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Ocoee

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Camping & Lodging

Upper

Middle

Double Trouble / Full River

Double Trouble Express / Full River Express

The Legendary Ocoee River – The Ultimate in White Water Rafting!

The Ocoee River has become recognized as the ultimate river for Tennessee rafting since it was chosen as the venue for the 1996 Olympic whitewater events. Boasting the most continuous class III and IV rapids of any river in the United States, the Ocoee River will give you a romping, rollicking ride through the scenic Ocoee Gorge.

Rolling Thunder River Company has become the preferred Ocoee River Rafting company with over 40 years of experience providing top of the line rafting trips. Since 1977, over a million guests have chosen and trusted Rolling Thunder to provide them with memorable river trips. We want you to leave us feeling that your time and money were well spent and, more importantly, with a newly discovered passion for the sport of whitewater rafting.

Ocoee Whitewater Rafting is a low cost, high value experience which will enhance your visit to these majestic mountains. Offering two separate sections of surging whitewater, the Ocoee River is THE rafting destination in the Southeast. You can spend a half day rafting one section or all day and raft both sections in the same trip. It’s your choice.

What To Bring

Protective Footwear

For your safety, all rafters must wear securely fitted shoes.

Tennis shoes, water shoes or sandals with heel straps are fine.  Flip flops or bare feet are not acceptable.

In warmer weather wear quick drying shorts and a tee shirt. You don’t want to wear heavy clothes such as sweat pants or blue jeans. Quick-drying materials such as nylon are a good choice.

If the weather is chilly, try to wear polypropylene or synthetic fleece fabrics. Cotton is not a good choice during cooler weather.

In the event of rain, we will provide rain jackets free of charge.

If you feel you must wear glasses of some kind, at least secure them with a string or head strap.

We sell head straps at our rafting centers as well as inexpensive sunglasses.

What to bring

Bring a towel. You will get wet!
Dry clothes and shoes.
Plastic bag for your wet clothes.

What NOT To Bring On The River

Valuable jewelry
Cell phones, wallets  or expensive cameras
Car keys (trust us one this one!)

We sell waterproof  one-time use cameras at our center which is your safest option if you want a camera with you on the rive

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Upper

This 5 mile section will take you through the actual one mile Olympic whitewater course which was used during the 1996 Olympics. This section is only open for rafting on a limited number of weekends during the summer. Our trip schedule will show you all of your options on any give date. You’ll meet in your face rapids such as Godzilla and Humongous.

Trip Details

Minimum Age: 12 years of age.

Guided: A certified guide will be in each raft.

Adventure Level: Exciting but not extreme.

Trip Length: 5 miles on the river.

Time on River: Allow three and a half hours for the entire process; about an hour and half to an hour and forty-five minutes on the river.

Price Includes: A certified guide, all equipment, splash jackets if needed, transportation to and from the river and any applicable taxes, river fees, etc.

Middle

With the thundering roar of the dam behind you, you will launch your raft into the five miles of surging river called the Middle section. Just minutes after launching your raft into the river, you will meet your first rapid of the trip-the class IV known as Grumpy’s. From there it is almost non-stop action until you finish your trip with a drenching ride through Hell Hole. Our trip schedule will show you all of your options on any given date.

Trip Details

Minimum Age: 12 years of age

Guided: A certified guide will be in each raft

Adventure Level: Exciting but not extreme.

Trip Length: 5 miles on the river

Time on the River: Allow three and a half hours for the entire process; about an hour and half to an hour and forty-five minutes on the river

Price Includes: A certified guide, all equipment, splash jackets if needed, transportation to and from the river and any applicable taxes, river fees, etc.

Double Trouble / Full River

You will raft both the Middle and the Upper sections in the same day and stop for a delicious catered lunch on the river.

Minimum Age: 12 years of age.

Guided: A certified guide will be in each raft.

Adventure Level: Exciting but not extreme.

Trip Length: About 10 miles total on the river.

Time on the River: Approximately six hours-three hours on the river.

Price Includes: A certified guide, all equipment, splash jackets if needed, transportation to and from the river and any applicable taxes, river fees, etc.

Double Trouble Express / Full River

Our newest trip option, Double Trouble Express will raft both sections of the river with only a brief stop for a restroom break and a quick snack. This trip will be offered only during our peak times in July and August. Our trip schedule will show you what options you have on any given date.

Guided: A certified guide will be in each raft.

Adventure Level: Exciting but not extreme.

Trip Length: About 10 miles total on the river.

Time on the River: Approximately 5 hours-3 hours on the river.

Price Includes: A certified guide, all equipment, splash jackets if needed, transportation to and from the river and any applicable taxes, river fees, etc.