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Ocoee River - Class III
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Ocoee River Rafting - the only experience you'll
need is ours! |
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800-408-7238 |
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The Ocoee River offers
two separate “hang onto your helmet” sections of big waves, large
drops and surging whitewater. This Tennessee river was the site for
the whitewater canoe and kayaking events of the 1996 Olympic Games.
The Ocoee River produces the most continuous stretch of Class III and
IV rapids of any river in the country. |
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During this five mile trip down the
traditional Middle section, everyone in the raft works as a team and
paddles upon commands from their guide. Our raft guides are seasoned
river runners who will steer you through such memorable rapids as
Slice N’ Dice, Slingshot and Broken Nose. Whitewater rafting beginners
as well as more experienced rafters can all enjoy this fun-filled and
exhilarating ride through the rocky, scenic gorge of the Ocoee River. |
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The Upper section of the Ocoee, the
actual Olympic course, is only available for rafting for a limited
number of days each season resulting in a high demand for those
particular dates. On these special Upper days, Rolling Thunder offers
Double Trouble, a raft trip which doubles the fun and adrenaline by
running both the traditional section and the Olympic course in the
same afternoon. Due to the popularity of these trips, reservations are
required to guarantee your seat. |
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Trips begin and end at Rolling
Thunder’s easy to find Ocoee rafting center in McCaysville, Georgia
where we have hot showers, camping sites, picnic areas, bunk rooms,
volleyball and a retail store. |
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Our rafting center is located on the
gentle headwaters of the Ocoee (called the Toccoa when it crosses into
Georgia), where inner tubing and canoeing are popular with those
guests not ready for whitewater trips. |
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Our whitewater rafting trips on the
Ocoee River only go out on weekends during the months of April, May,
September and October. Our trips go out every day except Tuesdays and
Wednesdays during the months of June, July and August. |
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| OCOEE TRIP TIMES Runs every day except
Tuesday and Wednesday
Weekdays 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
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OCOEE RATES
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May - Sept.
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Sun
- Fri
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Sat*
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Group**
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| Middle Ocoee
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$38 |
$46 |
$32 |
| Upper Olympic Ocoee
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$42
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$47 |
$36 |
| Double Trouble
Combo* |
$89
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$93 |
$81 |
| Bunkrooms/hostel |
$10 |
$12 |
$8 |
*Double Trouble includes both
sections of the river and a catered riverside cookout.
Double Trouble is only available on Saturdays and Sundays |
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Our prices are per person and
include all taxes, river fees, required equipment including rain suits
if necessary and transportation. |
| A minimum age of
12 years is required for this river by Tennessee state law. |
| Call for preseason
& postseason rates. |
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Saturday:
 | 10 a.m. Upper section |
| 1:30 p.m. Combo – both sections |
| 3 p.m. Middle section |
Sunday:
| 10 a.m. Upper or Middle section |
| 2:30 p.m. Middle section |
After Labor Day - Weekends only |
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The Ocoee River has “cap” days which
are limited capacity/high use days when rafting companies are only
allowed to take a limited number of people down the river on that day.
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**Group rates are for 10 or more
people and are not offered on “cap” days, Saturdays or holiday
Sundays. For groups of more than 40 people, please call our office for
details on pricing. |
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Directions |
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Going north on 515
in Blue Ridge, GA, take a left onto highway 5 north. (You will see a
McDonalds and a Wafflehouse on the left and a bank on the right.) Take
highway 5 north till it ends in McCaysville/Copper Hill. Turn right on 60
south towards Mineral Bluff. Follow 60 south 1/2 mile out of McCaysville
towards Mineral Bluff. Rolling Thunder will be on your left. Parking is on
the right by the river. |
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www.rollingthunderriverco.com |
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