Big Frog Expeditions Polk county, Tennessee whitewater outfitter     River Guides Ocoee River Rafts Whitewater Rafting Trips Kayaks If you're coming from Cleveland it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Tennessee are harder than the national norm, so don't forget that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, there are lots of good spots for that around here.     Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. The campgrounds here at Big Frog Expeditions are pretty good. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Briefly about the general area: There is a good hiking trail near Big Frog Expeditions called the Arbutus Trail, and you simply must stop at Cates Bend since you're here at Big Frog Expeditions. Rogers Spring is a glorious local attraction; Todd Hollow is a great site to stop at. This river is so good. Here at Big Frog   Expeditions there are plenty of folks from Benton, and on a splendid day it's a great idea to spend the day at Parksville Beach. On a splendid day at Big Frog Expeditions you can take a hike along the Chilhowee Forest Walk Trail, and no need to travel far to visit out of the ordinary stuff like Hildebrand Bend. If only every place had this much outdoors exciting things, what a great earth it would be. Hiwassee/Ocoee Scenic River State Park is a pleasant location to stretch your legs a bit. Big Frog Expeditions sees pretty high levels of rain. March is the wettest month with most rain; October is when it's the driest.     Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Big Frog Expeditions.   Whitewater Near Big Frog Expeditions: Whitewater Outfitter - Adventures Rafting, Polk County, 1 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Ocoee Adventure, Polk County, 1 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Southeastern Expeditions, Polk County, 1 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Cascade Outdoors, Polk County, 2 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Ocoee Outdoors, Polk County, 3 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Cherokee Rafting Service, Polk County, 3 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Quest Expeditions, Polk County, 3 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Adventures Unlimited, Polk County, 3 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Ocoee Inn Rafting, Polk County, 3 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Nantahala Outdoor Center, Polk County, 4 miles away       Whitewater outfitter   Ski Areas Near Big Frog Expeditions: Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 83 miles away, 600 foot drop, 3 lifts, 8 runs Sky Valley, Georgia , 91 miles away, 210 foot drop, 2 lifts, 5 runs Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 94 miles away, 225 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs   Marinas Near Big Frog Expeditions: Lake Ocoee Inn & Marina, Benton , 3 miles away B & B Marina, Charleston , 15 miles away   Beaches Near Big Frog Expeditions: Parksville Beach, Polk , 3 miles away   Hotels Near Big Frog Expeditions: Baymont Inn & Suites Cleveland, Cleveland , 13 miles away Holiday Inn Express & Suites CLEVELAND NORTHWEST, Cleveland , 14 miles away Quality Inn Cleveland, Cleveland , 15 miles away Clarion Inn Cleveland, Cleveland , 15 miles away Red Roof Inn & Suites Cleveland, Cleveland , 15 miles away   Campgrounds Near Big Frog Expeditions: Ocoee River Rats, Benton, 2 miles away A and B Campground, Polk County, 4 miles away Chilhowee, Benton, 4 miles away   Trails Near Big Frog Expeditions: Chilhowee Forest Walk Trail, Polk , 3 miles away Arbutus Trail, Polk , 4 miles away Azalea Trail, Polk , 4 miles away Big Pine Trail, Polk , 4 miles away Clemmer Trail, Polk , 5 miles away   Public Lands Near Big Frog Expeditions: Obed Wild & Scenic River, Wartburg - TN , 51 miles away Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Atlanta - GA , 70 miles away Hiwassee/Ocoee Scenic River State Park, Tennessee , 12 miles away Fort Mountain State Park, Georgia , 21 miles away Red Clay State Park, Tennessee , 23 miles away   Golf Courses Near Big Frog Expeditions: Chatata Valley Golf & Country Club, Cleveland , 9 miles away Cleveland Country Club, Cleveland , 12 miles away Banjo Golf, Cleveland , 13 miles away   Lakes Near Big Frog Expeditions Parksville Lake, Polk , 3 miles away Campbell Cove Lake, Polk , 19 miles away