This page covers Middle Ocoee Whitewater Rafting near Chattanooga, TN, a guided river rafting trip run by Nantahala Outdoor Center on the Middle Ocoee. The trip runs 3 hours 30 minutes, and check-in is at the operator's Ocoee Outpost just off Highway 64, roughly an hour's drive from downtown Chattanooga, not in the city itself. This is not a ghost tour; it appears here as the area's bookable outdoor adventure.
A note on this page's history: it originally covered a 90-minute Swincar backcountry tour from Reflection Riding Arboretum. That tour is no longer bookable, and as of August 2026 this page covers the whitewater alternative instead. The page address still carries the old tour's name, and the photo above shows the former Swincar vehicles.
Rafting here is an active outing. The listing asks for a moderate physical fitness level and advises against booking for travelers who are pregnant or have heart problems or other serious medical conditions. The minimum age is 12: the listing's youth band runs 12 to 17 and the adult band 18 to 80. It is not wheelchair accessible. All specialty rafting equipment is included: helmet, life vest (PFD), and paddle.
Booking terms at our August 2, 2026 check: from $56.90 per person, free cancellation, confirmation at the time of booking, and a posted group maximum of 54. Travelers rate it 5.0, though from a small sample of 33 reviews, so treat that score as early rather than settled.
Questions people ask
How long is the trip, and where does it start?
It runs 3 hours 30 minutes. Check-in is at Nantahala Outdoor Center's Ocoee Outpost, just off Highway 64, roughly an hour from Chattanooga.
Is this in Chattanooga?
No. The Middle Ocoee is about an hour outside the city. Plan the drive into your day.
What is included, and who can go?
Helmet, life vest (PFD), and paddle are included. The minimum age is 12, and the listing advises a moderate fitness level; it is not recommended for pregnant travelers or anyone with heart problems or other serious medical conditions.
