Ocoee River Area
Federal / Recreation.gov
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 in
Location
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35.10449, -84.53278
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Trip-ready check
Live · National Weather Service · updated 9:10 AMWhat to check the night before you leave — forecast, alerts, and daylight for Benton, TN.
Today
91°F
Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph
Tonight
67°F
Partly Cloudy
1% rain · wind 0 mph
Friday
91°F
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
18% rain · wind 0 mph
Friday Night
67°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
49% rain · wind 0 mph
Saturday
85°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
91% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Saturday Night
66°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
91% rain · wind 0 mph
Forecast: weather.gov point forecast. Conditions change — re-check the morning you leave.
Everything you need to know
- Drive time (set your own plan)
- Not estimated for this listing — map it from your home
- Access
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- Hike-in
- Confirm on site / map
- Pass required
- Check the facility page (day-use fees vary; many federal sites are free)
- Parking
- See facility details
- Camping
- No camping here (facility) — camp nearby
- Max stay
- Check local rules
- Reservation
- None for day use
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