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
With nearly perfect ratings across a huge number of reviews, this Ocoee River outfitter has clearly built something special around its guides. Names like Caveman, Riley, Tito, James, and Hugh come up repeatedly, each earning glowing praise for their river knowledge, safety awareness, and ability to read their group and adjust the experience accordingly. First-timers, nervous swimmers, teenagers, and birthday celebrations all seem to land in good hands here. The logistics are smooth too. Check-in, gear, the bus ride up, and even ticket flexibility for changing group sizes all get positive mentions. Staff throughout are described as professional, funny, and genuinely engaged. The on-river photo service is a nice bonus for capturing the day. If you're heading to the Ocoee, this crew is well worth booking.
This was my first time white water rafting and was with a very adventurous group! Our guide, Devon, was fantastic and made sure we were all ok with being a little more "crazy". He was very encouraging and helped us to learn the skills necessary for being allowed to do the more fun stuff! I had a blast!
Deborah Wyss
July 7, 2026
This was my first time white water rafting and was with a very adventurous group! Our guide, Devon, was fantastic and made sure we were all ok with being a little more "crazy". He was very encouraging and helped us to learn the skills necessary for being allowed to do the more fun stuff! I had a blast!
Deborah Wyss
July 7, 2026
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