Half Day Whitewater Rafting on Ocoee with Cascade Outdoors

Situated in the heart of Tennessee’s southern Appalachian region, the Middle Ocoee River offers one of the East Coast’s premier whitewater rafting adventures. Cascade Outdoors delivers a focused half-day rafting experience here, crafting a trip that blends adrenaline-fueled rapids with expert instruction and genuine hospitality. This section of the Ocoee, famous for its rocky gorge and Class III-IV rapids, has a reputation as a whitewater hotspot, framed by dense hardwood forests and rugged cliff walls sculpted through millennia by the river’s relentless flow.

Cascade Outdoors stands out in this lively rafting scene by curating small, well-managed groups led by guides hand-picked for their knowledge, safety focus, and engaging personalities. From your first step inside the welcoming base camp where the team greets you warmly, to the final run down the river, the experience is both professionally run and genuinely fun. Guests repeatedly praise guides like Ky and Joe for combining safety briefings and hands-on paddling instructions with good humor and enthusiasm, making even first-timers feel confident and involved.

The Middle Ocoee itself offers unforgettable features like the famous "Big Five" rapids, drops carved out of ancient sandstone, and scenic spots where wildlife such as river otters and bald eagles may appear. The river’s run is roughly 5 miles long, packed with continuous fast-moving water that challenges rafters without pushing into expert-only territory, making it an accessible yet thrilling outing for anyone willing to get wet.

Operating on a lift schedule that controls flow from the nearby dam, the river’s pulse is relentless during peak season, ensuring every moment on the raft counts. Cascade Outdoors' commitment to safety, local expertise, and small-group focus means this is a river adventure made for connection—with water, wilderness, and your crew. Whether you’re easing into your first whitewater or returning for a reliable blast on the Ocoee, Cascade offers a standout, down-to-earth way to take on these legendary rapids.