Tennessee whitewater - Ocoee River, Great Smoky Mountains, Polk County Polk county, #2 Dam to #2 Powerhouse section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III+     5 miles   2 years ago copperbasin water treatment plant dumped over 430000 gallons of sewage sludge in the ocoee river exposing all that use this river to MRSA,OVER 200 GUIDES INFECTED documents show plant pled guilty and was fined over 40000 dallors with two emplayees being fined 1500 and 750 dollars if you use this river know your exposing yourself to mrsa Says deadly dave The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Tennessee are often more challenging than in other states, so better not forget that quite a few of the sections here are     not easy. The scenic beauty of Polk County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling rivers. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Cleveland, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. The #2 Dam to #2 Powerhouse stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Whitewater paddling here in the Great Smoky Mountains is a great experience. This section of Ocoee River is 5 miles long and it is classified as a class III+ section by American   Whitewater. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. On this section you do get some distance, it's perfect for a one day trip. Briefly about the general area: Eaststep Gap is a delightful place to spend some time at, and you can have a splendid hiking adventure along the Caney Creek Trail. During the warm days of summer at Ocoee River highs are generally in the 80's while nighttime lows are ordinarily in the 60's. High temperatures throughout the winter are normally in the 40's with temperatures at Ocoee River dipping down into the 20's through winter nights. If you want a splendid time in the great outdoors just come on up to the Great Smoky Mountains. Take a hike on the Indian Flat Trail. Ocoee River commonly gets a good deal of precipitation; during the month of March you get the most rain around here while October is typically the driest month. Ocoee River, #2 Dam to #2 Powerhouse road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III+ Length: 5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.07777 Longitude: -84.48806 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.10416 Longitude: -84.56084 Paddler input for Ocoee River, Tennessee: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Ocoee River, Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee Local climate location: CLEVELAND 3 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Etowah Red Roof Inn, Etowah 14 miles away The Etowah Red Roof is newly renovated and conveniently located right off of the highway. This location offers a free continental breakfast and fitness facility. This location also offers free wireles... Ramada Limited Of Blue Ridge, Blue Ridge 18 miles away The Ramada Limited located in Blue Ridge, Georgia is just steps to the shores of Lake Blue Ridge and nestled in the North Georgia Mountains. The Blue Ridge Scenic Railway and Historic Downtown Blue Ri... Comfort Inn & Suites Blue Ridge, Blue Ridge 18 miles away The Blue Ridge Lodge & Spa by Comfort Inn & Suites is located in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia. Relax in our spacious accommodations with stylish decor. Our luxury amenities include...   Great Smoky Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Great Smoky Mountains. Great Smoky Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Great Smoky Mountains. All Tennessee Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Tennessee. Books about whitewater paddling on Ocoee River, Tennessee List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Ocoee River, Tennessee. Find a whitewater outfitter in Tennessee Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Cleveland, Tennessee Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Cleveland, Tennessee, the metro area neareast to Ocoee River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Ocoee River.   Whitewater Near Ocoee River: Big Creek, Polk County , 2 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 5.9 miles long (FR221/Peavine Road to US64) Goforth Creek, Polk County , 2 miles away, Class IV-V - 5 miles long (to Ocoee) Ocoee River, Polk County , 4 miles away, Class III-IV - 5 miles long (Ocoee #3 to Ocoee #2 Dam) Little Loss Creek, Polk County , 5 miles away, Class -blank- - 2 miles long (into Big Loss Creek) Gee Creek, Polk County , 9 miles away, Class IV-V - 1 miles long (hike up back to parking area) Jack's River, Fannin County , 9 miles away, Class II-V - 17.2 miles long (Jones Mill/Bethlehem Church to Conasauga Confluence) Hiwassee River, Polk County , 10 miles away, Class II - 5.8 miles long (Appalachia Powerhouse to Bridge at Reliance) Wolf Creek, Polk County , 11 miles away, Class IV+ - 2.3 miles long (FR to Hiawassee River) Hiwassee River, Polk County , 12 miles away, Class III-IV - 4.8 miles long (Appalachia Dam to Appalachia Powerhouse) Conasauga River, Murray County , 12 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.5 miles long (Chicken Coop Gap to East Cowpen Road)   Ski Areas Near Ocoee River: Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 75 miles away, 600 vertical feet Sky Valley, Georgia , 81 miles away, 210 vertical feet Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 84 miles away, 225 vertical feet   Hotels Near Ocoee River: Etowah Red Roof Inn, Etowah , 14 miles away Ramada Limited Of Blue Ridge, Blue Ridge , 18 miles away Comfort Inn & Suites Blue Ridge, Blue Ridge , 18 miles away Days Inn/ Blue Ridge, Blue Ridge , 19 miles away Days Inn Athens, Athens , 22 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Ocoee River: Sylco Campground, Polk County, 6 miles away A and B Campground, Polk County, 7 miles away Black Bear Cove, Benton, 8 miles away   Trails Near Ocoee River: Indian Flat Trail, Polk County , 1 miles away Caney Creek Trail, Polk County , 3 miles away Sylco Creek Trail, Polk County , 3 miles away Rogers Branch Trail, Polk County , 3 miles away Hogback Trail, Polk County , 3 miles away   National Parks Near Ocoee River: Obed Wild & Scenic River, Wartburg - TN , 55 miles away Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Atlanta - GA , 64 miles away   Lakes Near Ocoee River