# Outdoor Adventure Rafting (OAR)

> Outdoor Adventure Rafting (OAR) is a whitewater rafting outfitter on the Ocoee River in Benton, Tennessee, operating since 1977. OAR runs guided Class III–IV whitewater rafting on the Middle and Upper Ocoee, plus river tubing, climbing and ropes courses, riverside cabins and camping, and group event facilities on a 21-acre property.

Key facts:

- Business type: Whitewater rafting outfitter and outdoor adventure resort
- Location: 629 Welcome Valley Rd, Benton, TN 37307 (Southeast Tennessee, near Cleveland and Chattanooga)
- Phone: (423) 338-5746 — Email: info@ocoee.com
- Season: Mid-March through October, 7 days a week, 8 AM–8 PM
- Activities: Whitewater rafting, river tubing, and climbing and ropes
- Lodging: Bunkhouse cabins (sleep 16–32), tent camping, and meeting spaces
- Groups: Discounts for 10 or more and for non-profits; churches, scout troops, corporate teams, and summer camps welcome
- Guides: Every guide holds Wilderness First Responder, Professional CPR, and Swiftwater Rescue certifications
- Bookings: Handled through FareHarbor via the "Book Now" links on the site

## Activities

- [Activities Overview](https://ocoee.com/activities/): All OAR adventures on one page — rafting, tubing, and climbing and ropes.
- [Whitewater Rafting](https://ocoee.com/whitewater-rafting-ocoee-river/): Guided Class III–IV rafting on the Middle and Upper Ocoee; trips run 3.5 to 6 hours, from mild family floats to Class V extremes.
- [River Tubing](https://ocoee.com/ocoee-river-tubing/): Relaxing guided float on the lower Ocoee with no age limits — well suited to younger kids and easygoing trips.
- [Climbing and Ropes](https://ocoee.com/rappelling-climbing-alpine-tower/): Rappelling, a climbing wall, a low ropes course, and an Alpine Tower for groups, schools, and families.

## Lodging and Camping

- [Lodging Overview](https://ocoee.com/lodging/): On-site places to stay along the river — cabins and camping.
- [Ocoee River Cabins](https://ocoee.com/ocoee-river-cabins/): Four bunkhouse-style river cabins sleeping 16 to 32, with firepits, grills, kitchenettes, and shared bathrooms.
- [Ocoee River Camping](https://ocoee.com/ocoee-river-camping/): Tent campsites in a private forested riverside campground with fishing access and firepits.
- [Meeting Spaces](https://ocoee.com/meeting-spaces/): Indoor and outdoor meeting rooms, pavilions, and a catering hall for events and large groups.

## Plan Your Trip

- [Group Discounts](https://ocoee.com/large-group-discounts/): Discounts for groups of 10 or more and non-profits, with dedicated event planning.
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://ocoee.com/frequently-asked-questions/): Answers to common questions about trips, safety, age limits, and what to bring.
- [Ocoee River Release Schedule](https://ocoee.com/ocoee-release-schedule/): Dam release calendar and rafting season dates for the Middle and Upper Ocoee.
- [Policies and Guarantees](https://ocoee.com/policies-and-guarantees/): Booking policies, cancellations, and OAR's trip-credit guarantee.
- [Get Your Photos](https://ocoee.com/whitewater-photos-download/): Download trip photos and order prints after your rafting adventure.
- [Directions to OAR](https://ocoee.com/directions-to-oar/): How to reach the OAR outpost in Benton, TN.

## About OAR

- [About Outdoor Adventure Rafting](https://ocoee.com/about-outdoor-adventure-rafting/): Company story, history since 1977, and the 21-acre riverside property.
- [Meet the Guides](https://ocoee.com/oar-whitewater-guides/): Bios of OAR's certified whitewater guides.
- [Jobs at OAR](https://ocoee.com/jobs-at-oar/): Current employment opportunities at OAR.
- [Become a Whitewater Raft Guide](https://ocoee.com/become-whitewater-raft-guide/): Raft guide training program for aspiring guides.

## Riverlog (Blog)

- [Riverlog Stories](https://ocoee.com/blog/): OAR's blog with rafting tips, river facts, and trip stories.
- [Am I Good Enough to Go Rafting?](https://ocoee.com/am-i-good-enough-to-go-rafting/): Guidance for first-timers deciding whether they're ready to raft the Ocoee.
- [15 Terms You Need to Know Before Rafting](https://ocoee.com/15-terms-you-need-to-know-before-rafting/): A primer on common whitewater rafting terminology.
- [5 Ways to Know If You Got a Good Raft Guide](https://ocoee.com/5-ways-to-know-if-you-got-a-good-raft-guide/): Signs that point to a great raft guide.
- [8 Things You May Not Know About the Ocoee River](https://ocoee.com/8-things-you-may-not-know-about-the-ocoee-river/): Lesser-known facts about the Ocoee River.
- [Which Type of Paddler Were You?](https://ocoee.com/which-type-of-paddler-were-you/): A lighthearted look at different rafting personalities.
- [Digging the Ocoee](https://ocoee.com/digging-the-ocoee/): A Riverlog story about the Ocoee River.
- [Best Friends Forever: Pet Policy](https://ocoee.com/best-friends-forever-pet-policy/): OAR's pet policy for guests.
- [Why You Should Always Never Ride With a Rookie Guide](https://ocoee.com/why-you-should-always-never-ride-with-a-rookie-guide/): A tongue-in-cheek post on rookie versus veteran guides.
- [Carnage: Don't Panic While Searching Online for Rafting Videos](https://ocoee.com/carnage-dont-panic-while-searching-online-for-rafting-videos/): Perspective on the dramatic rafting videos found online.
- [Ocoee River Clean Up](https://ocoee.com/ocoee-river-clean-up/): A post about OAR's river cleanup efforts.

## Optional

- [Riverlog — Outdoor Adventure Rafting](https://ocoee.com/riverlog-outdoor-adventure-rafting/): Riverlog blog entry from OAR.
- [Sitemap](https://ocoee.com/sitemap/): Full HTML sitemap of the site.