Recreation area

Ocoee River

Cherokee National Forest · Tennessee — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

A thrill a minute Class III-IV rapids make the Ocoee one of the best whitewater rivers in the south. With two distinct sections available for rafting/canoe/kayaking, you can spend anywhere from 3 hours to all day on the river. The Ocoee was home of the 1996 Olympic canoe and kayak slalom events and that venue can be visited at the Ocoee Whitewater Center. Outfitters provide rafting services on both the upper and lower sections.  For a list of Outfitter and Guides on the Ocoee River, please click HERE. Ocoee River Water Release Schedules: Ocoee #3 - Upper River Section (Includes Ocoee Whitewater Center 1996 Olympic Course) Ocoee #2 - Middle River Section Additional information or release scedules for other locations can be found here: www.tva.com

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.