Wildwater Rafting & Zipline Canopy Tours
  • White Water Rafting
      • White Water Rafting

        Plan your fantastic white water rafting trip in the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains. Three completely different rivers and lots of trip options, from ages 7 and up.

        Start exploring your white water rafting adventures here.
          • Chattooga River Rafting
          • Ocoee River Rafting
          • Nantahala River Rafting
          • White Water Rafting FAQ
          • Adventures

          • Adventure Camps and Retreats Chattooga
          • Chattooga Adventures
          • Nantahala Train Adventures
          • Jeep Tour Adventures
    • Zipline Canopy Tours
          • Zipline Canopy Tours

            With 3 full length zipline courses across Georgia & South Carolina, Tennessee and North Carolina, plus a popular KidZip for the youngest flyers, Wildwater has you covered!

            Let’s fly through the trees! Pick your zipline location here.
            • Chattooga Ridge Canopy Tours
            • Ocoee River Canopy Tours
            • Nantahala Gorge Canopy Tours
            • Zipline Canopy FAQ
            • Adventures

            • Chattooga Adventures
            • Nantahala Train Adventures
            • Jeep Tour Adventures
      • Lodging
            • Onsite lodging

              Add onsite lodging and walk to your adventures at the Chattooga or Nantahala. Luxury cabins, cool yurts, group lodging and private camping – let’s go!

              Explore your lodging options here.
            • Lodging

            • Chattooga SC Lodging
            • Nantahala NC Lodging
      • Locations
            • 4 States & 3 Adventure Centers

              Look no further for the best adventure locations in the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains of North Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia & South Carolina. Incredible rafting, ziplining, jeep tours, kayak tours, train rides and lodging are waiting for you!

              Explore your adventure location options here.
            • Chattooga GA/SC
            • Ocoee TN
            • Nantahala NC
            • By State

            • Georgia
            • North Carolina
            • South Carolina
            • Tennessee
      • Groups
            • Adventurous Group Outings!

              Groups love whitewater rafting and adventure with Wildwater! We offer group rates for 10 or more with options for adventure packages, on-site lodging, catering, shuttle services and more. From corporate retreats, youth groups, scouts, family outings, and weddings - Wildwater will plan an event that your group will never forget!

              Explore your Group adventure options here.
            • Families
            • Weddings
            • Adventure Camps & Retreats Chattooga
      • Specials
            • SAVE WITH SPECIALS & PACKAGES!

              See Season Specials! Bundle two or more adventures and save up to 35%. Add lodging and save even more! Raft & Zip are the most popular packages. Ride the white water and then fly through the trees!

              Many more specials and packages are available - Pick yours here.

      Category Archive

      Fall is the Best Time to Go Rafting in the Southeast, Here’s Why

      Lysianne PeacockAugust 18, 2022Chattooga River, Nantahala, Ocoee River, White Water Rafting

      Fall is the Best Time to Go Rafting in the Southeast, Here’s Why Gone are the days of sweltering 90-degree weather as we welcome cooler days and even colder nights. As the chaos of summer … Read More

      Blue Ridge Mountains Wildflowers: When and Where to See Them

      Lysianne PeacockApril 18, 2022Chattooga River, Nantahala, Ocoee River

      You know what they say: April showers bring May flowers. Spring is in the air in the Southeast which means the wildflowers will be blooming and providing a brilliant showcase of color. If you’re planning … Read More

      Staff Picks: Top 5 Activities Near The Ocoee River

      Becky WiseMay 8, 2019News, Ocoee River

      Wildwater Rafters

      We understand the dilemma—you decide to visit a new area, or your friends ask you for advice on places to explore where you last vacationed. Well, if that area is near the Ocoee River, we … Read More

      Staff Picks, Top 3 Restaurants for Lunch at the Ocoee River

      Becky WiseJuly 3, 2018Ocoee River

      Rum Cake Lady- Blue Ridge, GA

      Wildwater’s Top Three Lunch Suggestions If we are being honest, the only thing more difficult than picking the best rafting and ziplining company is picking the best place to eat.  Fortunately, we have you covered! … Read More

      Everything You Need to Know About Ocoee River Olympic Rafting

      Becky WiseJuly 25, 2017Ocoee River

      Ocoee River rafting - Wildwater

      OCOEE RIVER OLYMPIC FUN Nestled in the Appalachian Mountains, the Ocoee River tears through the valleys with big waves and phenomenal whitewater! Located in Tennessee, only two hours or less from Atlanta, Knoxville, and Chattanooga, … Read More

      Mercier Orchards- A Slice of Pie in Blue Ridge, GA

      Becky WiseOctober 14, 2016Ocoee River, White Water Rafting, Wildwater, Ziplines Canopy Tours

      Mercier Orchards and Wildwater are two of North Georgia’s longest family adventure traditions. It makes sense that the Mercier family and Greiner family decided to come together to promote family fun, adventure, and tradition.  Wildwater … Read More

      Ocoee River Spring Rafting!

      Becky WiseApril 22, 2016Ocoee River, White Water Rafting

      Wildwater Ocoee River Rafting

      Spring has sprung, leaves are popping, and the Wildwater Ocoee Guide Team is geared up and ready to take you on a rafting adventure.  Come visit Wildwater Ocoee, located on the border of the Cherokee … Read More

      Ocoee River Area Bucket List

      Becky WiseApril 22, 2016feature location ocoee, Ocoee River, White Water Rafting, Ziplines Canopy Tours

      For the 3rd addition of our area bucket lists we will focus on the Ocoee River Area.  Located on the Ocoee Scenic Byway (Hwy. 64) between Murphy, NC and Ducktown, TN, you will find a … Read More

      Ocoee Whitewater in Danger!

      Becky WiseMay 1, 2015Ocoee River, White Water Rafting, Wildwater

      Wildwater Ocoee River Rafting

       “There are few places in the country where average Joes and Janes can play Olympian for a day, but Tennessee’s Ocoee River is one of them. This waterway hosted the whitewater events for the 1996 … Read More

      Hanging with Hannah

      Becky WiseMay 1, 2015Ocoee River, Ziplines Canopy Tours

      Hannah Hyder has been running the the Ocoee River Basin Canopy Tour for quite some time now.  We thought, who better to tell us about it then. After talking with Hannah it’s easy to see … Read More

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