Classic Middle Ocoee River Adventure
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
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The Adventures Unlimited staff goes above and beyond to share their love of the outdoors with others. The office crew exemplifies exceptional customer service in a pleasant and helpful manner. They provide detailed information about the resort, check-in services, and merchandise handling. The certified guides are committed to your safety and enjoyment. All of our guides complete an extensive training program that includes certification in First Aid and CPR. Also, many guides and all Trip Leaders have advanced accreditations such as a Wilderness First Responder Certification.
At Adventures Unlimited, the goal is to offer an array of adventures that will please the first-timer, adrenaline junkie, or a mix between the two. We place emphasis on facilitating fun and safe outdoor activities and unlimited adventures!
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
Once you arrive at our adventure resort in Ocoee, TN you will be greeted by our friendly staff and introduced to your whitewater guide and then the fun begins! Your guide will help you get geared up with PFD, helmet and paddle. Then we will load up for the short bus ride to the put-in of the Middle Section of the Ocoee River, the Nation’s most popular whitewater river. After a complete safety briefing and orientation, it’s time to hit the water. Your adventure will take us 5.5 miles down the mighty Ocoee River inside the beautiful Cherokee National Forest. Dropping over 270 feet during our trek we will challenge HUGE waves and tight turns which are typically met with monstrous smiles and roaring laughter all while taming Class III and IV rapids. After almost two hours of a soaked adrenaline experience, we will float into the take-out for our ride back to Adventures Unlimited. Your dry clothes await you as well as the photos from your Ocoee whitewater adventure. No experience is necessary for whitewater rafting on the Ocoee River and its perfect for groups of all sizes, but the minimum age is 12 years old.
Options
Classic Middle Ocoee River Adventure
What‘s Included
Whitewater adventure gear
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
232 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
So much fun! Ask for Trey!
Z7380XKangelp,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide was Trey he was phenomenal! This was so much fun, we would absolutely do it again. Highly recommend asking for Trey as a guide. The whole experience was great.
An Unforgettable Ocoee River Adventure!
Annelies Vamos,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our trip with Adventures Unlimited was absolutely fantastic from start to finish. We booked the rafting package with an overnight stay in one of their cabins, and it exceeded all expectations. The experience started with a beautiful hike with friends, followed by delicious food and an evening at the Bus Bar. There was fantastic live music, great local beer, and plenty of fun playing Jenga while enjoying the incredibly friendly atmosphere. One of the highlights was meeting the owners, who took the time to sit with us, share their stories, and make us feel genuinely welcome. The next morning, we enjoyed a great breakfast before meeting our rafting guides, an amazing team of female superstars! They delivered a fun, engaging, and very clear safety briefing that made everyone feel comfortable and prepared for the adventure ahead. Once on the river, the fun really began. We rafted the Middle Ocoee, and it was an absolute blast. Our guide was exceptional: skilled, professional, and incredibly attentive. One woman in our raft had never been rafting before, and our guide took such great care of her while expertly navigating the rapids. She made sure everyone felt safe, confident, and included throughout the trip. The combination of outstanding guides, beautiful scenery, comfortable accommodations, great food, live music, and warm hospitality made this one of the best outdoor adventures I've had in a long time. We felt completely taken care of every step of the way and had an amazing time on and off the river. I highly recommend Adventures Unlimited to anyone looking for a fun, safe, and memorable rafting experience on the Ocoee River. I can't wait to come back!
I am going back!
williampD1636KO,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00From the time we arrived, the staff at AU were very welcoming and helpful. It is clearly a professionally run organization. Everything thing went smoothly. The river was wonderful. It made me feel young again. Moments on the water were peaceful. At the same time the river keeps the fun moving. I truly valued having a restaurant on site after we finished rafting. While some in our group needed more time to enjoy a hot shower and freshen up after the river, others were able to order food and relax during the transition time. I am already looking for another time on my calendar to get back on the Ocoee with AU!!!
Another amazing rafting with Adventure Unlimited!
judyr651,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great time on the full Ocoee rafting trip with Alycia! If you’re planning the full trip, check the schedule ahead since it’s only available on weekends and has a shorter season. We expected rain, but it turned out to be a beautiful day, and even if it rains, you’re getting wet anyway. Bring water shoes since you tuck one feet in the raft. Bring a change of clothes and towel to take a quick shower to rinse off at the end. You lock everything in your car and they can safely hold your keys for you until you return. There is a place to eat on site. Definitely go with Adventure Unlimited and ask for Alycia. She’s knowledgeable, knows the river well, and made us feel comfortable while maximizing the fun. We use them every time we raft the Ocoee and will definitely be back!
Josh Lemon is the best!
emmartin55,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had such a great time!! Our guide was Josh Lemon, and he was super experienced and knowledgeable. I’ve been rafting twice before (other companies), and he’s the first guide I’ve had who taught us about the history of the Ocoee and how to “read the water.” I trusted him a lot to keep us safe. Our group really wanted to do some daring and fun things, and he was all on board for it. I’m definitely requesting him again next time, and I’d trust him to get us through the upper Ocoee!
Unforgettable
joesphh2026,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our experience was AMAZING! We had called a couple of places, but the minute we spoke Jewels we knew this was the place to go!!! The staff is super fun yet still professional. Our guide Bob made this extra special with his sense of humor and deep knowledge of each and every turn of the river. An unforgettable experience with an amazing crew! If you are thinking about it, stop thinking and just do it!
A fantastic white water rafting adventure
617tyrant,Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Five stars for the incredible white water rafting trip we just had! A special thank you to our guide, Trey. He was the absolute best! He struck the perfect balance between teaching us how to be safe and encouraging us to have the most fun. He was super motivating and made communication so smooth and easy, even when we were going through the rapids. He was truly awesome and made our adventure a huge success. Highly recommend!
Awesome Rapids!
110ericae,Sep 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I’m not a fan of water sports…but my wife convinced me. And it was such a FUN experience!!! Parts of me were a little timid with some of the rapids. But we had such a professional guide and a great group to boost morale and high five each other. This was such a fun adventure and it’s for the whole family! Highly recommend! Hopefully Bob is your guide 😎
Exciting, fantastic trip!
Christine B,Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the mill a Koi rafting trip. We had a family of four ranging in age from 21 to 62 years old. The class three and four Rapids were great for an exciting trip! Our guide was very conscientious for our safety. Highly recommend this company.
New Adventures with Friends🧡
ambercD2415IL,Sep 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a really great time! There were a lot of mixed emotions coming there but overall it was a great experience! Not to mention, we had the best guide ever!! Josh Lemon!
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