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Ocoee River
and Ocoee White Water Center
Escape to Blue Ridge Georgia and enjoy white water rafting,
canoeing, kayaking, and even fishing on the beautiful Ocoee
River. From March to October the Ocoee River comes alive and
whitewater enthusiasts from around the world journey to the
area to enjoy the world class rapids in rafts, canoes and
kayaks. Learn more about the beautiful Ocoee River and the
Ocoee Whitewater Center below, and be sure to check out our
Ocoee River Cabins nearby to this phenomenal rafting river.
 The Ocoee River and the
Toccoa River
are actually the same river, however the Ocoee River is the
section of the river that flows through Tennessee. This part
of the river is extremely popular among rafting and kayaking
enthusiasts and it is a main tributary of the Hiawassee
River. The rapids and flow of the water are maintained by three dam systems
controlled by the Tennessee Valley Authority. The TVA
regularly publishes their water release schedules for the
Ocoee River, so people wanting to enjoy Ocoee River Rafting
will know exactly when the best time for rafting is. Most of
the rapids on the Ocoee are between levels II and IV,
however there are a few rapids that are larger at certain
times in the release schedule.
The Ocoee Whitewater Center, commonly called the OWC, was
constructed on the Ocoee River in 1996 for the Summer
Olympic Canoe, Kayak, and Slalom competitions. Builders
constructed this large arena and brought in over 60,000 tons
of native rocks, narrowing part of the Ocoee riverbed to
create the fast flowing rapids that were needed for the
competitions. Because the Ocoee Whitewater Center is located
inside the national forest, the National Forest Services
manages and operates the center’s large recreational and
educational complex. Today the Ocoee Whitewater Center is a
thriving whitewater, fishing, and kayaking Mecca and several
smaller whitewater competitions are held here each year.
Visitors can enjoy other activities like hiking and biking
as well. Drawing over 300,000 visitors a year, the Ocoee
Whitewater Center is a popular Tennessee and
North Georgia
Attraction and a place full of stunning beauty.
Enjoy a great Rafting Trip on the Ocoee River, stay in our
Ocoee River Cabin Rentals in Blue Ridge Georgia, nearby to
all of your favorite
Things to Do in North Georgia.
Ocoee Whitewater Center / 4400 Hwy. 64 / Copperhill TN
37317 / 423-496-0100
If you have any
questions or would like more information, please contact us
at
706.632.6074 or 888.889.0335,
email us, or use our
online
request form. |
