About Ocoee Adventure Center
Ocoee Adventure Center is one of the most popular whitewater rafting outfitters on Tennessee's Ocoee River, which gained international fame as the venue for the 1996 Olympic canoe and kayak slalom events. Located just east of Chattanooga in the Cherokee National Forest, the center provides easy access to both the Middle and Upper Ocoee sections — two of the most exciting commercially rafted stretches of whitewater in the southeastern United States.
Their trip menu includes half-day Middle Ocoee runs with continuous Class III-IV rapids, full-day Upper Ocoee adventures on the Olympic course with bigger drops and more technical water, and combination packages that cover both sections in a single day. They also offer guided ducky (inflatable kayak) trips for paddlers who want a more hands-on experience. All trips include professional guides, safety equipment, wetsuits when needed, and shuttle service. Group sizes are flexible, accommodating everything from couples to corporate retreats of 100-plus.
What sets Ocoee Adventure Center apart is their streamlined operation and consistently high trip quality. Their guide team is one of the most experienced on the river, with many holding swift-water rescue certifications and decades of Ocoee experience. The riverside base camp features changing rooms, a gear shop, and a relaxed post-trip hangout area that makes the whole experience feel polished and well-organized.
