whitewater rafting on the ocoee
Half-Day & Full-Day Ocoee River Rafting Trips
Choose your adventure. Go whitewater rafting on the Ocoee River — with 3 or 6 hour trips that deliver just the right mix of thrill and chill. The Cascade Outdoors team has the most world champion level guides of any outpost in the world, so you can say you’ve fully sent it with the world’s best.
WHITEWATER RAFTING PRICES
OCOEE RIVER RAFTING PRICES & PACKAGES
Ready to go rafting? Pick a rafting package that fits the vision and get ready to go full send:
HALF DAY MIDDLE OCOEE TOUR
BEGINNER | 3 HOURS | 5 MILES | 20 RAPIDS | CLASS III & IV
Just getting your toes wet? There’s no better place to start than Middle Ocoee rafting, where the water’s just right for rookies. Along with gear and some gut laughs, our guides give you beginner-friendly tips for staying in the boat.
The Middle Ocoee River Rafting tour is the best on the east coast for bringing on new paddlers (and getting them hooked). Included along this stretch are 20 legendary Class III and IV rapids like Accelerator, Tablesaw, Hell’s Hole, and more.
$65 PER PERSON
FULL DAY OCOEE RIVER WITH OLYMPIC SECTION
INTERMEDIATE | 6 HOURS | 10 MILES | CLASS IV | LUNCH INCLUDED
The Ocoee River Olympic section is as full-send as it sounds. That’s why we recommend this stretch for intermediate+ rafters as you take on the likes of Godzilla and Humungous in the ultimate Upper Ocoee river rafting adventure – monster rapids with thrilling reputations!
This slalom competition course floated legends of the sport during the 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics and continues to attract folks from all over the world. If an Olympic white water rafting experience, lunch, and a launch down the Middle Ocoee floats your boat – this trip’s for you.
$130 PER PERSON
GROUP AND PRIVATE TOURS
GROUPS OF 15+ GUESTS | PUBLIC FIGURES | FULL & HALF DAY TOURS
White water rafting near Chattanooga is an adventure available to everyone – including large groups! Groups of 15+ guests are invited to book at a discounted rate, while private tours are bookable for folks opting for special arrangements, like public figures and celebrities (yea, we do it).
Let’s make it a party! Call us to customize your adventure or private tour.
UPPER & MIDDLE OCOEE RIVER RAFTING
MIDDLE OCOEE VS OLYMPIC SECTION: WHICH TRIP SHOULD YOU BOOK?
Deciding between Upper and Middle Ocoee river rafting? The Middle Ocoee river rafting section is the foundation of both trips and the highlight of our Half Day. Choose the Full Day Trip to add the Upper – including the Olympic Section – for more distance, bigger water, and a full river experience.
| TRIP DETAILS | HALF DAY TRIP | FULL DAY TRIP |
|---|---|---|
| Tour Cost | $65 | $130 |
| Tour Length | 3 Hours | 6 Hours |
| Ages 12 + | ||
| Runs the Middle Ocoee | ||
| Runs the Upper Ocoee | ||
| Includes 20 Class III & IV Rapids | ||
| Includes Olympic Section | ||
| Includes Lunch | ||
| Best for Beginners | ||
| Best for Experienced Rafters |
RAFTING NEAR CHATTANOOGA: Directions & meeting place
CHATTANOOGA TRAVEL NOTES...
The Ocoee River is the go-to destination for rafting in Chattanooga, TN — delivering world class white water and Class III & IV rapids just outside the city. The drive from Chattanooga to Ocoee, TN winds through scenic mountain roads, leading you straight to the base of the action.
Expect about 60–75 minutes of travel time to the outpost from Chattanooga, off of Highway 64 near Whitewater Grill.
| STARTING POINT | MILES | DRIVE TIME |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland, TN | 12 | 15 Min |
| Chattanooga, TN | 44 | 48 Min |
| Nashville, TN | 175 | 3 Hrs |
| Atlanta, GA | 112 | 2 Hrs |
| Charlotte, NC | 273 | 5 Hrs |
| Greenville, SC | 169 | 3.5 Hrs |
| Asheville, NC | 158 | 3 Hrs |
| Birmingham, AL | 189 | 3 Hrs |
| Huntsville, AL | 143 | 2.5 Hrs |
| Louisville, KY | 338 | 5 Hrs |
| Cincinnati, OH | 342 | 5 Hrs |
LOOK EARLY & BOOK EARLY
Ocoee River Release Schedule Basics
The Ocoee River Release Schedule is determined by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), with river conditions fully dependent on scheduled dam releases. Without them, water levels fall below what’s needed for commercial rafting. Trips timed shortly after a release benefit from higher flow and faster, more dynamic rapids. If you’re planning to go white water rafting on the Ocoee, we recommend reviewing the current Ocoee River release schedule in advance.
Early booking is encouraged, especially for peak summer weekends when availability fills quickly.
