Ocoee River Area

View of Parksville Lake in Cherokee National Forest

World class whitewater, mountain biking trail systems, environmental education programs, highly developed camping, and scenic byways are a few activities featured in the Ocoee River area.  

Local outfitters offer rafting excursions in the Ocoee River’s world-class whitewater. The Ocoee Whitewater Center is a hub for outdoor adventure and offers regional information, environmental education, trails and picnic sites. Bike the 30-mile Tanasi Trail complex and trails at Chilhowee Recreation Area or take a scenic drive along the Ocoee Scenic Byway (US 64 and Forest Road 77). Popular camping areas include Parksville and Thunder Rock Campgrounds, as well as Chilhowee Recreation Area.

Recreation Map

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Activities

Mountain Biking

Areas for Mountain Biking at Ocoee River Area

Campground Camping

Areas for Campground Camping at Ocoee River Area

RV Camping

Areas for RV Camping at Ocoee River Area

Group Camping

Areas for Group Camping at Ocoee River Area

Lake and Pond Fishing

Areas for Lake and Pond Fishing at Ocoee River Area

Day Hiking

Areas for Day Hiking at Ocoee River Area

Viewing Plants

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Visitor Programs

Areas for Visitor Programs at Ocoee River Area

Interpretive Areas

Areas for Interpretive Areas at Ocoee River Area

Visitor Centers

Areas for Visitor Centers at Ocoee River Area

Picnicking

Areas for Picnicking at Ocoee River Area

Group Picnicking

Areas for Group Picnicking at Ocoee River Area

Scenic Driving

Areas for Scenic Driving at Ocoee River Area

Boating - Motorized

Areas for Boating - Motorized at Ocoee River Area

Boating - Non-Motorized

Areas for Boating - Non-Motorized at Ocoee River Area

Swimming

Areas for Swimming at Ocoee River Area

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Recreation Areas

Recreation Activities

Location

 
  Latitude : 
35.104488

  Longitude : 
-84.532780