things to do in Benton, TN

Take in mountain views from the water

Take the wheel of an automatic convertible for a drive on the Cherohala Skyway

Paddle beneath the mountain views of Lake Ocoee

Celebrate the season with Santa, treats, and Hiwassee River Gorge views

Float a self-guided river route with an upstream shuttle included

Follow wooded fairways with a loaner disc and course map

Take on five miles of Middle Ocoee class III–IV rafting with trained guides

Tackle the Ocoee’s Olympic Course and Classic Middle section in one rafting day

Tackle 20+ powerful rapids on a guided Middle Ocoee rafting trip

Spend a relaxed day kayaking 6 scenic miles of the Lower Toccoa River

See sanctuary chimpanzees, then enjoy a four-wine tasting

Settle into a climate-controlled coach for riverside scenery in North Georgia

Raft the Upper and Middle Ocoee in one full-day trip with lunch included

Tackle Class III and IV rapids through Cherokee National Forest

Paddle two Ocoee River sections with a riverside lunch

Follow the Hiwassee Loop into Tennessee's historic copper country

Paddle a scenic stretch of the Lower Toccoa River with shuttle service included

Float a self-guided river route with rafting gear and an upstream shuttle

Cool off on a guided float with provided gear and an easy out-and-back finish

Navigate Class 2 rapids on a self-guided Hiwassee River float

Ride the Banana Bus for guided sanctuary exploration and private chimp viewing

Float back to your camper after a shuttle to the river launch

Celebrate Halloween with a family walk through a sanctuary for former research chimpanzees

Ride an open-air coach along the Toccoa River on a 2-hour, 26-mile round-trip