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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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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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Chilhowee Mountain

Chillhowee Mountain Waterfalls, Hiking, Outdoor Grilling, and Camping After a long day of rafting...

Chilhowee Mountain

Chilhowee Mountain

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Chillhowee Mountain Waterfalls, Hiking, Outdoor Grilling, and Camping After a long day of rafting on the Ocoee River, what better way to wind down than hiking to one of the areas famous waterfalls, taking a dip in a mountaintop lake and grilling some protein of your...

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TVA Ocoee River Recreational Release Agreement

TVA Ocoee River Recreational Release Agreement

Jun 14, 2018 |

Ocoee River Rafting and the New TVA Agreement Negotiations regarding a new contract for Ocoee River recreational releases began during 2015. Early negotiations were looking uncertain due to TVA's proposed rate hikes. The initial proposed rate hike would have caused a...

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Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest

Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest

Jun 10, 2018 | ,

Why You Want to Visit Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest by Holly Lavender If ever there were a little bit of paradise here on Earth then may be found beneath the sacred boughs of the ancient trees of the Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest. After a splendid day of whitewater with...

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