Most popularMiddle Ocoee
Five miles of continuous whitewater with 20+ major rapids. Great for first-timers, families and groups.
Distance5 miles
TimeHalf day
RapidsClass III–IV
Age12+
Find YourWild
Experience the Ocoee with the people who know it best.
III–IVCLASS WHITEWATER
20+RAPIDS ON THE MIDDLE
1996OLYMPIC COURSE
Rafting trips
Pick your Ocoee trip
Three ways to raft Tennessee's most famous whitewater. Compare the trips side by side and pick the one that fits your group.
Most popular
Full dayFull Ocoee
The Upper and Middle sections in one day, including the 1996 Olympic course and a riverside lunch.
Distance10 miles
TimeFull day
RapidsClass III–IV+
Age12+
Olympic courseUpper Ocoee
Paddle the 1996 Olympic whitewater course, home of the river's biggest rapids.
Distance5 miles
RunsSelect weekends
RapidsClass III–IV+
Age12+
Groups & events
Bring your people. We'll bring the adventure.
Bring friends, family, camps, scout groups, churches or teams. Our crew helps organize your day, with group lodging, catered meals and meeting space available. Group rates start at 8 guests.
8+guests for group rates
Wild water. Endless green.
The Middle Ocoee runs through a scenic river gorge in the Cherokee National Forest, with towering rock walls, lush forests and clear mountain water.
1980sfirst trips, Central America
Our story
The Quest Difference
Quest began in the 1980s, guiding expeditions on remote rivers in Central America. Today it's owned by a husband-and-wife team of longtime Quest river guides, who bought the company they used to work for.
We still run every trip the way we learned on the water, with real care, great guides and a lot of fun.
Safety
Safety comes first, every trip
First Aid & CPR
Every Quest guide is trained in First Aid and CPR.
Advanced certifications
A higher-than-average share of our guides are WFR, Advanced WFR or Paramedics.
Trained & vetted
Guides train extensively and pass a strict vetting process before leading guests.
Before you paddle, your guide leads a safety orientation and explains what to expect on the water.
A day worth sharing
Meet your guide at the Outpost and ride out to the river. Between the rapids there's time to swim in calm spots, take photos and enjoy the gorge.
Getting here
An easy escape to the Ocoee.
Our Outpost is on Highway 64 in Ocoee, Tennessee, 15 minutes from I-75 and less than an hour from Chattanooga.
2611 US Highway 64
Ocoee, Tennessee 37361
Chattanooga under 1 hr
Atlanta about 2 hrs
Knoxville about 2 hrs
Nashville about 2.5 hrs
Before you go
A few things before you paddle
Plan your time, pack the essentials and arrive ready for the river.
Minimum age
Rafters must be at least 12 years old, and every participant signs a waiver before the trip.
Experience
No experience is needed for the Middle Ocoee. Your guide teaches paddle commands on shore and steers the raft. For the Upper and Full Ocoee, some prior whitewater rafting is a plus.
Middle Ocoee timing
Plan on about half a day from check-in at the Outpost to the bus ride back. Trips run on dam release days, so check the calendar when you book.
What to bring
- Shoes that strap on and can get wet (no flip-flops)
- Swimsuit or quick-dry clothes, and a layer for cool days
- Sunscreen and a towel
- Dry clothes for the ride home
This is what adventure looks like
Good days make great stories
From first-timers to seasoned rafters, our guests leave with big smiles and even bigger stories.
Excellent · 877 reviews
We thoroughly enjoyed our experience with a group of 11 people, all of whom were repeat white water rafting customers. Our trip was exceptional, thanks to Avery's expertise, enthusiasm, and dedication to providing an outstanding experience.Taylor O. · Google review
Ready to hit the river?
Pick your trip, bring your people and get ready for a day on the Ocoee you won't forget.