Facility · Tennessee ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Cherokee National Forest (NF) · Open Access
A thrill a minute Class III-IV rapids make the Ocoee one of the best whitewater rivers in the south. With two distinct sections available for rafting/canoe/kayaking, you can spend anywhere from 3 hours to all day on the river. The Ocoee was home of the 1996 Olympic canoe and kayak slalom events and that venue can be visited at the Ocoee Whitewater Center. Outfitters provide rafting services on both the upper and lower sections.
For a list of Outfitter and Guides on the Ocoee River, please click HERE.
Ocoee River Water Release Schedules:
Ocoee #3 - Upper River Section (Includes Ocoee Whitewater Center 1996 Olympic Course)
Ocoee #2 - Middle River Section
Additional information or release scedules for other locations can be found here: www.tva.com
35.08297, -84.51380 · 35°4'58.7"N 84°30'49.7"W
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| Precip in | 6.0 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.3 | 4.6 | 5.4 | 5.7 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.8 | 6.4 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 11.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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