Ocoee Rafting is one of the most professional white water guide services I have ever encountered…read more The staff is knowledgeable,friendly and not above having fun with the customers. The Ocoee River and the surrounding area of Copperhill is of great historical significance. The guides talk about it and answer questions. The trip down the Ocoee River was not only fun but interesting! Our guide Leo was amazing.

we had a fantastic time even tho i got waterboarded while riding the bull kinda signed up for that…read moretho leo was epic and just aura-farmed -- i mean look at these pics (it's not even edited he just does that!) thanks for a wild ride

Just had our 4th adventure with Rolling Thunder and once again, they demonstrated why we keep…read morecoming back. Amazing guides, great safety, and an overall phenomenal time.

Thank you very much for the experience! We had a great time so much fun. The service was excellent…read moreand we will be back for an other adventure.

We came across the location I. The touristy downtown area and so thankful to the young lady who…read moresuggested we drive to the base location so we wouldn't have to get on a bus and could have access to the bathrooms and changing rooms. While at the base we also bought waterproof cases for our phones as it's a must . . . But the biggest must and don't let these people fool you is getting that stick. They will tell you it's optional and yes it does cost but you will wish you had the stick when you are stuck on a rock and can't push off. We got on the river near the end of the day and did the long route. It was suppose to take 2 hours but as soon as we got on the river it started pouring so between increased water flow and us pushing ourselves down the river we finished in about 1 1/2 hours. At the half way point there were staff members asking if we wanted to get out (many people hand gotten out and abandoned their float) however we were in for the long haul. The water was shallow in most spots, a few deep areas, the do offer life vest for free. I'm from Texas and we float the river every summer so I'm not new to this but this was seriously one of the best floats I've had (even with the rain and the sunblock that melted into my eyes). The staff was super friendly, we were the last ones to get off the river. They held our keys with an ID. They offered a military discount and we would definitely do this again. Get the stick, thank me later!!

Top tips up front: The stick is not optional and wear water socks!…read more They give a military discount!! The path is wrought with rocks. Without a stick, you will get stuck on one. We lost our stick and jumped out to get it. The river rocks are very unforgiving to feet. Bring water shoes in case you end up outside your tube. We were strapped together and ran the strap through our shoes to keep from losing them. We got caught in a torrential rain fall. It was no one's fault and we finished the float anyway. I would go back and do it again.

We had throat beautiful day on the river! Very clear instructions and welcoming vibes. Would love…read moreto go back again!

Check in and instructional video could use some improvement, staff was friendly and helpful with…read morethe important landmarks since we were first timers on the river. Kayak conditions were solid and we booked the 6 mile (3 hr trip), and finished just over and hour and a half, and were able to shuttle back early.

It is still the best as it was last year. The kids enjoyed themselves. They look forward to it…read moreevery year. We had 10 new kids to attend for the first time and they did awesome! The staff goes over the safety rules in detail and demonstrate it. Awesome!

Excellent afternoon private guided trip with the Man from Memphis. Skilled, knowledgeable,…read morepersonable, not in a hurry. Some nice little Class 2 action with a fun Class 3 finale. Highly recommended.

We called ahead to see if River was floatable. Unfortunately they told us we would have to push a…read morelittle. We had to WALK @ least HALF of the trip. We found 3 retired ladies struggling & our family helped them complete the HIKE back in the mud & very slipper rocks. The owners very unempathetic response was " You Signed a WAIVER "

Water is always low. Alot if walking over rocks. Good people just not alot to float on water wise.read more

So this was my second time coming here, after coming up with friends two weeks ago and having a…read moreblast. This place is certainly up in the middle of nowhere Blue Ridge but worth the trip. You'll find deeper water here and less spots to get stuck. There is a huge grassy parking lot across the street from the ticket office, with an underpass (walkway under the highway) to safely cross. The only issue with the grassy field is the amount of flies and bugs over in it, so I'd suggest doing all your pre-tubing stuff in the tubing parking lot (sunscreen application, changing, etc). This place is an actual campground for RVs, Campers and tents. It's actually pretty nice, if you're looking to camp. Plus, you have a tubing place onsite! They have two types of tubes: ones with a hole so your butt gets wet and ones with a hole and cover at the bottom (no wet butt). They also have kayaks available, which might be something I get next time. The life jackets are required for each person but you can use them to anchor each persons tube to another tube. Cost was super cheap (I think it was $8 a person?). The drop in is easy and it's about a 2 hour tubing trip. Very scenic, cleaner water than you'll find closer to Atlanta, deeper, colder and less spots to get stuck. They have a pickup spot just before a bridge on the left hand side of the river, with short buses running about every 15 minutes or so. There is no alcohol or coolers allowed, or cans/bottles allowed on the river. You can bring a 32oz container with a "drink" in it. Yes, genius, loophole. My recommendation is to bring a dry sack with you and attach it to your tube ... you can put sunscreen, change of clothes, etc . The river water is very cold and can keep your "drink" cold. I had a blast both times! Be very weary of huge rocks you can't see in the river where the rapids are. They can certainly cut up your legs and also hurt your butt if you have it in the water during the faster rapids. Will certainly recommend this spot to others and come back. Wish it were a little closer!

We went tubing here while on vacation, it was the second time and it was amazing. It's easy to get…read moreto, park, and launch in the river. People are extremely friendly. Will definitely be returning on our next trip!

Took a 1hr Kayaking tour for 4. No one in our group has kayaked before. Please note that a guide…read moredoes not go along with you. You have the option to kayak or tube down the River. According to previous reviews the 1hr was a more relaxing tour and the 2hr was more rough. To get off at the 1hr tour you will see a sign on the right hand side. Someone will be awaiting your arrival to pick your group up in a van and drive you back to the site where your car is parked.

The entire experience was great. This is business offers a fun ride down the river, excellent…read morecustomer service and a very reasonable price. We had six people in our group.

Can't say enough good things about Wildwood Outfitters! We were in Helen, GA for Memorial Day…read moreweekend. Cool River was not renting tubes because of the dangerous water conditions. I appreciated their honesty because I'd had a terrible experience tubing previously. They recommended Wildwood Outfitters as an option to do something else, farther down the river where it's deeper and potentially more calm. It's crazy how much the water conditions can change from day to day! Chris greeted us at Wildwood Outfitters. He was so nice and knowledgeable. He discouraged us from kayaking - none of us were familiar with this river, although we had been kayaking before, and most of the sections where they take folks are Class 3+ rapids. Again, due to my past trauma, I thought it was best to take his advice, even though we were disappointed. Just as we were about to leave, he ran back out, and asked if we might be interested in rafting instead. He explained how it would work for the three of us and which section of the river would be best (Section 2, mostly flat or Class 1 rapids with only one area of Class 2 rapids), so we decided to take a chance. It cost about $100, so about $30 pp, with no particular time restrictions. Before we left, Chris took the time to explain how to navigate the rapids, what to expect every step of the way, and what to do if you fall out of the raft. We got helmets and life jackets, as well as a bag to keep our things dry. Although largely unsupervised, we were able to leave our keys in the outpost. They dropped us off and helped us carry the raft down to the embarkation point. I would have been terrified no matter what, but I felt well prepared. The river conditions were exactly as described and Chris's advice was spot on. He'd told us where to call from the raft when we were ready to be picked up, and we were so happy to see his smiling face (and his adorable dog) at the shore. Apparently the rafts hadn't been used in some time, and although they were properly inflated and maintained, there had been a small leak causing the raft to deflate and take on a lot of water. Thankfully they'd given us a bucket to bail the water out, but I basically spent the entire time bailing (giving me a good excuse not to have to paddle, though!). Chris felt terrible. He immediately offered us our money back, or anything else he could do to compensate us. We still had a great time and everyone was safe and dry at the end so we didn't feel that a refund was necessary. We ended up grabbing a couple of cold drinks and some t-shirts and called it even. The outpost was well-equipped with a portopotty, a changing area, and a shower. If you have your own kayak/raft you can hire them just to take you to your selected section. The prices are very reasonable. I would 100% recommend this business and will even think about doing it again!

Thanks to Wildwood Outfitters for a great day on the Chattahoochee.!…read more The guys were super efficient and made our trip easy! A short shuttle ride to the put-in of 'Section 3' and we were in business. Good boats, paddles, and pfd's along with accurate river running tips and bright sunshine made for a mellow getaway on the 'Hooch.

This was my first experience whitewater rafting and I had no clue what to expect!! But this was…read moreabsolutely one of the most top notch experiences ever!!!! If you go please recommend Billy!!! He was so great to talk with, has a lot of knowledge about the area and makes the trip a lot of fun!!! This may be a "smaller business" but the experience was the best! The whole team was terrific and we will come back for another adventure!!!!

I loved everything about my OAC experience and highly recommend rafting with them. Booking online…read morewas easy breezy. Checkin on the day of was a piece of cake. I felt safe at all times with our raft guide Justin and we had a blast. There was a break where we could hop out and swim around in a calm side area of the river, perfect for these hot days. Back at the outpost after our adventure we opted to get all of our boats photos and I'm so glad we did, the quality is great and the experience worth remembering. I was so pleased I couldn't help getting a shirt for myself and a hat for the hubby. I really like the retro vibe of some of their merchandise. Much fun had by all!