Take on five miles of Middle Ocoee class III–IV rafting with trained guides
3.5 - 4 hours
Equipment, transportation
Raft the Middle Ocoee River on a guided trip designed for ages 12 and up. Learn key paddling techniques and safety skills, then take on five miles of class III and IV rapids.
Minimum age is 12 (Tennessee state law). Rafting is not available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Cancel 24+ hours before start to receive trip vouchers good for 2 seasons. Same-day cancellation or no notification: no refund or trip vouchers.
Arrive 30 minutes before your trip start time. Start times are listed in Eastern Standard Time (EST), and late arrivals may lose trip availability.
You must be at least 12 years old (Tennessee state law). You can’t raft if you’re pregnant, and you can’t participate if you’re under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Wear closed-toe water shoes or tennis shoes (no flip-flops) and clothes that can get wet. Bring dry clothes to change into and a towel.
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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