Ocoee River Middle Whitewater Rafting Trip (Most Popular Tour)
Overview
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3 hours
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This section is great for beginners or the experienced rafter with over 20 continuous class III & IV rapids. With plenty of places to surf and play, you’ll see why thousands of folks return year after year to raft this classic 5-mile run. Starting just below the Ocoee Dam No. 2, you’ll encounter your first big rapid, Grumpy’s, then its on to Broken Nose, Roller Coaster, Table Saw, Hell’s Hole and many more. Top that all off with a great place to swim about half way down and you’ll certainly become “one” with the river. Our wonderful river guides will help make your adventure one to remember. Must be 12 years and older.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Age 12 years and younger not allowed, must be 12 and older
Must be 12 years and older
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
After a brief orientation, you'll board our bus for a ride into the Cherokee National Forest with views of Lake Ocoee and the river on your ride to the Ocoee River. Your Middle Ocoee adventure will begin at the Ocoee #1 Dam where your guide will go through a complete safety orientation with practice time before getting on the river. The Middle Ocoee River is 5 miles of class III/IV whitewater, featuring 17 major rapids and is 90% whitewater giving you miles of big waves, action and fun. As you descend the river gorge you'll be immersed in the beauty of the Cherokee National Forest. Your smiles and laughter will get bigger with each rapid as your confidence builds. This is the perfect bonding trip for family, friends and groups alike. No experience necessary! At the end of your river adventure, the bus will bring you back to the outpost where you'll get a chance to look at photos from your trip and change back into dry clothes. Minimum age to participate is 12 years of age.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Whitewater Raft
Helmet
(PFD) Personal Floation Device
Paddle
Guide
Gratuities
Options
Ocoee River Middle Whitewater Rafting Trip (Most Popular Tour)
Reviews
491 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great adrenaline rush for...
DEBORAH A,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great adrenaline rush for the family! Our guide Darya was amazing! She was friendly and easy to follow. Had a great time with the kids! Just an FYI, watch out for Mike Tyson! HAHAHA!
Must do experience!
Z5679AIrobertj,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing operation. Had a great experience all around and Hunter was the best guide we could have asked for. So fun!
Awesome, loved every...
Filiberto L,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Awesome, loved every minute of it! It was the highlight of our trip to the eastern Tennessee area. Highly recommend.
Awesome Time with Cherokee Rafting
X8428BWjoshuag,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had an amazing experience from the front desk to the end of the rafting trip. Special shoutout to Josh our guide for an awesome time on the river. Great experience and would recommend this trip one hundred times over!
Amazing
natasiah2025,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00It was our first time white-water rafting, and we enjoyed every bit of it. Our guide, Josh, was very helpful, encouraging, and reassuring throughout the entire experience. We even did a few different tricks, which were really fun. I truly enjoyed our time there and will definitely be back soon 😊
Awesome rafting!!
bitzd2025,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was awesome! Holden is the best tour guide. would 100 percent recommend raft one.
Best rafting company on the Ocoee!
haileybN421IB,Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the best time! This was my very first whitewater rafting trip, and it completely exceeded my expectations. Our guide, Hunter, was absolutely amazing—kind, funny, and incredibly knowledgeable. He made the entire experience both exciting and safe, while keeping everyone laughing along the way. I’ll definitely be back, and I’ll be bringing more friends next time. If you go, ask for Hunter—he’s the best! Highly recommend!
A smile maker!
Exploration288241,Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a blast rafting the Ocoee! Our guide Hunter had years of experience and provided an unforgettable trip down the river. The rapids were nonstop and I had a smile on my face the whole way! Highly recommend. We’ll be back next year!
Best rafting ever
Jeanne J,Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.005 Awesome ride guided by Hunter. He made it a blast. Great guy and very safe. The entire crew was attentive to all our needs and especially our safely.
Best Whitewater Rafting Experience Ever
R3170FBjeffp,Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Best rafting company ever! The guides are professional and fun. Whitewater rafting on the Ocoee is the perfect mix of excitement, adventure, and safety. It is such a unique experience, unlike anything at a theme park. I have been down the river three times, including the Upper Ocoee, the Full River Trip, and the Middle Ocoee. I can't emphasize enough how fantastic each of our experiences have been. All of the rafting guides are awesome at Cherokee, and I have had the pleasure of riding with three of them. When you register, I highly recommend you request Clara, Everett, or Ethan!
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