Ocoee River Area

Facility · Tennessee ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Cherokee National Forest (NF) · Open Access

1,313 ft
Elevation

World class whitewater, mountain biking trail systems, environmental education programs, highly developed camping, and scenic byways are a few activities featured in the Ocoee River area.  

Local outfitters offer rafting excursions in the Ocoee River’s world-class whitewater. The Ocoee Whitewater Center is a hub for outdoor adventure and offers regional information, environmental education, trails and picnic sites. Bike the 30-mile Tanasi Trail complex and trails at Chilhowee Recreation Area or take a scenic drive along the Ocoee Scenic Byway (US 64 and Forest Road 77). Popular camping areas include Parksville and Thunder Rock Campgrounds, as well as Chilhowee Recreation Area.

Getting there

35.10449, -84.53278 · 35°6'16.2"N 84°31'58.0"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in6.05.75.75.34.65.45.74.84.64.34.86.4

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 13.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Ocoee River Area

Can you reserve a site at Ocoee River Area?
No. Ocoee River Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Ocoee River Area

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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