Frequently Asked Rafting Questions

Questions? Call 1-800-277-4537

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
Just about everyone can go whitewater rafting. No experience is necessary! It does require some paddling and you will get wet.

IS THERE A MINIMUM AGE?
Yes. The state law requires that you must be 12 years of age to go rafting on the Ocoee River.

HOW LONG IS THE TRIP?
The river section is five miles long. It will take about two hours to run the river. You will receive instructions and safety information and have some time to practice with your guide before you begin your river trip. There is also a short drive to and from the river. Plan to spend a total of four hours with us.

HOW MUCH OF THE TRIP IS WHITEWATER?
The Ocoee River is almost continuous whitewater, 90% of the river is whitewater with over 17 major rapids.

WHAT IF IT RAINS?
Trips go rain or shine, you are going to get wet anyway. On cool days we provide splash jackets and pants.

DO YOU HAVE SELF-BAILING RAFTS? WHAT SIZE ARE THE RAFTS?
Yes we use self-bailing rafts that are 13 to 14 feet in length and specifically designed for whitewater use. The rafts are designed for 7 to 8 rafters, we generally have up to six participants in a raft plus the guide.

ARE GROUP DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE?
Yes, we offer group rates every day. Please see rate schedule.

HOW ARE THE RAPIDS RATED?
Rapids are rated on a difficulty scale between I and VI. Class I rapids are the easiest and a class VI rapid are the most difficult. The ratings of 1 to 6 is a scale of difficulty and danger. The scale is not to be used in considering the fun factor of a river run. The Ocoee River is rated as a class III & IV whitewater river. It is one of the most exciting and fun river trips available.

DOES EACH RAFT HAVE A GUIDE? HOW MAY PEOPLE ARE IN A RAFT?
Every raft has a experienced guide on the Ocoee River and up to six people join him in the raft.

HOW COLD IS THE RIVER WATER?
The Ocoee river feeds from a lake upstream. Flowing into the river bed is warm lake water all season except for early spring.

Today was FUN from start to finish, we never noticed the rain, we got wet on the first rapid! The guides did a great job making sure we had fun, they were difference makers. LL G. Marion, NC

PLEASE CALL THE QUEST OFFICE WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE. 1-800-277-4537.