Tennessee whitewater, Ocoee River Polk county, Ocoee #3 to Ocoee #2 Dam section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     5 miles   This section of Ocoee River in Tennessee is 5 miles long and it is classified as a class III-IV section by American Whitewater. If you're coming from Cleveland it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The beautiful scenery of Tennessee and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are in themselves reasons enough to come here     to paddle. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way there are lots of good rivers for that around here. On this section you do get some distance, it's good length for a morning trip. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Tennessee is often tougher than elsewhere, so keep in mind that many runs in this state are not easy. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination.   There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. The wild scenery of the Great Smoky Mountains is great. Briefly about the general area: The Rogers Branch Trail offers hiking at its best; close by you locate magnificent spots like Pressley Cove. And if that's not sufficient there's plenty more exciting stuff to do in the Great Smoky Mountains. Ocoee River is right by the Dry Pond Lead Trail; Ocoee River is a spot with many visitors from Ducktown. If you come to this river you will have a good time for sure. A trip to Hiwassee/Ocoee Scenic River State Park when you're here at Ocoee River is never a bad idea; you can always enjoy a lazy day on the beach at Parksville Beach. Ocoee River, Ocoee #3 to Ocoee #2 Dam road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Ocoee River.   Whitewater Near Ocoee River: Ocoee River, Polk County, 1 miles away       Class III-IV - 5 miles long (Ocoee #3 to Ocoee #2 Dam) Ocoee River, Polk County, 1 miles away       Class III+ - 5 miles long (#2 Dam to #2 Powerhouse) Goforth Creek, Polk County, 3 miles away       Class IV-V - 5 miles long (to Ocoee) Whitewater Outfitter - Ocoee Adventure Center, Polk County, 4 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Man of Rubber, Polk County, 5 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Big Creek, Polk County, 5 miles away       Class III-IV+ - 5.9 miles long (FR221/Peavine Road to US64) Whitewater Outfitter - Wildwater Limited, Polk County, 6 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Little Loss Creek, Polk County, 6 miles away       Class -blank- - 2 miles long (into Big Loss Creek) Whitewater Outfitter - Ocoee Rafting, Polk County, 7 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Hiwassee Outfitters, Polk County, 7 miles away       Whitewater outfitter   Ski Areas Near Ocoee River: Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 73 miles away, 600 foot drop, 3 lifts, 8 runs Sky Valley, Georgia , 77 miles away, 210 foot drop, 2 lifts, 5 runs Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 80 miles away, 225 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Cataloochee, North Carolina , 100 miles away, 740 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs   Marinas Near Ocoee River: Lake Ocoee Inn & Marina, Benton , 11 miles away Lake Blue Ridge Marina, Blue Ridge , 17 miles away   Beaches Near Ocoee River: Parksville Beach, Polk , 11 miles away   Hotels Near Ocoee River: Comfort Inn & Suites Blue Ridge, Blue Ridge , 15 miles away Americas Best Value Inn Blue Ridge, Blue Ridge , 16 miles away Reid Ridge Lodge, Blue Ridge , 16 miles away Red Roof Inn Etowah, Etowah , 16 miles away Stratford Motor Inn East Ellij, East Ellijay , 22 miles away   Campgrounds Near Ocoee River: Thunder Rock, Reliance, 1 miles away Tumbling Creek, Ducktown, 3 miles away Lost Creek, Reliance, 6 miles away   Trails Near Ocoee River: Rogers Branch Trail, Polk , 2 miles away Dry Pond Lead Trail, Polk , 2 miles away Rough Creek Trail, Polk , 3 miles away Licklog Trail, Polk , 3 miles away Fork Ridge Trail, Polk , 3 miles away   Public Lands Near Ocoee River: Obed Wild & Scenic River, Wartburg - TN , 57 miles away Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Atlanta - GA , 62 miles away Hiwassee/Ocoee Scenic River State Park, Tennessee , 9 miles away Fort Mountain State Park, Georgia , 23 miles away Amicalola Falls and Lodge State Park, Georgia , 32 miles away   Golf Courses Near Ocoee River: Copper Basin Golf Club, Copperhill , 8 miles away Whitepath Golf Club &, Ellijay , 17 miles away Ridgewood Golf Club, Athens , 19 miles away   Lakes Near Ocoee River Campbell Cove Lake, Polk , 5 miles away Weehunt Lake, Fannin , 11 miles away Parksville Lake, Polk , 12 miles away