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Ocoee River Rafting: Safe Thrills Await
4.9
72 Ratings
Benton
Experience thrilling whitewater rafting on the Ocoee River with expert guides. Push boundaries safely with OAR’s unmatched training and exclusive certifications.
Experience thrilling whitewater rafting on the Ocoee River with expert guides. Push boundaries safely with OAR’s unmatched training and exclusive certifications.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Ocoee Dam #2 - This 3.5-hour excursion is perfect for everyone aged 12 and above, with all necessary equipment and transportation to and from the river included! If you’re new to rafting, don’t worry! Our expert guides will instruct you and your team on essential whitewater rafting techniques and safety skills for your journey. The Middle Ocoee…
- Ocoee Dam #2 - This 3.5-hour excursion is perfect for everyone aged 12 and above, with all necessary equipment and transportation to and from the river included! If you’re new to rafting, don’t worry! Our expert guides will instruct you and your team on essential whitewater rafting techniques and safety skills for your journey. The Middle Ocoee River, with its five miles of class III and IV rapids, offers both excitement and challenge for any group. Whether you’re feeling apprehensive or adventurous, whether you prefer a calm experience or a thrilling ride, our guides can tailor your whitewater rafting trip to suit your preferences. Regardless, teamwork is essential to navigate the river successfully. Reserve your Middle Ocoee Trip now for a summer filled with adventure, genuine camaraderie, and unforgettable stories!
What's Included
- Lunch
- All required gear
- Lunch
- All required gear
Additional Information
The Ocoee River developed naturally, lacking the undercuts or sieves found in many other rivers. This allows rafters to explore beyond the usual limits of non-professional experiences. At OAR, the training duration surpasses that of any other company. Additionally, OAR is unique in mandating that each guide obtains an EMR certification and completes a…
The Ocoee River developed naturally, lacking the undercuts or sieves found in many other rivers. This allows rafters to explore beyond the usual limits of non-professional experiences. At OAR, the training duration surpasses that of any other company. Additionally, OAR is unique in mandating that each guide obtains an EMR certification and completes a Swiftwater Rescue course. This comprehensive training empowers OAR to safely undertake activities on the water that other companies cannot, and to welcome guests that others might not.
Location
629 Welcome Valley Rd
Welcome Valley Road
Meet up on the big front porch at the main building of the outpost at 629 Welcome Valley Rd. Benton Tn. 37307.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(72 Ratings)
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N1974ngkathrync
Aug 12, 2025
Awesome family outing! So close to Knoxville - Our whole family (ages 18-55) had a blast today! Cleveland was a knowledgeable and encouraging guide who made us all feel super comfortable all day.
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M2714bujenj
Aug 11, 2025
Exciting and Adventurous! - OAR took great care of us for our first rafting trip with us all together as a family. Only 3 of 7 of us had previous experience - Mattfish was an amazing guide , he knew his stuff and was seasoned. Rafting is all about the guide and when you get a great one it makes or breaks the experience ! We will definitely choose OAR and request Matt when we return! Thanks for making our trip safe , adventurous and exciting !
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533christad
Aug 8, 2025
The absolute best - So much fun, our guide Jon was the best! He will be as chill or as adventurous as the group likes. He had lots of cool tricks up his sleeve check out photo to see one of many. Highly recommend using OAR and request Jon.
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Davidbs6252vo
Aug 5, 2025
Family fun on the Ocoee - We took a family rafting trip with OAR with ages 12 - 84 and had a wonderful time. The Ocoee is a treasure and OAR show you a thrilling experience while also keeping everyone safe. Our guide, Cleveland, was funny and warm, and my father really enjoyed talking with him about life and nature. Even my teenagers had fun and want to go back with their friends. Thanks OAR!
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Z9912nxgrantm
Aug 3, 2025
Awesome Ride - John Hall is the GOAT of all river guides on the Ocoee. I have been lucky to have him several times and every time it is an exciting and amazing trip. Far better than Disney or Universal.
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Johnrw1970
Aug 3, 2025
Great experience. - I've been rafting on several rivers. It's been a long time since I was on the Ocoee and couldn't remember what guide service I used before, so I picked OAR based on their reviews. I couldn't be happier with my choice. The facilities were clean and the equipment was in excellent condition. There was also plenty of parking, so we didn't have to park on the road. Our guide, Tito, was excellent. He put us in the best parts of every rapid and was always in control of the raft. He was the lead guide on the trip and he did not rush us through, but allowed us enough time to play in several of the rapids. He was very engaged with us and really made us feel special.
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Timsq8429kh
Aug 3, 2025
Fun, fun, fun - I did the full white water rafting, both upper and middle. This was my 4th white water rafting trip and by far, the best. There were plenty of spots where the rapids get you adrenaline pumping.
OAR was excellent in all regards. I would highly recommend.
Tirsha was our guide and did a great job: very personable, professional and obviously skilled at being a guide. She actually customized some parts based on our preferences. As an example, as we were coming up to a class 4 rapid, she’d ask us whether we wanted to take it easy through the rapid or make it exciting. I thought that was pretty cool that we had a choice.
The trip was very well organized and went very smoothly despite the number of people going that day.
I hope to return this fall when the leaves are turning colors.
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Shawn
Aug 3, 2025
Loves it!! - First time rafter at 73. The instructions made for a good trip. Great experience with a great guide. Loved it. Beautiful location.
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Brad
Aug 3, 2025
Thrill, cool water, fun guides, going back!!! - First time and loved it! Went with a group from church and took my 12 year old son. We had a blast. The weather was great with 80-87 degrees and water that cooled down. Our guide Paul was an expert as we looked like we were going to crash and burn and we always navigated away with just thrill rather than spill. The time to just wade in the water was the favorite. Great experience looking forward to going back and doing the 10 mile course!
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Bryantp374
Jul 31, 2025
Tyler=The GOAT - Tyler was the GOAT!! He really knows the river well and made it a very enjoyable trip for the whole boat! Even when I got dunked I never felt unsafe.
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