Whitewater Rafting

It's about 1-1.5 hours away from the Lake Chatuge area, but for those adventure seekers who want to ride white water in the mountains, several options await!

The Chatooga River, located right on the border between Georgia and South Carolina, offers 2 distinct rafting experiences. Visitors can choose between the "mild and scenic" Section III, or the "wild and scenic" Section IV.

The Nantahala River, located in Western North Carolina, features family-friendly Class II rapids and some Class III rapids.

The Ocoee River, in East Tennessee, was the site of the 1996 Olympic white water rafting competitions. A dam-released river with consistent flows, this site offers the milder Middle Ocoee trip, or the more strenuous and exciting Upper Ocoee, featuring Class IV rapids.

The following companies offer exciting adventures on these rivers. Click on the links to take you to their websites for more information.

Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC)

This outdoor outfitter offers white water rafting on seven southeastern rivers. The closest to the Lake Chatuge area is the NOC outpost located in Clayton, Georgia, but they also feature expeditions on the Ocoee and Nantahala Rivers, among others.

Rolling Thunder River Company

This company offers white water rafting excursions on the Ocoee and Nantahala Rivers.

Wildwater Ltd.

Excursions with this company include the Nantahala, Chattooga, and Ocoee Rivers.

Southeastern Expeditions

The oldest rafting company in the Southeast features white water rafting on the Chattooga River.