Ocoee River Middle Whitewater Rafting Trip

Experience the thrill of Ocoee River rafting with over 20 continuous class III & IV rapids. Perfect for beginners or experienced rafters, this 5-mile adventure offers plenty of surfing and playing opportunities. Join thousands of returning visitors and become ‘one’ with the river!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 869 US-64 - Following a brief orientation, participants will board a bus for a scenic ride through the Cherokee National Forest, enjoying views of Lake Ocoee and the river en route to the Ocoee River. The Middle Ocoee adventure kicks off at the Ocoee #1 Dam, where a guide will conduct a thorough safety briefing and provide practice time before…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Whitewater Raft
  • Helmet
  • (PFD) Personal Flotation Device
  • Paddle
  • Guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

This section is perfect for both beginners and seasoned rafters, featuring over 20 consecutive class III & IV rapids. With numerous spots to surf and play, it’s clear why thousands return annually to experience this iconic 5-mile stretch. Beginning just below the Ocoee Dam No. 2, rafters will face their first major rapid, Grumpy’s, followed by Broken…

Location
869 US-64
U.S. 64
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Shauna
May 25, 2026
Thrilling time on the Ocoee River - Ethan was a GREAT guide. Very experienced and made it lots of fun. And made sure all were safe. Enjoy 100%
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Shelblade
May 19, 2026
Awesome Experience! - We arrived at Cherokee Rafting & were supplied with helmets ,vests , & paddles. There were about 30 people but it was very organized . We were shown a short safety video were grouped with people who wanted the same sort of experience.Then we were assigned to Chad. Chad was incredibly patient, clear with instructions & was in & out of the raft when needed to help others & position us . We did see a few people fall into the water in other rafts . The response was so quick & all guides kept checking with each other . Chad explained everything that was going to happen & why he was directing us to go through the rapids the way he did. We had the best time & felt very safe with Chad! If we had time on our trip , we would have done it again! Best experience ever!
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Q14kjjenniferj
May 17, 2026
Exciting - First time rafter and it was an amazing trip
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Angel
May 9, 2026
Thank you so much to all the staff made us feel great - All 100 points Dan the instructor excellent everything was magnificent
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X29vymackenzier
May 9, 2026
Extravaganza - I had such a great experience with this company! Everyone was so nice and compassionate. Only $40 for 3 hours too, great deal! They had loud music and fun games before they took us to the rapids by the “cool bus” Once we were there it was game time and genuinely one of the best experiences I’ve had in my life. I definitely recommend Cherokee Rafting! Shoutout to our guide Travis, he made this trip so adventurous for us and made us all feel safe!
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Sylviabm9024kb
Apr 28, 2026
Best time eve r - Had an incredible time, had an awesome and experienced guide
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Johns8121
Apr 27, 2026
A Great Day on the Ocoee River...!!! - Our group of three had an amazing trip down the Ocoee River Middle on April 19, 2026. Our guide, Sydney, was incredible! She shared history of the river and surrounding region, provided ample notice for me to start recording on my GoPro before each of the fun rapids, and was very friendly and informative throughout the day! Looking forward to returning later this year to paddle the entire river with Sydney and the wonderful Cherokee Rafting team! Thank you! John Scampone San Diego
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Crafau
Apr 26, 2026
We had an incredible rafting experience - We had an incredible rafting experience with Cherokee Rafting, and our guide Jake truly made it exceptional. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and focused on safety from start to finish, which made the whole trip both exciting and comfortable. What really stood out was how well Jake read our group. He quickly picked up on what we were ready for and tailored the experience to match, making it as action-packed and fun as possible without ever compromising safety. It felt like the perfect balance of adventure and control. The entire trip was an absolute blast—high energy, memorable, and something we’ll be talking about for a long time. I honestly can’t imagine having a better guide or a better overall experience. If you’re considering rafting, ask for Jake. You won’t be disappointed.
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J6232mrstacys
Apr 19, 2026
Worth Every Penny - So Much Fun! Knowledgeable, organized, nice store. I could go on and on! Request Travis you be disappointed 👍
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Deborah_a
Apr 15, 2026
Great adrenaline rush for... - Great adrenaline rush for the family! Our guide Darya was amazing! She was friendly and easy to follow. Had a great time with the kids! Just an FYI, watch out for Mike Tyson! HAHAHA!
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From $53
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).