From March to October the Ocoee River comes alive with whitewater enthusiasts from around the world who journey to shoot the world-class rapids in rafts, canoes, and kayaks. Outdoor adventure writer Kim Urquhart calls it "a paddler's paradise ...loved for its size and power, constant flow rate and continuous waves and holes". - Ocoee River The Ocoee River, host to the 1996 Olympic whitewater venue, has 2 five mile sections of big waves and continuous rapids. The Ocoee Whitewater Center has Guided and Individual rafting tours available. Rapids range from Class III - IV Call - 423-496-5197
- Cartecay River Cartecay River is an 11 mile run east of Ellijay. Rapids range from Class I - III
- Cooper Creek Cooper Creek located 14.5 miles south of Blairsville it has a 7 mile floatable section that begins 4 miles west of Lake Winfield Scott. Rapids range from Class I - III
Whitewater Companies  Ocoee Rafting - Raft One - Ocoee White Water River Rafting Experts 1-888-RAFT ONE (1-888-723-8663) www.raft1.com Dusty or Brent Rogers
-Ocoee Adventure Center - Ocoee River. Your headquarters for Ocoee river rafting trips and adventures in the Ocoee river area. Call - 888-723-8622 - Larry Mashburn
- Ocoee Rafting - Whitewater Rafting on the Ocoee River 800-251-4800 info@ocoeerafting.com
- Rolling Thunder River Company Call - 800-408-7238 - Charles Miller
- Southeastern Expeditions Call - 800-868-7238
- Wildwater LTD Call - 423-496-4904 Call - 800-451-9972 - Jan Beck
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