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The Middle Section - 
During this five mile trip down the traditional middle section of the Ocoee River, everyone in the raft works as a team and paddles upon commands from their guide. On an Ocoee rafting trip, our raft guides will steer you through such memorable rapids as Slingshot, Broken Nose and Tablesaw. Adventurous first timers as well as the more experienced rafters will all enjoy this exhilarating whitewater rafting ride through the rocky, scenic gorge of the Ocoee River. Before being transported to the river, all rafters will attend a pre-trip safety orientation. A short, bus ride to the river will give you a little time to enjoy the mountain scenery along the way. At the river you will help carry your raft a short distance to the launch site. With the dramatic backdrop of water roaring over dam #3 you will begin your adrenaline rushing Ocoee rafting trip.
Rolling Thunder River Company has maintained an exceptional safety record for over 30 years.
Note: TVA rarely releases water for rafting on Tuesdays and Wednesdays so we do not schedule trips on those days.
The Ocoee River runs through Tennessee and Georgia. The white water rafting sections are in Tennessee's Cherokee National Forest. The headwaters cross the state line into Georgia where the name changes to the Toccoa River. We offer relaxed float trips on the Toccoa. |
Middle Section Trip Details
Minimum Age: 12 years (by Tennessee state law)
Guided: A certified guide will be in each and every raft
Trip Length: 5 miles - Trip will be 3 and half hours total (close to 2 hours on the river)
Adventure Level: Exciting but not extreme. The only experience you’ll need is ours!
Included in price: Your guide, all equipment, transportation to and from the river
Rafting Center Location: McCaysville, GA (NW Georgia-near Blue Ridge)-about an hour & a half from the north side of Atlanta
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The Upper Section - 
The upper section of the Ocoee River is only available for rafting on a limited number of days each season resulting in a high demand for those particular dates. The five mile Upper section of the Ocoee River will get you up close and personal with such rapids as Humongous, Godzilla and Mikey’s Ledge. This section features the biggest drops on the river resulting in sligihtly more intense rapids in a few places than on the Middle section. The Upper section of the Ocoee River contains the actual one mile Olympic course which brought the world's attention to Tennessee whitewater rafting.
“Ride the bull” through one of these heart thumping rapids while screaming "yeeehaw" at the top of your lungs and you’ll have an experience you’ll be recounting to friends for years to come. Ocoee River rafting - an adventure that you don't want to miss.
TVA only releases water in the Upper section on certain Saturdays and Sundays. See our Ocoee River trip schedule calendar for a listing of those particular dates.
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Upper Section Trip Details
Minimum Age: 12 years (by Tennessee state law)
Guided: A certified guide will be in each and every raft
Trip Length: 5 miles - Trip will be 3 and half hours total (close to 2 hours on the river)
Adventure Level: Exciting but not extreme. The only experience you’ll need is ours!
Included in price: Your guide, all equipment, transportation to and from the river
Ocoee Rafting Center Location: McCaysville, GA (NW Georgia-near Blue Ridge)-about an hour & a half from the north side of Atlanta |
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The Double Trouble - 
Double Trouble(aka Full River/Combo)
Our most popular trip on the Ocoee River doubles your adventure by rafting both the middle section and the upper section in the same day. In between runs you will enjoy a catered riverside lunch.
The whole trip will take about six hours including your pre-trip safety orientation and a riverside lunch. Our newest trip option, Double Trouble Express, lets you raft both sections in the same day with only a brief stop for a restroom break and a quick snack. Check our Ocoee River trip schedule to see what dates this trip will be offered. Double Trouble is only available on certain Saturdays and Sundays due to TVA water release schedules. Since this trip is only available for a limited number of days each season you should make your reservations as soon as possible. As river guides often say “this is the real deal!” This is the Ocoee River!
Our newest trip option, Double Trouble Express, lets you raft both sections in the same day with only a brief stop for a restroom break and a quick snack. Check our trip schedule to see what dates this trip will be offered. |
Double Trouble Trip Details
Minimum Age: 12 years (by Tennessee state law)
Guided: A certified guide will be in each and every raft
Trip Length: 10 miles ( Upper & Middle sections) Trip will be about six hours total (3-3 ½ hours on the river)
Adventure Level: Exciting but not extreme. The only experience you’ll need is ours !
Included in price: Your guide, lunch, all equipment, transportation to and from the river. Lunch not included on the Double Trouble Express trip
Rafting Center Location: McCaysville, GA (NW Georgia-near Blue Ridge)-about an hour & a half from the north side of Atlanta
Tennessee whitewater attracts hundreds of thousands of rafters each season. Rafting in Tennessee has become a popular destination for people seeking fun and adventure. Join us for an action packed adventure on the famous Ocoee River.
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