Relax on a guided float down the Lower Ocoee
1.5 - 2 hours
Equipment, guide
Float the Lower Ocoee in a raft with a guide and provided equipment. You’ll take a short bus ride from the outpost to the river and finish back at the outpost.
Pregnant guests cannot participate. Children must fit OAR personal flotation devices (over 50 lbs) or you must provide a child personal flotation device. 2 PM Eastern Standard Time float trips are not guaranteed Thursday through Monday due to the water release schedule.
Cancel with 24+ hours notice to receive trip vouchers good for the same or next season. Same-day cancellation or no notification: no refund or trip vouchers.
No. Pregnant guests cannot participate.
There are no age restrictions, but children must be able to fit OAR personal flotation devices (over 50 lbs). If they can’t, you must provide a child personal flotation device.
Arrive 30 minutes before your trip start time. Trips run on Eastern Standard Time (EST), and late arrivals may lose trip availability.
629 Welcome Valley Road Benton, TN 37307 US
Outdoor Adventure Rafting delivers consistently memorable whitewater experiences on the Ocoee, and it's clear the guides make all the difference here. Reviewers rave about specific guides by name—Trey, Klay, Charlie, Jon, Wesley, Big John, Riley, and Hugh all get enthusiastic shout-outs for being skilled, funny, and attentive to comfort levels. First-timers and anxious rafters particularly appreciate how the guides balance safety with entertainment, and several people mention the trips were so good they're already planning return visits with the same guide. The property offers both rafting trips and basic camping facilities, with one reviewer noting the cabins are rustic "rough lumber and plywood" structures that work great for groups and retreats but aren't luxury accommodations. The overall operation runs smoothly and professionally, with multiple reviewers praising how well-organized everything feels. One guest has been returning annually since 2015, which speaks volumes about the quality and consistency. Whether it's your first time on the water or you're a regular, the skilled guides and fun atmosphere seem to create the kind of experience that turns into a yearly tradition.
We had an absolute blast on our trip! Caveman was our rafting guide and he asked how wild we wanted our ride, we said all the way. We were basically being water boarded at one point and could not stop laughing. Other rafts in our group with younger kids and older adults had a more mild experience. You could tell each instructor knew the river really well and safety was a top priority. Highly recommend and would go back myself.
Andres Arrieta
April 12, 2026
We had an absolute blast on our trip! Caveman was our rafting guide and he asked how wild we wanted our ride, we said all the way. We were basically being water boarded at one point and could not stop laughing. Other rafts in our group with younger kids and older adults had a more mild experience. You could tell each instructor knew the river really well and safety was a top priority. Highly recommend and would go back myself.
Andres Arrieta
April 12, 2026