Has anyone died rafting the Ocoee?
Six people have died on the Middle Ocoee since 1993, according to American Whitewater, a national nonprofit organization focused on preserving rivers and whitewater. McGruder and Luna bump that up to eight. The deaths over the weekend are the first on the river since 2011, when two people died on the Upper Ocoee.
Where is Ocoee River located?
Located in the Cherokee National Forest, the Ocoee River flows through a beautiful gorge surrounded by scenic wildlife, yet it is within several hours of many major cities in Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama and North Carolina.
How much does it cost to raft the Ocoee?
Whitewater Rafting Pricing | Ocoee Inn Rafting
| Type | Dates | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Half Day Trip | March 1-May 15 | $33/per person |
| Half Day Trip | March 1-May 15 | $30/per person |
| Half Day Trip | May 16-September 15 | $38/per person |
| Half Day Trip | May 16-September 15 | $35/per person |
What county is the Ocoee River in?
Polk County, Tennessee
It is a tributary of the Hiwassee River, which it joins in Polk County, Tennessee, near the town of Benton. Three power generating dams are operated along it….
| Toccoa/Ocoee River | |
|---|---|
| Mouth | |
| • location | Hiwassee River in Polk County, Tennessee |
| • elevation | ~ 750 ft (230 m) |
What county is the Hiwassee River in?
Polk county
Directions: The Hiwassee River is located in Polk county, east of Cleveland, TN and west of the North Carolina state line.
How old do you have to be to raft the Ocoee?
12 years of age
The Tennessee State Parks Department requires that to raft on the Ocoee River you must be at least 12 years of age.
What class rapids are on the Ocoee?
Most of the Ocoee River’s rapids are Class III with stretches of class 1 and II between rapids.
How long does it take to raft 5 miles?
It is famous for 5 miles of continuous class III and IV rapids. The Middle Ocoee River has over 20 rapids with Grumpy’s, Double Trouble and Table Saw being a few of them. The average time for this trip is 3 hours.