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2483 Old Parksville Rd
Cleveland, TN 37323
Ocoee River Release Schedule 2026
The Ocoee River is divided into two parts: the Upper, and the Middle. Both sections are managed by a dam that adheres to a yearly schedule for releasing water. This predetermined river timetable enables us to make plans and welcome guests throughout the entire season. Feel free to give us a call if you have any questions regarding the schedule or if you’d like to reserve your trip today! Ocoee River Release Schedule
Experience the thrill of Ocoee River rafting with our selection of exciting trips. On Saturdays and Sundays, starting from March 21st, 2026, embark on our Middle Ocoee Rafting Trips, exclusively on the middle section of the river. Once Memorial Day weekend hits, the middle section becomes available every day, except for Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
For those seeking an adrenaline rush, join us on Saturdays and Sundays from May to September for our Upper Ocoee Rafting Trips, featuring the exhilarating Olympic section. If you want the ultimate Ocoee River adventure, our Full River Ocoee Rafting Trip is the way to go!
Middle Ocoee Trips
Daily at:
- 9:00am
- 12:00pm
- 3:00pm
Full Ocoee & Upper Trips
SATURDAYS at:
- 9:00am
- 2:00pm
SUNDAYS at:
- 11:00am
Ocoee River Rafting Season with Outland Expeditions
Rafting the Ocoee isn’t just about water release dates — it’s about choosing your season for adventure. In early spring, East Tennessee’s mountain air stays crisp as paddlers suit up with personal flotation devices and helmets, ready to navigate Class III-IV whitewater tucked deep within the Cherokee National Forest. Summer intensifies everything: hotter days, high-volume runs, and more action at staging areas like the Ocoee Whitewater Center near the Upper section. Fall brings a slower pace, where hikers, mountain bikers, and trail lovers cross paths with rafters as golden leaves ripple across the river’s edge. Outland Expeditions stays outfitter-ready through it all — delivering adrenaline, paddle-first trips, and reliable gear no matter which corner of the season you hit.