater River Classifications Explained This article explains the different classes of whitewater rapids. This should help remove some of the mystery surrounding the inherent risk of whitewater. Understanding river features and classification can help improve...
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Impact of 1996 Olympic Games on the Ocoee

Construction of the 1996 Olympic Whitewater Slalom Venue Since hosting the whitewater canoe and kayak slalom events of the 1996 Olympic competition Ocoee rafting became more popular. while, building site for the Olympic course in a typically dry and mild riverbed of...
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Ocoee Whitewater Rafting Trip Options

Ocoee Whitewater Rafting Trip Options for Your Family and Friends Ocoee Adventure Center is the perfect family, church or corporate excursion for fun, excitement, team building, and memories that will last forever. You have two main options when rafting the Ocoee...
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Chilhowee Campground

Chilhowee Campground & Lake The Chilhowee Campground and Recreation Area are in the Cherokee...

White water rafting near Nashville

Feb 15, 2023 |

Are you looking for the ultimate rafting experience near Nashville, Tennessee? Look no further than the Ocoee River! Located just over an three hours away, the Ocoee River offers world-class whitewater rafting with something for everyone. Whether you're a first-timer...

read more

Chilhowee Campground

Feb 12, 2023 |

Chilhowee Campground & Lake The Chilhowee Campground and Recreation Area are in the Cherokee National Forest. This is a great campground. With more than 70 campsites, electric hookups, RV sites, tent-only sites, bathhouses, and a 7-acre lake, Chilhowee Campground...

read more