The Ocoee River

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ABOUT THE RIVER
Located just over the North Carolina/Tennessee border is the world-famous Ocoee River.

With two sections of river of exciting Class III-IV rapids, the Ocoee is one of the most popular river runs in the southeast.

The Upper Ocoee Is an action-packed run that flows through the 1996 Olympic Slalom course. More remote than the Middle, the rapids are steeper, more pool-drop and carry such names as Humongous, Edge of the World, Roach Motel and Let’s Make a Deal. The Upper Ocoee is available on selective weekends of the summer.

For exciting Class III-IV continuous big water fun, the Middle Ocoee—located just downstream of the Upper Ocoee, is a favorite. Roller coaster, big wave rapids with names like Double Trouble, Table Saw, Double Suck and Hell Hole makes this run too much fun! Both sections are dam-controlled, with the Middle Ocoee available more days of the season.

TRIP OPTIONS
We offer four fully-guided options for whitewater enthusiast on the Class III-IV Ocoee River. Previous experience is not mandatory, but the minimum age for all Ocoee trips is twelve years old.

Ocoee Delux: The Ocoee Upper/Middle Trip

Two sections of the Ocoee River in one action-packed day. We begin with a morning run down the upper Ocoee. At the end of the run, we stop for a delicious riverside lunch featuring custom deli-style sandwiches, fresh fruit, chips, beverages and desert. After time to relax and enjoy the river, you then embark on an afternoon of roller-coaster fun down the Middle Ocoee. Trip cost includes transportation from our Nantahala Outpost, all equipment and shuttles, lunch and and action packed-day on the river. This is hands-down our favorite trip.

Ocoee Double Header: The Ocoee Double Middle Trip

This is a full day of non-stop fun on the Middle Ocoee! The continuous, big water of the middle Ocoee is so much fun the first time we offer it twice in one day! We use the first run as a warm-up run to oriente the group to the river, followed up with our delicious picnic lunch alongside the river. This gives you a chance to catch your breath before an exciting afternoon run. Trip cost includes transportation from our Nantahala outpost, all equipment and shuttles, lunch, and a memorable full-day on the river.

Ocoee Single Upper or Single Middle Trip

When time or budgets do not allow for a full-day trip, the single trip is available for you and your group. Depending on the scheduling of the trip, we offer single trips down both the Upper and Middle Sections of the river.

"Another AWESOME rafting trip with Endless River Adventures. This is the 2nd year in a row that we've gone rafting with you. Everyone had a blast and can't wait to do it again next year. The combo is the way to go. Lunch was great. THANK YOU, THANK YOU. We will all see you again next year."

-AMY

INCLUDED IN THE TRIP: The Price of each trip includes

All the equipment you will need to enjoy your time on the river
Lunch on each of the full-day trips
Optional transportation from our Nantahala Outpost for each full-day trips. For those who find it more convenient to drive directly to the Ocoee River, we are happy to meet you at the river. And for those participating on a single trip, you may either follow our vans to the river or meet us right at the river to save you time.

Ready to make your reservation? Contact us directly at 800-224-7238 or use our email reservation form.

SCHEDULING
Both sections of the Ocoee are dam-controlled rivers, with guaranteed water flows on the Middle Ocoee available weekends March- May/September – October; and five days a week, Thursday – Monday, from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Reservations are required in advance.

The Upper Ocoee release schedule includes Saturdays and Sundays from June - August and Saturdays only in May and September.

WHY ENDLESS RIVER ADVENTURES
* We intentionally keep our trips smaller and more personal.
* Our staff is a seasoned group of professionals who enjoy their time on the river and sharing their enthusiasm with you.
* We take pride in the quality of our trips: from the training of our guides, to the equipment used, to the hand-packed riverside lunches enjoyed on each of our full-day trips.
* We provide the additional transportation from our Nantahala Outpost to the Ocoee River on full-day trips, allowing you to relax and enjoy the shuttle ride. If meeting us directly at the river is more convenient, we are happy to make that easy for you to do.

"Thank you for letting us raft with you this past weekend. All of the students
enjoyed the river and spoke very highly of your guides. I appreciate the
level of professionalism and direct focus on safety. Thank you for an overall
fun and exciting experience. We look forward to working together again in the
future. All the best,"
-Michael Pletsch, M.Ed., Outdoor Recreation Georgia Tech

WHAT TO BRING:

Come dressed in comfortable clothes for your drive.
For your raft trip, plan on getting wet! Bring along a towel, shorts and/or a bathing suit and shoes for your raft trip.
For cooler or rainy days, we provide paddling jackets and/or wetsuits for your comfort.
A change of clothes for after the trip will get you out of your wet river wear and make the trip home more comfortable.
Water-proof cameras are recommended for the trip. And you will always find action photos of your trip on-line.
Straps to hold your glasses is highly recommended.

Our outfitters store offers a great selection of t-shirts, shorts, river gear and any last-minute items you may have left behind. Save time to browse in the store after you return from your trip.

CAPTURING THE MEMORIES
Photographs of your trip are taken on the river and are available on-line for review and purchase. Check out Ocoee Rafting Photographer or Ocoee Photos.

Ocoee Week of Rivers 2008

The Ocoee River