Top Tennessee White Water Rafting

Go whitewater rafting in Tennessee with this half-day adventure along the Ocoee River. After a short safety introduction, board a private bus for a ride through the Cherokee National Forest. Climb aboard the raft and experience more than 20 class III and class IV rapids while descending the river gorge. Enjoy plenty of opportunities to swim, if you wish, on this nature-filled escape from the city.

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Ocoee River Middle Whitewater Rafting Trip (Most Popular Tour)

Ocoee River Middle Whitewater Rafting Trip (Most Popular Tour)

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White Water Rafting Experience on the Upper Pigeon River

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Upper Pigeon River Rafting Trip from Hartford

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The Ocoee River is one of the most popular destinations for whitewater rafting in Tennessee and flows through the heart of the Cherokee National Forest. On this tour, you’ll get a full day on the water, with full instruction and lunch included. Get your adrenaline pumping as you tackle Class III and IV rapids, admire the views as you cruise downstream, and raft down part of the ‘Olympic section’.

Full Ocoee River Rafting Adventure with a Riverside Lunch

6 hoursFree Cancellation

The Ocoee River formed naturally without any of the undercuts or sieves present in most waterways. For our rafters that means we can push the boundaries of what a non-professional can experience. At OAR we train for longer then any other company. We are also the only company that requires each guide to complete an EMR certification as well as a Swiftwater Rescue class. This enables us to confidently do things on the water other companies can't and take guests that other companies won't.

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Middle Ocoee Whitewater Rafting

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Upper Pigeon River Whitewater Rafting

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Middle Ocoee River Rafting Adventure Tour

3 hoursFree Cancellation

The rushing waters of the Middle Ocoee River are your playground during this whitewater adventure. Climb into a kayak and paddle down the Middle Section of the Ocoee River through Chattanooga National Forest with a guide. Those new to this adrenaline-filled sport will find the pre-launch safety briefing and orientation helpful. Paddle through more than five-miles of the river where you’ll encounter 270-foot drops and Class III/IV waves.

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Classic Middle Ocoee River Adventure

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Full Ocoee River Rafting Adventure With Catered Shore Lunch

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Take your rafting skill to the next level with this private guided excursion on the Ocoee River. Slip on your helmet and life vest and set off on a Puma raft—this narrow, short raft rides the rapids differently than standard river rafts and guarantees an adrenaline-pumping adventure that will leave you thrilled. Take a break along the way to surf and swim during a calm stretch of river and pick up tips and techniques from your expert rafting guide.

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Private/High Adventure Whitewater Rafting Tour With Shore Snack

Private/High Adventure Whitewater Rafting Tour With Shore Snack

5 hoursFree Cancellation

The nation's most-popular whitewater rafting trip offers near-constant excitement from start to finish and is located just below the 1996 Olympic Whitewater Course. Many rafters consider the Ocoee’s intensity and difficulty “just right" with a greatest hit compilation of rapids. Highlights of the run—and there are many—include huge waves at Double Trouble, fast, frenzied currents at Tablesaw and the boat-drenching punch through Hell Hole rapid.

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Middle Ocoee Whitewater Rafting near Chattanooga, TN

Middle Ocoee Whitewater Rafting near Chattanooga, TN

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Middle Ocoee River Rafting Adventure Tour

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Stephanie_P, Jul 2026

Fun time for family of 5!

We had a great time out on the river.This past week. Our guide Chase was awesome, and we're really hoping to go back for the longer package. There were five of us, ranging from age sixteen to 'mature adult', and the river was challenging, but not scary. We'll definitely be back!

Ocoee River Middle Whitewater Rafting Trip (Most Popular Tour)

Tina_C, Jun 2026

Great trip! Take it!

This is a great experience! The guide was fun and kept us safe. We had a great crew in the boat with the other fmsily we had. The tour went out with 5 rafts so we had some help along the way if needed but we weren’t crowded in the water. Already rebooking for next summer with my adult kids as well!

Upper Pigeon Rafting Adventure

Jamie_R, May 2026

Incredible experience!

River Rat Whitewater Rafting staff are top notch, friendly, helpful, positive, making it an experience you wont regret! Nothing but praises from booking, impressive rates, incredible staff, overall experience, to departure and beyond! Our guide Rayne was phenomenal! His instructions, experience and personality made the trip a safe and positive one! Rayne set the bar pretty high for guides on our future rafting adventures! We are beyond grateful for this experience! Thanks again Rayne and staff at River Rat Whitewater Rafting!

Full Ocoee River Rafting Adventure with a Riverside Lunch

Angela_W, Sept 2025

Big John is the Best!

This was SO much fun…it was my second time white water rafting and a totally different experience than my first time thanks to Big John. He was so good at guiding and directing us through the rapids. I was a little nervous bc my first experience (in another state) felt much less like we had a clear guidance and more like we were just winging it down the river. Big John was knowledgable and crucial to having a fun, smooth, and safe trip! Five stars for sure!