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Ocoee River Middle Whitewater Rafting Trip (Most Popular Tour)

Recommended by 99% of travelers
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Chattanooga, USA
Popular pick
Booked 5+ times last week!
  • 3 hours (approx.)
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

5.0
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· Randy_A ·
Aug 2025
Absolutely wonderful experience! Great guides, service and facilities. Top notch, great people. Ready to go back!!!
· amy_b ·
Jul 2025
Sydney was an expert guide and kept us safely in the raft and hitting all the fun rapids. Other rafts flipped that day so it happens….but we rowed and did what she said and had the best time. Highly recommend for a refreshing and fun experience.

Overview

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.
  • Raft the Ocoee River in Tennessee
  • Admire views of the Cherokee National Forest
  • Hold on tight for class III and IV rapids
  • No prior rafting experience is necessary

What's Included

  • Whitewater Raft
  • Guide
  • Private transportation
  • (PFD) Personal Floation Device
  • Helmet
  • Paddle
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • 869 US-64, Ocoee, TN 37361, USA

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Age 12 years and younger not allowed, must be 12 and older
  • Must be 12 years and older
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 52 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Sandy_T
We had a great time! Some good adrenaline rush but not too much for us beginners. The guides are good at tailoring the experience depending on the group. Our guide Aaron was very personable and experienced - he explained everything as it was coming with great detail! We would do this again and definitely recommend.

Reviews

5.0
based on 485 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

fun trip

patrick_d, Aug 2025
good trip safely run really 100 character minimum? It was fun i don't have that much else to say. guide was very good

Absolutely wonderful...

Randy_A, Aug 2025
Absolutely wonderful experience! Great guides, service and facilities. Top notch, great people. Ready to go back!!!

Great Family Day!

Lauren_L, Aug 2025
Heidi was an amazing guide and so knowledgeable on the water! Our family of 5 (2 parents and 3 teens) had an amazing outing.

Today was absolutely one...

Gary_F, Aug 2025
Today was absolutely one of the most thrilling, exciting days I've ever experienced! We went on an epic 3-hour whitewater rafting adventure on the Ocoee River, and let me tell you…what an adrenaline rush it was! I am still pumped 🤣

Ryan our river guide was...

Carrie_B, Jul 2025
Ryan our river guide was awesome. Whitewater river rafting is great fun an awesome adventure. I highly recommend it to anyone who likes a thrill ride!!!

Fun family event

Jessica_F, Jul 2025
I wanted to do something fun and different with my kids and we chose this. So much fun!!! And Clara was awesome!!! We loved her! We can’t wait to go back and do the 5 hour. Everyone was amazing and friendly and super outgoing! Loved it!

Do this trip!

amy_b, Jul 2025
Sydney was an expert guide and kept us safely in the raft and hitting all the fun rapids. Other rafts flipped that day so it happens….but we rowed and did what she said and had the best time. Highly recommend for a refreshing and fun experience.

What a blast!

Tracie_F, Jul 2025
We had a blast from start to finish. The check in staff was so sweet and helpful. There were games to keep us busy while we waited to leave. They added in humor to the instruction before we left. Our raft guide, Will, gave helpful training before we went on our raft trip and gave interesting facts about what was around us. He made the trip fun and added in humor the whole way, always checking to make sure we were okay and having fun. When we got back on the bus to go back, all the guides were still trying to make it fun. They told us what to do and expect when we got back with our gear. The whole thing was just well done from start to finish. We would most definitely recommend to anyone and go again!

We had an amazing time...

Kristen_B, Jul 2025
We had an amazing time with our boys (15 and 12). The rafting was exhilarating and serene at the same time. The scenery was beautiful! We would highly recommend our guide Mike. He knew his stuff!! #GiveMe2ForwardGo!

Amazing!

Mayra_G, Jun 2025
We had Max as our tour guide and I feel that made our experience 10X better. We had a ton of fun and I Recommended 100%. Definitely hope to do it again soon!!!

Beautiful and fun adventure!

Sandy_T, Jun 2025
We had a great time! Some good adrenaline rush but not too much for us beginners. The guides are good at tailoring the experience depending on the group. Our guide Aaron was very personable and experienced - he explained everything as it was coming with great detail! We would do this again and definitely recommend.

Soaked, Smiling, and Totally Worth It!

Gabriela_C, May 2025
Just got back from the most incredible day on the Ocoee River with @CherokeeRafting. From the moment we arrived, the energy was amazing. Our guide Jake, total pro. Made us feel safe, kept the vibes high, and had us laughing the entire way. We got drenched, we screamed through rapids, and we made great memories. 10/10 recommend if you’re anywhere near the Ocoee. Book the trip. Thank me later.

Rapid fun!

Haylie_J, May 2025
This trip was a trip I will never forget. If you go I would recommend hunter as a guide! He took his time to accommodate to my needs since Im partially handicap. We are already trying to book our next tour for the 10 mile rapids! Cant wait to come back! Thank you for an amazing experience!

Whitewater fun!

James_M, Sep 2024
The rapids were great. Guide Josh was masterfull. Cherokee Whitewater is a great company. I wholly recommend this tour.

This is the company you want to spend your day with!

Jessica_H, Aug 2024
My family had an amazing time white water rafting. It was a first for my boys (18 & 19). Sydney was a wonderful guide. She was in control so we felt safe and she was fun. We laughed, she created fun experiences for us and she taught us about the area. The ride to the launch was full of laughter. The team work really well with each other. Before heading out on the bus we hung out at their post playing corn hole and basketball while listening to fun dance music. Of course we all left with souvenirs because we wanted a momento of our time. The rafting photos were amazing! I would highly recommend this company to anyone looking for a fun day!

Great River Trip

Kristofer_M, Aug 2024
We had the best time with our guide Thomas. He was so much fun and had a great up-beat personality. Ocoee River Whitewater Rafting helped create wonderful memories.

Fun on the river‼️

John_E, Aug 2024
Max was a great guide and we had a lot of fun. Definitely recommend him and we will be back again. Thank you so much

Awesome time

Alex_G, Aug 2024
Great experience I would highly recommend to anyone looking for adventure and fun.The rafting is family fun and awesome for just learning.

Best experience!

Jakub_W, Jul 2024
What an amazing experience! Awesome crew and so much fun. Everything organized top notch with safety concerns, definitely will be back

Excellent experience

Jonathon_B, Jul 2024
My tour guide was Jake and it was a wonderful experience I would highly recommend anyone going and requesting him as a tour guide

It was awesome

William_H, Jul 2024
It was a 3 hour long experience, we were on the river for about 1.5-2 hours. The staff was chill and very accommodating. Mike our guide was very cool.

Amazing Team Building Activity!

LeiaNichole_B, Jul 2024
Jake our guide was the best part of the trip! He was amazing and explained each rapid we went through. He made this trip so fun!

I would do it again but not with this company.

Dana_K, Jul 2024
I had such a great time, Sydney was super helpful and amazing person. I gave 3 stars because they scammed me, i paid for the photos 32$ and they didn’t send it.

Get ready for some fun

Charlie_B, Jul 2024
We had a great time!! All the staff was friendly and the guides had great personalities. Even the bus ride to and from the river was a good time. Noah was our guide and he made sure that everyone in the raft was having a good time. He was telling us about the rapids, telling jokes, and pointing out things along the River. There are other rafting companies in the area, but this one will be hard to beat.

Emma rocks.

Susan_M, Jul 2024
Emma, our guide, was the bomb. And I mean that in the way her jokes landed. ❤️❤️❤️ We are seasoned citizens at 75 and 76 and had the time of our lives. Have been rafting before a couple of times but this river and her rapids were the best. Thank you Emma for taking my place in the steep walk to the launch. These legs take it a little slower. AND we didn’t fall out. Major goal accomplished! Ed and Susan.

Safe & Fun

Justin_c, Jul 2024
Our guide Claire was very knowledgeable and kept us safe whilst also making sure we had tons of fun!

AMAZING and THRILLED RIDE.

Ezequiel_Z, Jul 2024
Unforgettable memories. The staff are very nice and expert. Our guide was very helpful and very knowledgeable. Adrenaline 100%

Best thing ever!!!! MUST DO if in Nashville.

Kaumudi_P, Jul 2024
It was a really good experience. We rode with Aaron and Ben and they made the whole river excursion so much fun. The whole process was easy to maneuver and safety was their priority. 10/10 recommend.

Experience of a lifetime

Tracey_S, Jul 2024
What an amazing experience on the Middle Ocoee! Can’t wait to come back and do the Upper/Middle full day trip. Mike was such a great guide. He made us all feel really comfortable while giving us some great insight for all the rapids. So much fun!!!

Fun, good price, friendly staff

Duyan_B, Jun 2024
So much fun in a safe and clean environment. Friendly staff and good time. Started and ended on time
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