Gentle, Easy Water on the Toccoa River

Tubing, Canoeing, Kayaking, Relaxing

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The Toccoa River is perfect for those people who just want to relax and enjoy the gentle flow of the water. This river is actually the headwaters of Tennessee’s Ocoee River but changes its name to the Toccoa when it crosses the line into Georgia.

Colorful inner tubes, kayaks and canoes provide a cool and refreshing way to have fun and relax on a hot summer day on the Toccoa River. Our colorful vinyl inner tubes with handles are designed for your comfort. We do not use black tire tubes which can get very hot and uncomfortable in the sun. We also offer "snuggle tubes" which carry two people. Reservations are not necessary for inner tubes unless you have a group of 15 or more people.

The Toccoa River is a dam-controlled river and TVA releases water daily. Water levels and speed can change significantly after water is released. At low water, the river is shallower and slower. At high water, the river rises 2 to 3 feet and picks up speed considerably. We offer a 1.5-mile and a 6- mile float trip. Under natural conditions with no water release, our 1.5-mile trip can take up to one hour; after water is released it may take only 20 minutes.

Under natural conditions with no water release, our 6-mile trip can take up to 6 hours; after water is released, it may take only 2 hours. Water release is controlled by TVA and subject to change without notice. TVA does not make the water release times available to us ahead of time so we are unable to be more specific regarding how long it will take you to get down the river. We suggest you get to the river, see how the river is running and then decide if you want the short trip or the long trip.

The depth of the water changes from place to place in the river and there may be small rapids and rocks along the way. This trip is suitable for most people who can swim but there is risk associated with all water related activities and you will be required to sign a waiver of liability prior to beginning your river trip.

People paddling in canoes, funyaks and kayaks usually get down the river faster than those people floating on inner tubes.

Children must be at least 5 years of age to engage in any activity on the Toccoa River. Rolling Thunder will provide life jackets and children must keep them securely fastened at all times while on the river. There are no life guards or safety personnel on the river so parents are responsible for their children. Be sure to wear shoes which fit securely to your feet - no flip flops.

We do not have set departure times for the Toccoa trips. Bus shuttles run all day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Prior to Memorial Day, the Toccoa trips only run on Saturdays and Sundays. Weekends are always our busiest times so you may experience a short wait time. We shuttle you up the river and you float back down to our center where you left your car so you don't have to wait for a shuttle to pick you up. We have a bathhouse with hot showers for you to use after your river trip.

Rolling Thunder runs both the Toccoa River and Ocoee River trips out of our center in McCaysville, Georgia.

All days except Tuesday and Wednesday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
 
Tuesday and Wednesday 10 a.m. to 5p.m.
 
Beginning August 1, closed on Wednesdays.

Directions

Take 515 north through Blue Ridge, GA. Turn left on Hwy. 60 (runs beside a Citgo station) towards Mineral Bluff. Go approximately 10 miles and Rolling Thunder will be on the right.