Middle and Upper Ocoee River Rafting (Lunch Included)
This full-day, guided trip combines the action-packed Upper and Middle Ocoee and a riverside lunch. Experience exciting Olympic caliber rapids through the mountains in Tennessee.
Overview
The Ocoee Full Day trip in Eastern Tennessee combines both the Upper Ocoee River with the popular Middle Ocoee for 8.5 miles of whitewater thrills and a riverside lunch.
Paddlers will experience the Olympic caliber Upper Ocoee with five miles of Class IV rapids and the relentless 1996 Olympic whitewater slalom course led by NOC elite guides. Between the two sections, the trip stops for a picnic lunch and then proceeds to the popular five-mile Middle Ocoee trip.
With more named rapids than any other Southeastern whitewater rafting trip, the Ocoee Full-Day is a must-experience whitewater adventure while enjoying the Cherokee National Forest in Tennessee.
Highlights
- The Full Day Ocoee Combo is an exciting full-day trip offering non-stop adventure on two sections of the Ocoee River with a riverside lunch.
- Paddle through ten miles of Class I to IV rapids including the epic slalom section of the 1996 Olympics.
- NOC elite guides will navigate paddlers through epic drops and river rapids creating an adventure full of splashes and laughter.
- The Ocoee River winds its way through the Smoky Mountains with scenic views and rich history.
What to Expect
This trip will last approximately 5.5 hours, with 4 hours on the river and the rest on trip preparation and riverside lunch.
Please check-in for your trip 30 minutes prior to your reservation at NOC’s Ocoee River Outpost, keeping in mind that Ocoee trips run on Eastern Standard Time. After a brief orientation and video, you’ll get geared up with pfds and paddles and load onto the big blue bus to shuttle to the river put in. Once in the raft, your experienced guide will walk you through the rafting lingo and what to expect. Then it’s down the river you go, paddling through bouncy waves and exciting rapids stopping halfway for a riverside lunch, then finishing the rest of the day on the Middle Ocoee section.
Discounts Available
Rinse & Repeat Discount
Raft more, save more! Book 2 NOC whitewater rafting trips on different rivers and save 10%, book 3 different rivers and save 15%, or book 4 different rivers and save 20% on your entire rafting reservation.Ocoee Summer Rafting Discount
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Before You Visit
Participants must be 13+ years of age. All minors (17 and under) must be accompanied by a participating adult during the activity.
Participants must be able to walk approximately 250 yards over gravel and a steep paved ramp. Guides will ask guests to assist in carrying rafts and paddles to and from river access.
The nature of this trip increases the likelihood of an unplanned swim. Guests should be comfortable swimming and able to follow directions while in the water to aid in their own rescue. For your own safety, please wear shoes that securely strap to your feet. The Ocoee is a moderate to challenging river and requires rafters to be active participants while in the boat following guide directions and paddling.
Participants must meet age, weight, and chest size minimums and maximums specific to this trip. Please read our General Participant Eligibility & Recommendations for more information.
NOC provides all paddling equipment and pfds for this guided adventure.
- Rafts
- Paddles
- Personal Flotation Device (PFD)
- Helmet
- Lunch
- Wet Suits & Splash Gear (by request)
- Shuttle to and from the put in and take out
Dress in clothes that can get wet, and wear shoes that will stay securely on your feet, with a back heel straps. No flip flops or Crocs allowed. Don’t forget dry clothes and shoes for after your trip. There are changing rooms available.
- Clothing that can get wet
- Shoes that will stay securely on your feet (no flip flops or crocs)
- In cooler weather, avoid wearing heavy cottons; wear synthetics and wool socks
*Please leave all personal belongings in your car, our guides will take your keys prior to the trip and hold them until your return.
A deli-style lunch will be served riverside. Please bring a water bottle or purchase one in our outpost store.
