BENTON WATER ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE
Middle Ocoee Half-Day: Two Hours of Class III–IV Whitewater with Ocoee Outdoors
A family-fit, approximately 4-hour outing (about 2 hours on the water) down the Middle Ocoee with professional guides, included gear and bus transport from Ocoee Outdoors’ headquarters.
Middle Ocoee Half-Day: Two Hours of Class III–IV Whitewater with Ocoee Outdoors.
Embark upon an adventure down the Middle Ocoee, America’s most popular whitewater rafting river, with Ocoee Outdoors, the top-rated operator on the run; this is a family-fit half-day designed for participants aged 12 and up.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Over 20 Class III and IV Rapids
This half-day run on the Middle Ocoee delivers sustained whitewater—more than 20 rapids rated Class III and IV—demanding focused paddling and solid boat handling.
A True Half-Day Adventure
The itinerary is designed as a half-day experience that packs roughly two hours on the water into an approximately four-hour total trip time, making it an efficient outing for a full-day of travel or other river plans.
Fully Supported Rafts and Guides
Rafts carry a maximum of six people, and every boat is steered by a professional guide; the package includes raft, paddle, helmet and life vest so you show up ready to run.
What the day feels like
What It Feels Like
Expect a concentrated, adrenaline-forward outing: a short land transfer from headquarters, guided launches into a high-energy stretch of river, and a sequence of technical Class III–IV rapids that demand attention and teamwork for roughly two hours on the water.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits—and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Total trip time is approximately four hours, which includes about two hours on the water.
The operator provides bus transportation to and from the river from their headquarters; check-in and gear distribution occur at the operator’s base.
Bring water shoes or tennis shoes with heel strap, clothes that can get wet, sunscreen, sunglasses with retainers, water, a lanyard or strap for cameras, and dry clothes and a towel for after the run.
A $250 deposit is required to hold a reservation; all participants must sign the operator’s release/waiver prior to rafting.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What are the age and weight requirements?
Participants must be at least 12 years of age and under 260 pounds, per Tennessee state requirements.
How long is the trip on the river versus total time?
The experience includes about two hours on the water and the total trip time is approximately four hours.
What rapids will we encounter?
The Classic Middle Ocoee run features over 20 rapids rated Class III and IV.
What equipment is provided?
The operator supplies the raft, paddle, helmet and life vest; professional guides are in each raft.
Is transportation included?
Yes—bus transportation to and from the river from the operator’s headquarters is included.
Are there booking requirements or waivers?
All rafters must sign a release/waiver and a $250 deposit is required to reserve a spot.