Ocoee River Rafting: Thrilling Whitewater Adventure

Experience the thrill of Ocoee Whitewater Rafting in Chattanooga. Navigate intense rapids, tackle huge waves, and conquer challenging currents for an unforgettable adventure.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • NOC Ocoee Outpost - Situated just outside Chattanooga, the Middle Ocoee is renowned as “America’s most popular river trip,” offering thrilling rapids and large, splashy waters in Tennessee’s Smoky Mountains.
    Participants must be at least 12 years old for this intermediate adventure. All minors (17 and under) must be accompanied by an adult during…
What's Included
  • Specialty rafting equipment provided (helmet, life vest, paddle).
Additional Information

The country’s top whitewater rafting adventure provides continuous thrills from beginning to end and is situated just below the 1996 Olympic Whitewater Course. Many enthusiasts find the Ocoee’s challenge and intensity to be “just right,” featuring a collection of the best rapids. Notable sections of the journey include the massive waves at Double…

Location
NOC Ocoee Outpost
U.S. 64
Check-in at Nantahala Outdoor Center's Ocoee Outpost location located just off Highway 64.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Stihltm
Mar 29, 2026
American River Strokers Foundation - Great experience with Josh and very well taken care of.
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D4546ogchrish
Oct 20, 2025
Good fun, good people, great organization - Title says it all: Good fun, good people, great organization! For those who are new to rafting and traveling: Everything you wear will get fully soaked, don't wear shoes or clothes that might take days to dry in case you are traveling.
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Wanda_e
Oct 13, 2025
Best of times - Henry was such a great guide and we did a lot of fun things. We loved the surfing underneath the water and the whole thing. He was sooo much fun. We can't wait to go again and book him.
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Tobyw80
Sep 6, 2025
Great for experienced and new rafters - Our group of 5 had an amazing time. The whole NOC team was great. Gibson was our raft guide and did a great job. Highly recommend for your first or next rafting trip
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Kristinej123
Aug 3, 2025
Highlight of trip - Highlight of our trip to Chattanooga! This is the place to book your whitewater rafting trip. It was my husband, myself, our college age son, our daughter and son in law and we all had a blast!
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Allie82063
Aug 3, 2025
Senior Rafting Trip! - We had a fantastic time on our rafting trip with the NOC! Shawn was our guide and he truly made our trip memorable! He gave us the history of the river and was very knowledgable about the rapids we would encounter. Safety was very important to him and he gave us instructions frequently incase we fell out of the raft. The entire trip was exciting and entertaining! We talked about it for days! Thank you Shawn!
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Keving640
May 27, 2025
Great day on the river - We had a great time before. During and after this visit to NOC, the staff at noc was super helpful. They provide everything you could need. If it's a cold day or cold water, you can use there. Wetsuits and booties and cover-ups. You get life jackets and helmets and paddles the middle Ocoee is a great stretch of water with lots and lots of. Rapids, at every turn, so it's a very fun-filled day, very little float and paddling time, as you are going from one rapid to the next, we had a great time. Holly was our guide on the river, and she was genuine and friendly with us. A family of 4 had a great time.
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Rachel_d
Oct 26, 2024
Amazing!!! Fun ride! - Amazing! Trip manager, Jesse, was awesome. Fully convinced we had the best boat guide, Josh, he was hilarious, skilled and very knowledgeable. We can't wait to come back! What a blast!!
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Sheila_m
Sep 8, 2024
Very exciting and enjoyable - Our guide was amazing and the weather was beautiful. Easy pick up and drop off and the Ocoee river is no joke.
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Cheetotom
Aug 27, 2024
We are still talking about this trip... - Amazing time on the Occoe River. NOC had clean and spacious facilities. The crew worked together to provide a safe rafting experience. Our guide, Ms. Judy was calm and reassuring even the river was not. She put our safety first and we were amazed at how quickly she was able to get us back in the raft when we went into the river. Ms. Judy is the best! Would definitely recommend this trip and outfitter!
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From $57
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).