For 34 days each summer the Upper Ocoee River is a rushing class III-IV whitewater river. This section of whitewater is most famous for the quarter mile section that was altered to host the 1996 Olympic canoe and kayak events. When it is not releasing and creating...
Why The Southeast Is Best For Whitewater Rafting
1. So Much Whitewater, So Close Together The southern Appalachian Mountains are covered in beautiful whitewater rivers. From southeast Tennessee to West Virginia there are over a dozen world class whitewater rafting rivers to enjoy. This means that if you are in the...
5 Activities To Enjoy In The Ocoee River Area
Swimming At Blue Hole When the Upper Ocoee River is running it is some of the best whitewater in the country, but when the power company turns it off to divert it for electricity it becomes a riverbed of awesome swimming holes. The most popular of these swimming holes...
Ocoee, TN and Ocoee, FL – What’s The Connection?
If you have driven I-4 in Florida from Tampa to Orlando then you have seen a sign for Ocoee, FL. For those of us from southeast Tennessee this is a bit perplexing. The word Ocoee is a Cherokee word meaning "apricot place" or "passion flower" and is very distinctive to...
Whitewater Rafting Near Ducktown Tennessee
The closest town to the Ocoee River is Ducktown, TN. This makes Ducktown a great starting point for Ocoee River Rafting and all the outdoor activities the Cherokee National Forest offers. The Ocoee River became famous when it hosted the 1996 Olympic whitewater events...
White Water Rafting Near Huntsville, AL
Awesome white water rafting near Huntsville, AL can be found on the Ocoee River. Located in East Tennessee the Ocoee River is only 3 hours from Alabama so it makes a great day trip! Home to the 1996 Olympic whitewater events the Ocoee River serves up 10 miles of...
What To Wear White Water Rafting In The Spring And Fall
Taking a white water rafting trip on the Ocoee River in early spring or fall is a great time to be on the water. In the spring, everything is blooming and in the fall the leaves put on a colorful show. But! You need to dress for the occasion. Think...
Ocoee River Wild Flowers
Ruth’s Golden Aster - Ocoee River Wild Flower Spotlight As you raft down the Ocoee River keep and eye out for the Ruth’s Golden Aster (Pityopsis ruthii). This gorgeous little flower only grows along the Ocoee River and the Hiwassee River in Polk County, TN. ...
A POV Trip Down The Olympic Section Of The Upper Ocoee River
Rafting through the Olympic section of the Upper Ocoee River is a awesome ride of excitement. The Olympic Section of the Ocoee River is a man altered coarse that was engineered for the 1996 Olympic Games. It was designed to challenge the best canoe and kayakers in the...
Best Things To Do Near Ducktown, TN
1. White Water Rafting On The Ocoee River. Ducktown is the gateway to the awesome whitewater rafting on the Ocoee River. The Ocoee River is a splashy and fun Class III and IV white water rafting river. Adventure seekers can choose from several trip options: The...
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Carolina Ocoee
225 Industrial Dr.
Ducktown, TN 37326
Reservations: 423-496-5050
E-mail: raft@carolinaocoee.com