Summary

Ocoee River

Prices From	USD$ $44.00
1st Departure	01.01.0001
Provider	Wildwater Ltd.
Destination	Ocoee River
Duration	Half day
Challenge	Moderate
Avg Rating	Not Rated

The Ocoee Middle is a perfect half day trip for both experts and novices.  Families, churches, clubs and individuals all enjoy the challenge of the Ocoee rapids.  Rapids like Vegematic, Double Trouble and Table Saw mean continuous excitement for those with experience and for those in your group with limited experience they will love having a guide in every raft.  As a dam controlled river, water levels on the Ocoee remain high all summer and fall.  Everyone must be 12 years or older.  Trip meets near Ducktown, TN

Itinerary

Trip Itinerary

Please check-in at our Ocoee Rafting Center at least 30 minutes prior to you departure time, you will be required to read and sign a waiver.  We are located three miles West of Ducktown on US Hwy 64.  Changing rooms and parking are available.  Your towel, change of clothes and items you want to keep dry and safe should be left in your car, we will provide a place to keep your car keys while on the river.  At the departure time you will receive an orientation, rafting equipment and be transported to the river.  After a review of paddling strokes and commands we will launch right into Entrance Rapid where we are all guaranteed to get wet.  Another five miles of class III and IV rapids and a few minute float through the Doldrums will end with a run through Hell Hole and over Powerhouse Ledge.  At the take-out you will ride on our bus to our Ocoee Rafting Center where your car, changing rooms, showers and gift shop will await you.  A photo show of your trip will commence shortly after everyone has a chance to change into dry clothing.

Gear List

In warm weather; shorts or a bathing suit, T-shirt, tennis shoes or sandals with an ankle strap, allergy medications, sunscreen and glasses strap if your wear them.  A towel and a change of dry clothes for after the trip can be left in your car, we will give you a place to store your car keys off the river.  In cooler weather add "warm when wet clothing"; wool sweaters, wool socks, synthetic fleece jackets, fleece or wool hat, wetsuit booties, wetsuits, etc.  In cool weather cotton jeans, T-shirts and sweatshirts are NOT recommended. Better to be prepared for the worst than underdressed.  Nylon shell paddle jackets are available free of charge.  Wetsuits are available for rent in the spring and fall.

Travel Information

Activity Location Ocoee Rafting Center, Ducktown, TN 4596 Highway 64 West Ducktown, TN 37326 USA