Wildwater Rafting in Ducktown, TN is such much fun!! The Ocoee river is a great river for beginners and for kids. They actually had part of the Olympics on this river. I've gone several times and done all classes of this river. You will have a blast! read more

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Oh what great experience! We had done the middle section before but this time we did the OCOEE UPPER & MIDDLE COMBO TRIP. We got to the river and got to watch the dam being released. It was so much fun and full of adrenaline rushes. Our guide Alexander was amazing and so knowledgeable. He did a great job of giving us directions on how not to wipe out on the Olympic section of the river. The lunch that was included was good. There was no snacks or water on the boat. There was really hot. They have showers, changing rooms and bathrooms which are very clean after you get out of the river at the outpost. It was packed on Sunday we couldn't even sign up for the zip lining. read more

My son and I rafted down the upper segment of the river. Our guide Woody was terrific, a great guy and a skilled guide. The experience exceeded my expectation. We both had such a great time.....thanks. We are trying to make plans to do the upper and middle next time. read more

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We had a blast rafting with Wildwater and would definitely recommend them to others! On the Ocoee river, multiple rafting companies share the same area. They all seem to communicate well with one another and share the space. I may be biased but Wildwater seemed like the most organized and experienced group. Others were crowded and barked orders. Wildwater on the other hand provided a helpful, interactive orientation before we arrived at the river. They then provided clear, simple instructions while on the river. They made sure you knew what was up ahead and what we would be doing well in advance. Pros: - Excellent experienced guides (especially Tres!) - Clear instructions and tips provided - Reasonably priced - Well kept equipment - Bathrooms available at the beginning, end, and snack break - Hot showers and changing areas available at the end of the trip - Snacks and bagged lunch included! Vegetarian option was available. - Timed well - Not overcrowded - Pictures provided for a charge at end of trip - Two places along the trip to jump out of the boat and swim if you want to - Areas to attach bags to raft if needed (we brought a waterproof bag) - but you do not have to bring anything with you since they supply food and refreshments and hold your wallet/keys if needed - Easy to make online reservations In addition, they provided free rafting trips to veterans on July 4th. A ranger visited each veteran to personally thank them for their service. read more

Had a great rafting on the middle section of the Ocoee. This is our fourth trip (annual trip) with Wildwater and they were great! Our guide Amy mixed information with humor. read more

After looking through a multitude of other amazing whitewater rafting companies, we chose Wildwater. Without knowing what the other companies are like, we can now confidently say that we were incredibly happy with our choice. The staff got right to work once we arrived. They were thorough when they went though the training and safety procedures. They made sure we knew exactly what we were doing before we got into the water. The main guide, Mark (I hope I got his name right), was excellent with teaching us and telling stories. Our guides were Jared and Jon T. Jared was finishing his last day of training. We felt secure the entire trip. I'd like to think that years of canoeing and kayaking also played a part. Jared and Jon T were great at telling us all about the upcoming 3 and 4 rapids and leading us through them. Happy to say not one of us fell out of the raft any time through the trip. Then we went zip lining. This was a fun way to to wind down after rafting. Tyler and Lilly were amazing! I'm not good with heights and I only feels concerned down the first line. After that, I felt completely secure and was hooting and hollering by the end of end of the run. Plus, they were a lot of fun to talk to and made our zip lining excursion so much fun. I highly recommend going zip lining, too! My husband and kids had never gone whitewater rafting and I hadn't been in years. Today was an incredible experience, something we will certainly remember for years to come. And should we return to this area or any of the surrounding states to whitewater raft again, we'll absolutely choose Wildwater Ltd. read more

We booked the 8 am upper and lower trip and I was so glad we did. We could see the water in front of us filling the river bed. We had to slow down to allow it to happen. Our guide, Gabe, knew exactly where and when to be to make this ride so much fun. So many rapids to run! I highly recommend this adventure to all thrill seekers and scardy cats alike. read more

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Overall a very nice experience at Wildwater Ocoee and I would most definitely return. They have a great team of EXPERIENCED guides, which is really important given the level of these rapids. If you are out there with inexperienced guides you could run into some serious trouble. Wildwater runs a well organized and tight ship while still maintaining a maximum fun level. We enjoyed the lunch before heading out to the river and also enjoyed the snack break. Lots of yummy munchies to choose from!!! Yayyy! If you forgot your water shoes they have a gift shop with sun block and water shoes for a reasonable price. I also did Wildwater in South Carolina and they were also a great team. My only complaint was the complete lack of mask protocols. Sitting on the packed bus for 10 minutes while waiting to depart with no air flow was.... Nerve racking. But other than that, just an amazing experience. Thank you, Wildwater! :) read more

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Wild water is truly the only company I will go to on the Ocoee. I have been rafting the river for years and Wildwater has always been the best. Closest location to the river, east check in, and friendly staff. This year we had Nate as our guide. He was one of the best we have ever had. Nate was so knowledgeable of the river, area, and made us have an incredible time! Don't forget to ask to go surfing! Wildwater will always be our go to rafting company, no matter what location. Thank you all so much for the impeccable memories year after year! read more

I was scared, oh gosh! Until we rested our eyes upon our cool tour guide Josh. At first I thought I would die, but I knew I could trust this guy. Forward 1, Forward 2 in our big voluptuous tube of blue. Down the white waters we sloshed, once through, we paddle high-fived cool dude Josh. Afterwards it was hard to part as Josh and the white waters had stole our happy hearts. P.S. Great establishment, stellar bathrooms, tasty lunch, and a nice soft drink machine. read more

This is the company I always go to when seeking a top notch adventure. The guides are highly trained in both guiding on the Ocoee and also first aid. The rest rooms are the nicest and cleanest I've been to on the River. They also have great looking t-shirts! read more

Ah-mazing! Jonah was our guide! He was super outgoing, friendly, and knowledgeable! He prepared us for everything ahead of time..no one fell out of the boat! Grant was our trainer and a guide on another boat..both dudes were great..ask for them if you take this adventure! Worth every penny! We did the middle river..way more exciting! Wear water schools and bring a dry change of clothes. You can't take anything on the bus to leave when picked up. The office will hold your keys for you. Beautiful weather to whitewater raft. read more

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We went today and had 12 people. Two full boats. We had two fantastic guides-Ryan and Bert. First let me speak to the COVID-19 adherence. Everyone was great. We were socially distanced in the orientation. Temperatures were taken. Questions were asked. Lunch was a delicious brown bag sandwich, chips, drink and potato salad. The kitchen was closed for hot food because of rules. The guides were professional, personable, and funny. They were safe and very knowledgeable about the river and the landscape and the history of the area. We had a fabulous time. We would all go back in a heartbeat! read more

Our second time choosing Wildwater for our rafting adventure and I can't see us choosing any other company. It's a pretty well-run tour. There are bathrooms with showers and changing stalls, a gift shop should you want a t-shirt or flip flops and a cafe with hot food and beer. Can't wait to go back next year! read more

I've been whitewater rafting multiple times and this has been my favorite experience! The last two trips I went on I went through Wildwater but at their Long Creen, SC location. This is how I found them on the Ocoee River. It was so cool to raft the 1996 Olympics course. Tons of level three and four rapids. Our guide Drew was fun, knowledgeable and ensured we all had the best time. The lunch served after rafting was delicious BBQ! Practically worth the price from the meal alone! The photos taken on the river are so reasonablly priced and perfect for souvenirs. We will be back again for sure! read more

My family and I had an amazing time on our first rafting trip. The staff was kind and helpful throughout the COVID safety measures. Orientation was clear and helped us stay safe and inside the raft during our trip. But the best part of our entire experience was our guide Alexander. He was fun and high energy. He catered the trip intensity to what we were comfortable with. He was an awesome leader and made the most of our experience. Prices were unbelievable and the trip was the most fun we've had as a family. We are already planning our trip back! read more

We had so much fun yesterday rafting down the middle Ocoee River with Ryan as our expert guide. I was nervous prior to the trip but ended having a great time and am ready to go back and do it again. All the staff of Wildwater were great, definitely recommend this company for your mountain rafting adventures! Julie M. read more

Had the best time today rafting the middle Ocoee. Wildwater has the nicest set up and the best guides. Jake was awesome and we had a blast!

We've raftered the middle stretch twice with Wildwater and there are no negatives at all. They are very professional, safety concerned, knowledgeable about the Ocoee River and its history, and are tons of fun! We had Torrey our first trip and requested him for our second. Unfortunately he was already spoken for so we got Murphy and thoroughly enjoyed his skill and humor. My only complaint is that it goes by too quickly because it is so much fun!! We are going to take the upper and middle run next year. Wildwater offers photos from your experience to purchase and are great fun to relive your trip. They also carry quality Tshirts that make a great souvenir. Can't wait to do this again!! Update (2018) Third trip rafting. Everything still professional and thrilling. Can't wait for next trip. We requested Torrey for this trip and he was available. Laughed so much I swallowed water most of the ride! read more

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I had never done white water rafting and was a little nervous beforehand....go with this company and you have nothing to fear. Grant Hudson was our guide and was amazing. All 4 people in our group kept saying how much fun we had doing the middle Ocoee run. The entire staff was super nice and our bus driver was even a sweetheart. The stuff in the gift shop was reasonable and being able to buy pictures at the end was such a easy way to remember an amazing day. We are hoping to sneak back before Grant Hudson (2 Grants are there, other one is also nice and he gave the orientation) heads off to school in October! But go have fun, buy tshirts, and remember to tip your guide. :-) read more

Wildwater - So much fun! - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Ducktown, Tennessee

We had an amazing trip on the Upper and Middle Ocoee with our knowledgeable guide Alexander. He and the other guides did a great job keeping everyone safe while ensuring we had a blast! Having had a few other white water rafting experiences we were excited to try the Summer Olympics white water from the 1996 Summer Olympics, and the rapids did not disappoint. We also purchased a variety of photos of our group at what we found to be a very reasonable rate for the quality and quantity, and received them immediately. Highly recommend this company. read more

We came here with a large group for a birthday a few weeks back. The entire experience was pretty good. We made a reservation and signed our waivers before hand and that made check in a breeze. The guides give a very informative and entertaining safety demonstration and then you get going. Alex was our guide, he was very knowledgeable and hilarious. He kept our entire group laughing the entire time. He also made sure that we got to experience the coolest features of the river. I would definitely recommend spending your time with these guys. read more

Wildwater has a loyal rafter for life. My family and I rafted a lot in TN, NC, SC, and VA in the 1980's when my brother and I were younger. We came to Bryson City for my parent's 50th Anniversary, and my 80 yo father really wanted to go rafting again (we did the Ocoee 10 years ago when we celebrated mom and dad's 40th. In the last 10 years, my dad has had 4 major spinal surgeries, 2 hip replacements, and a heart attack. I called a contact I had at Wildwater, and asked if he would help us get dad rafting. I explained his health issues, and that he uses a power chair for mobility. Trey discussed it with his team, and they said "heck yeah, we're in!" Today was the day. They went above and beyond. The staff was incredible with us. Ryan, our guide, was fabulous. His patience while dad made his way from the bus to the put in was unparalleled (it was quite the feat for someone who cannot walk well). He made accommodations for dad in the boat so he had extra hand holds. And when we were going over a rougher spot, would let me know so I put down my paddle and could hold onto dad's PFD for additional support. We did not think we would raft as a family again after all of dad's surgeries, and they made that dream come true. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Wildwater, THANK YOU! read more

Granted this is the only rafting company I've taken down the Ocoee, but why fix something if it ain't broke? The Ocoee is so so fun and Wildwater makes it even better. All the guides I've had have been entertaining, knowledgeable, and definitely skilled at what they do. They like to have a little fun with you when they suction your raft under a fall until the pressure builds up high, but always make you feel safe too. The staff back at the home base is also super friendly. I think rafting guides have to be some of the happiest people on earth. There's a small "cafeteria" that you can grab a bite at before or after your trip. All the guides take turns cooking, and they make some pretty mean grilled cheese and tomato sandwiches. There are showers so you can clean up after your trip, and you can purchase professional pictures if you want. Those are expensive so I'd wait to buy them until you have a full raft filled with friends or family. read more

Wildwater is one of the oldest rafting companies in the Southeast. They run 5 different rivers in the area including the Chattooga and the Ocoee. On this trip I did the middle section of the Ocoee. This is a fun section with rapid fire series of Class III and IV rapids. This section is great for beginners since the Ocoee has a 100% safety record, nobody dies on this river (dam controlled)! As soon as you port in, you have Class IV rapids right from the get-go. I prefer Section IV of the Chattooga if you are looking for a rush. However, section IV of the Chattooga shouldn't be anyone's first rafting trip since there are spots that are dangerous. Practice on the middle Ocoee or Section III of the Chattooga, then move to the Upper Ocoee, then to Section IV of the Chattooga. This is assuming water levels are high on the Chattooga (not dam controlled). I'd recommend Wildwater Outfitters for either river. Great guides, professional, and updated equipment. read more

SO MUCH FUN! I was a little worried about being too afraid to do it but I am so glad that I went for it! Our raft guide, Ryan, was a serious river veteran; super skilled and careful. Our gear and raft trip was very well explained so that we would know what to expect. The bus ride wasn't too bad either (which can be the worst part about a river). We really had a great time :) Thank you Wildwater crew! read more

I'm not reviewing the rafting like everyone else here, but instead.............let's talk J/J Burger Tour! This place has a restaurant called Wildwater Willie's Mineshaft Restaurant. It's really good. Bar type food and of course, I had to get a burger. And wings. And fried pickles. And fries. And a Diet Coke. It's a nice looking place with rafters and a tin roof. After we got done rafting and got a shower, we got our food. The burger was cooked a liitle much for me, but I also forgot to tell them 'medium'. My fault. It's ok. It was good. Anyone who comes here for a trip should stay and eat. Ok.....I lied. I'm going to review the rafting. That's why you see 5 stars as a review. This was my first rafting trip ever and I chose right. They are first class. The manager is a huge UGA fan, and our guide was Will, who I recommend. If you get him as a guide, ask him not to eject his Mountain Dew bottle! He'll get the joke. All the reviews you see below are true. It's a real blast to go down this river. I will definetly come back. Enjoy my pics. read more

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Not a lot to add to the other two reviews. I've done multiple trips and both sections of the Ocoee with Wildwater and I've been pleased every time. The guides are fun and informative but also professional and good at their jobs. (In my opinion, the middle Ocoee is much more fun than the upper.) The equipment is kept in good condition, as are the buses they transport you in. They are close enough to the river that the ride in the bus isn't prohibitive. I don't have a problem with the facilities. Any time you have shifts of 50 people taking showers, the hot water is going to run out. The pricing on the photos is high, but that is to be expected. Looking forward to tackling more rivers with the company. read more

Outstanding customer service, welcoming atmosphere, professional, friendly guides (thank you, Caleb, et al). I've rafted the Ocoee a number of times, but this was the absolute best experience yet. I highly recommend the upper and middle combo -- well worth the money (with really good food waiting for you at the end of your journey). I'd especially recommend coming as a couple (as we did) rather than a large group so you can meet some new people, share the thrill outside your own circle. read more

Wildwater - We had about this much fun. - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Ducktown, Tennessee

What can I say from the time we got there we was treated like VIP I'm sorry I didn't remember everyone name but Ty our guide keep up the good work read more

Wildwater - Ty is the best made sure we had a great time - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Ducktown, Tennessee

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My friend and older daughters did the middle ocoee half day rafting trip, while my younger daughter and I did the ziplining (12 years is the minimum age for the ocoee). Both experiences were awesome. It was our first experience ziplining so I have nothing to compare it to, but I was impressed by our guides commitment to safety and making sure we all had a good time. My other daughters and friend reported that rafting the ocoee was a great experience. Their changing/bathroom facilities were recently refurbished so they are clean and well appointed. Highly recommend wildwater. read more

Went with my 14 year old daughter and it was awesome. Mark, our experienced guide was great. He knows the river well. We did the middle section and it is a nice blend of fun Rapids and a stretch of slow that made the day a lot of fun. They have a pretty good bar and good burgers, wings and chicken fingers. Nice place to change. Good souvenir shop as well. I'd definitely do it again and with Wildwater. Thanks Mark. read more

This was our first experience down the middle Ocoee River and it couldn't have been better! The equipment was clean and in GREAT shape. The bathrooms and changing rooms were roomy and spotless. The bus driver, Charlie, was very friendly and made for a safe trip to and from the river. It was also very comforting to know that Charlie was waiting at several spots along the river to ensure the well-being of the group. We really enjoyed our raft guide, Mark. He was very personable and educated. Afterward, we stopped by Wildwater Willie's Pub & Grill and had a beer while getting to know our fellow rafters! read more

Great first experience! Our guide Slim made it so fun and will definitely be back to Wildwater!

Absolutely the best time ever!! Trace was our guide and he was awesome!!! Not only did he make the trip super fun but he was also super informative! I loved it and can't wait to go back!! read more

We had such a great time rafting with Wildwater and especially our awesome guide, Grizz, who has been a guide for 21 seasons. He was so much fun and we hit all the big water all the way down. We will definitely be back soon!! read more

Mom here, was anxious about this trip. Was able to relax and enjoy after the first rapid. Our guide, Josh, was professional and a great communicator. We felt well prepared for any outcome and Josh helped us enjoy all of it. Could not have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend for families with teens. Area is beautiful. A great time was had by all! read more

My friends and I did the zip/raft combo with this company and had an awesome time! The Ocoee river was really beautiful. I literally thought I was going to die a couple times, but no biggie. Our guide, Tanner (?) was pretty funny. He yelled at us because we almost submerged our raft. It was our first time, so of course, we were going to be awful. But I would say it was a pretty fun experience! I'd definitely do it again! We got some great candid pictures from the company as well. But they're not Facebook worthy as my face looked wretched. lol read more

We had a great trip with our experienced Pro Guide, Ryan Henkel. He knew the river so well and took great approaches to each set of rapids. While other outfitters and guides had rafts occasionally hung up on rocks, Ryan kept us moving and having fun the whole time. He would have approach a section backwards, or take us through a section of rapids while maneuvering the raft in a 360. He also knew all about the hostry of the river and the area. Having a guide who knows the water so well made this a wonderful experience. read more

Awesome experience.. our guide was Caleb.. highly recommend him. Fun and funny.. watch out for his jokes.. one of the more adventurous rides down this river.. thanks to Caleb for that. read more