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Pitch Your Tent: The 4 Best USFS Campgrounds Near Ocoee Adventure Center

The Best Campgrounds Near OAC & The Ocoee River We’re regularly asked about nearby camping options by our guests looking to stretch their whitewater rafting trip into an overnight weekend adventure. Luckily, there are several incredible options located just...
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1 Tank of Gas & 2 Days Away, the Summer Atlanta Escape Plan!

A full mental reset does not always require a plane ticket, a week off, or a suitcase that weighs more than your dog. For Atlanta travelers, one of the best weekend getaways is only a tank of gas away. Just a few hours north of the city, the Blue Ridge Mountains roll...
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The Ultimate Copper Basin Summer Guide: Blue Ridge Events & Ocoee River Rafting

The Copper Basin—comprising Ducktown and Copperhill, TN, alongside McCaysville and Blue Ridge, GA—is the ultimate summer playground. Whether you are sipping local vintages at the Blue Ridge Wine and Jazz Festival, catching the high-energy dust of the Kiwanis Rodeo, or...
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A Beginner’s Guide to Whitewater Rafting on the Ocoee River

So, you’ve heard the hype about rafting the Ocoee River and want to give it a try? Well, you’ve come to the right place! We’ve created a beginner’s guide to whitewater rafting on the Ocoee just for you! In this blog, we’ll talk about how to make your reservation (if...
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Welcome to OAC’s 2025 Whitewater Rafting Season!

Join us for the thrilling 2025 Whitewater Rafting Season with expert guides at Ocoee Adventure Center on the Ocoee river. Adventure awaits!

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Raft the same course as the the 1996 Olympic Games!

The location of Ocoee Whitewater Center is just a few miles west of Ocoee Adventure Center. This whitewater center was built to host the whitewater slalom events of the 1996 Olympic Games. During the construction of the whitewater park, one-quarter mile of the river...
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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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