Such a pleasant atmosphere Glenda the owner is like a second mom by the time we left we really felt…read morelike family, The accommodations are rustic and very clean, the rafting was the best. If you are looking for a great getaway this is t he place

Nice place for kids 12 and under, it is very safe for kids, the staff is very friendly. My…read moregranddaughter had a great time and didn't want to leave. Two areas of improvement are enforcement of age restrictions in certain areas and fixing some of the air propelled gadgets

such a great space for parties, or rainy days with kids, plenty of seating, activities and snacks…read morefor kids and babies of all ages

This place is SO wonderful as well as everyone working there! I don't think you'll find a better…read moreor more affordable animal encounter experience anywhere. The owners and staff absolutely love their animals, they take such great care of them and the facilities are just beautiful. And ,best of all, they do it all to share the love of Jesus with every person who comes through their gates. Amen to that!

I discovered Ocoee Riverside Farm through a suggestion on TikTok. When I saw all the interactive…read moremeet and greets with the animals, visiting this place was nonnegotiable, lol. You can come experience the farm for a few hours featuring 30 - 60 minute guided tours and animal encounters. Or.... You can stay in accommodations on the grounds of Ocoee Riverside Farm. It's a nice retreat away among the flatland plains of Tennessee. They offer old fashioned farm cabins, wagons, lofts, condos and glampsites. Prices range anywhere from $100 - $200 per night. I was exclusively here to spend time introducing myself to the farm residents. The most popular option offered to visitors is the $19.99 Farm Tour & Animal Encounter. The tour lasts 75 - 90 minutes. Now...when choosing this tour, they offer 50% discount add-on experiences to entice guests to stay and play longer. There's the Kangaroo Encounter - $14.99 (normally $29.99) for 30 extra minutes saying hello to kangaroos. There's the Camel Encounter - $9.99 (normally $19.99) for 30 extra minutes learning about the two camels living on the farm including riding on their humpbacks. So...right there w/ the basic Farm Tour for 75 - 90 minutes and including the Kangaroo and Camel experiences, that's 2.5 hours of fun at Ocoee Riverside Farm for a total $45. I think that's a total bargain. And...they plan activities to coincide with each other so visitors aren't standing around waiting for their next interactions. But.... Ocoee Farm offers even more chances to get up close encounters with their animals. For extra $$$, everything is on the table, lol. More add-on animal meet and greets including.... - Sloth/VIP Encounter - $99.99 - two 30 minute sessions. - Baby Kangaroo Bottle Feeding - $29.99 - 30 minutes. - Sloth Cuddles and Snuggles - $119.99 - 30 minutes. - Hug -A-Highland - $19.99 - 30 minutes. - Horseback Riding - 20, 45 and 60 minute rides. - Fennec Fox - $14.99 - 30 minutes. - Baby Llama and Alpaca Feeding - $14.99 - 30 minutes. There's even more farm experiences guests can pick from... I added the Hug-A-Highland and Baby Llama and Alpaca Feedings for $14.99 each, which brought my total to $75 plus taxes and fees for 3.5 hours on a weekend day. The Farm sent me a confirmation email with a list and itinerary for the a-la-carte experiences I signed up for. They instructed me to arrive at 9am. I departed the farm by 1pm. Extra highlights... - With all the various animal interactions and guided tours, every staff member was ultra friendly and went out of their way to ensure guests left with wonderful memories. Fallon, McKenna, Michael and Vladik were knowledgeable about the animals and they kindly offered to take pictures and videos for visitors. - Included in the Farm Tour is the Petting Zoo where they provide a bag of pellets to feed goats, sheep, donkeys, llamas and alpacas. After the Petting Zoo, visitors step inside the Barn to greet...iguanas, parrots, an anteater, hedgehog, lizard, mouse, baby camel and adult camel. - Lastly, I met John, the owner. He shared stories about his life before Ocoee Riverside Farm, his time in the armed services and how he and his family are 100% committed towards giving their farm animals the best possible lives. I had a wonderful experience at this tucked away hidden gem in Benton, Tennessee. If you're near the Chattanooga, TN area, Ocoee Riverside Farm is a quick 40 mile drive east. Thank you for having me.

Had my sons third birthday party here. Best decision ever. They set up everything and cleaned up at…read morethe end. The staff was so helpful and friendly. I only had to order pizza and get a cake. All decorations done. They also provided plates, cups, forks, and napkins! We did a private party and it was perfect! Loved having the whole place to ourselves. The staff also cut our cake and served to our guests. Highly recommend for birthday party!

This bounce house has plenty of fun options for children. My four year old had a fun two+ hours…read moreplaying by herself and/or with another child. I was there on a Thursday at 1:05pm when they opened (Thursday-Sunday) and unfortunately everything was dirty, dusty and trash cans were all full. I had to inform the front desk that the bathroom stalls ran out of bathroom tissue. It appears there is no active cleaning for Covid19, but there are sanitizing stations next two 2 of 3 party rooms. It appears you can rent a themed room to enjoy a child's birthday party which is a wonderful and convenient option! This place has potential if kept top tier clean.

very nice people, recommend them highly... RV travel can be unpredictable, sometimes stressful nice…read morepeople make it better

Caleb and Jennifer were great!! We had 3 generations on our raft. We were celebrating our…read morebirthdays as my grandson Cross was born on my birthday!! Caleb was our guide and made the trip very special!

We had an amazing adventure on the Upper Section. Our guide Luke was amazing. Will definitely be…read moreback next year to do the upper and lower together.

Our family of 8 went out on the river today. Age ranges from 13 to 77. All guys. We had a fantastic…read moretime with this group. They did a great job of putting us right on the river, making it fun and keeping us safe. We would absolutely use them again. And big kudos to our excellent guides Derek and Carl.

We had an absolute blast! My friends and I, from Florida, took a vacation and stayed in the loft…read morecabin on the property. The cabin was nice, clean and comfortable. The staff was so kind and such a delight! We did the gold panning, gem mining, wagon ride, and paintball gallery. The bathrooms were kept super clean. We will definitely be coming back on our next girls trip!

Ok, so this place is everything you want to find in the middle of nowhere:) My children, ages 4-12,…read moreall had fun. The staff was sweet and patient even when my littles were rambunctious in the office. We did all the activities except the mini car track(cars not working) and the bounce house. The bounce house had a snake in it which one of the staff removed BY HAND! My children thought this lady was a super hero, lol! It was pretty badass. If you are near Murphy and you have kids, don't skip this place. It seems like one of those places that should be around forever.

I got there a little early, I was first person there. Had great chat with the flag man, 88 years…read moreold, retired from the railroad in 1999 snd been volunteering here since then. Started railroad on this and other lines when they were working railroads at 28 years of age. He had a lot of stories and railroad history about this area and others. I took the Hiwassee Loop trip. Most of the workers on the train, conductors and hosts were all retired railroad workers. The engineer was retired United Airlines pilot who got his train engineer license after he retired. Excellent historic narration along the way. I cannot recommend this trip enough. 4.5 hours up Bald Mountain along the Hiwassee River. But, again, best part was my 45 minute conversation with the 88 year old flagman.

The Hiwassee/Ocoee Scenic River State Park is a state park that covers the land that is accessible…read moreto the Hiwassee and Ocoee Rivers. There's a visitor's center, many miles of hiking, picnic areas, primitive camping, fishing, boating, and canoeing. We arrived and went white water rafting with a third party on the rapids. These rivers were the site of the Olympic water sports in 1996. We then went to the visitors' center, and then drove around the campground, then the scenic byway to some gorgeous overlooks. Definitely stunning and worth the visit. I wanted to do a little hike while I dried off from the rafting, but there wasn't really a clear map of the trails in the area with the mileage and difficulty like at every other park we've been to. Other than that, we really enjoyed out time here.