10/10! Anyone who writes a bad review about this business sucks to be honest! Every raft captain was friendly and fun. The bus ride to our starting point made me feel like I was at summer camp all over again. Cracking jokes, human interactions without cell phones was a refreshing experience. Our river guide Davis was apparently the rookie of the crew, but he handled the river like a seasoned vet! If you like having fun in the water then you found the right business! read more

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The whole experience was amazing from beginning to end! I signed up for the full river trip and ended up staying for another day of rafting on the High Adventure trip as well! I had Travis for my guide both days and can't say enough good about him! He was full of helpful information and well experienced for this beginner (now addicted) rafter! He led with ease and made me feel like a pro. All the guides have great community and that made for such a fantastic adventure! The staff and owner were equally welcoming and a joy to get to know. I had a unique set of circumstances and they accommodated me and gave me an epic core memory I'll never forget! Thanks Travis for what felt like a once-in-a-lifetime experience! I can't wait to return back for more training and fun! Tammy read more

Wow! What an experience! Ask for Davis. You can tell he has a passion for what he does and it was contagious. He was so knowledgeable and made the experience fun. Thank you for the good time! read more

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I had an amazing time and I had Dawson as my guide and he made us go through all of the drops and flipped some of us off the raft. he actually made it fun instead of a calm ride. read more

Had a great time. Our guide Aaron was great and made us feel safe. His anecdotes and wisdom made the trip memorable. Of course I fell in but I was able to be pulled back in. Most definitely would be back. read more

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Our family loved every min of rafting with Cherokee Rafting! Our guide Emma was great! We rode the middle and it was so much fun! Plan on getting wet and having lots of fun! We can't wait to go back! read more

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I cannot recommend Cheerokee Rafting enough! My friends and I did a full day trip (upper and middle) and we felt safe the whole time with our extremely knowledgeable raft guide, John, who has been with the company for over 25 years. Lunch is also included and it was high quality food with options for many diets right by the river. All of the staff was extremely friendly from the check in guest, the bus driver, and all the guides. We will definitely be back! read more

We were a group of 7 on our annual girls trip. We decided to add some adventure to our trip this year. Rafting the middle Ocoee was great! Dan, the trip leader, was a wonderful welcome and made it work for all 7 of us to ride together without having to split up. Our guide, Hendley, was awesome! We had the best time and cannot wait to raft again! read more

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I visited Cherokee Rafting at ocoee TN on July 8th. I was directed by their sign to park at a land full of grass. Due to their lack of warning of several ditches in the parking area, I was drove my car into the ditch. My loss is around $4200. 1. Lack of Sign. 2. Not sure if they are authorized to use that land for commericial parking. Thats all. Best, Guoxin read more

Whitewater rafting is fun enough.. but these people made the experience at least ten times as enjoyable. All of the guides are very nice and extremely funny. Had an amazing time on the River with them, and if I get the chance to raft here again I'll know who to go to. read more

We cannot come to a consensus on how many runs we've made down the middle Ocoee with Cherokee Rafting, but each time is exhilarating. Our most recent trip was no exception. Our guide, Lynette, was AWESOME! #WhiteWaterAdventure Favorite part of this trip? The Juicer (aka Mystery). Picture us parking the rafts, scaling very sharp and jagged rocks/boulders and then jumping out (over an underwater boulder) into a frothy and swirling rapid. It, literally, mixes you around and holds you under. Then, you start to see light but it brings you back down and then you pop out several yards downstream. I know I was only under a few seconds but it seemed way longer. The hubby did 3 jumps! #MenAreLargeBoys We love Cherokee and highly recommend them for an awesome adventure on the Ocoee River. read more

We had a blast and highly recommend this experience for the beginning adventurers out there, and the experienced as well! The guides are knowledgeable, tuned into the paddlers, and know how to have fun! Our family of 4, including two teens, had a rip roaring rollercoaster rapids ride. Dylan and Wes, Thomas and Kyle, as well as John the driver, the office staff and photographer were dynamite! I've never bought my rapid adventure pictures but definitely did this time because of the quality, clarity, and perfect moments caught on camera! We will definitely be back to do the whole river soon! read more

We had a great time at Cherokee Rafting. Cade was a great rafting guide. I would highly recommend requesting Cade for an exciting and safe experience. read more

So glad we made the choice to go with Cherokee Rafting! Family owned and operated they were very welcoming and accommodating. Our guide Holly was the best! Definitely ask for her. We will be back again. Thanks for a great trip! read more

I have rafted with Cherokee for several years and as long as they are in business, I will continue to do so. Their guides are properly trained and make a day on the river look easy. That's a good thing because the river is a dangerous place to be with an improperly trained guide. Blake, Alecia, and Katie are my favorites. They have a good selection of food with their full river trip. They had bread and wraps, but since I can't eat grains I used a large piece of lettuce and made a lettuce wrap with assorted meats, tomato and pickle. They also had boiled shrimp, cookies, and watermelon. Some other companies don't do a lunch or give you a granola bar or banana). I have trusted them with my daughter, mother and brothers over the years so that says something. I've even trusted them with my new husband. If I ever get mad at my husband I will send him down with a different company ;) read more

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Aaron was an excellent guide he knows the River and how to maneuver to make the trip exhilarating. This was My first rafting experience and I will be back for another run down the Ocoee with Cherokee and Aaron. Thanks for an excellent check mark on my bucket item. read more

Favorite rafting company on the Ocoee, hands down. I worked here about 15 years ago and when my own children were old enough to whitewater rafting this was the only company I thought of. Completely not disappointed! We had a great time, our guide, Gabby was outstanding- a fantastic afternoon. Both teens are excited to come back (and if you have teen girls you know exactly how hard it is to get them to agree on anything)! read more

My husband and I took my father in law to do this for our first time ever and it's very safe to say we had a BLAST! Cade was our guide and he was extremely confident in his knowledge and ability to perform a very safe rafting experience and he was entertaining. We were accompanied by a fantastic couple, Elizabeth and Howard, and together we all made a great team and memory. We didn't see other boats give each other paddle high-fives which made us the coolest boat on the river! read more

Family owned company, very organized. Guides were amazing, funny and very knowledgeable on the area. Such a fun trip! Would definitely recommend and use again. read more

I have rafted several times all over the US; the Occoee 4 times. Rafting trips are all about the guide. Good guide who knows the river and seems to really be enjoying what he a or she is doing = great trip. Insufferable douchebag who is merely going through the motions = bad trip. Went down the Occoee with a group of guys as a way to start a bachelors' weekend. Cherokee Rafting had a time that suited us, so we booked with them. Our guy, Tyler, was one of the best guides I've ever had. We were treated like family and Tyler was made the trip the best yet. Highly recommended. read more

Been rafting down the great Ocoee River since I was a kid and this float with Cherokee Rafting and Marcus as our guide easily goes down as one of my favorites! Cherokee rafting takes care of you from start to finish and insures you have an excellent time while also staying safe. Highly recommend giving them a call for your next Ocoee float! read more

This group is great! The guides are very experienced and a lot of fun. Not only do they get you down the river, they teach you while doing so...and some go down on their heads. Captain John is FABULOUS! We were thrilled to have him as our guide. I said this experience wasn't good for kids, no reflection on the company. I just wouldn't put my kid on that river, no matter how great the guides are. read more

My mother and I were vising Chattanooga for a quick weekend trip and she suggested we go whitewater rafting, none of us have been before but she has always been an adventurer. I, on the other hand, was hesitant and afraid . When we arrived the ladies at the front of the shop were friendly and put my mind somewhat at ease. We were the last run of the day and besides me and my mom it was another family of 9 so we had a relatively small group split between two rafts. The two guides Marcus and Cory were great, they were friendly and personable. Marcus was our guide and I cannot recommend him enough. A rainstorm had just passed through and it made the waters abnormally rough and despite one small spill early on that would have been out of any seasoned professionals control, Marcus ensured the rest of the trip was fun and safe for everyone on our raft. read more

We had a great time up there today. Our guide, Marcus, was super cool. Really enjoyed getting away from the bustle of the city for some time on the river! Will definitely be back. read more

Our company chose Cherokee rafting to do an outing and we had a great experience! Vivian was a phenomenal leader and I highly recommend her for anyone who is going on the river for their first time! She made us feel safe and we had blast all at the same time! Will definitely be back with family and friends! Thank you Cherokee rafting and Vivian for taking care of our group!! read more

This was my first time rafting but was with other family members who have. They said it was one of the best they've done. Our guide Jordan was awesome. If you decide to go I would recommend Jordan as a guide. read more

Second year rafting with them and this time was a again a great experience. Friendly, fun guides that ensure your safety but also have a good experience! I would highly recommend them. read more

Just got back from our 2 hour trip. Totally awesome. Even the beginner in our group, who was scared beyond belief, had a great time. Alycia, our guide, really helped make it a good experience for everyone. read more

Awesome guides. Did the short ride down rider with guide Arron. Could not have had a better time... Recommend these outfitters to anyone in the area! read more

These guys really know how to take care of their customers. I was lucky to have Lance as my guide and not only was he very knowledgeable but also so much fun. The whole ride was a blast. I would recommend Cherokee rafting on the Occoee river to anybody looking for a fun and save aquatic adventure. Ask for Lance as your guide and fun will be guaranteed. Thank You Guys, Juan Zambrano read more

You really want to go rafting the Ocoee with Cherokee, I promise! Their rafts looked the best and their guides are knowledgeable about the Rapids. Ask for Alycia because she's a blast and knows what she's doing out there! Highly recommend! read more

Aaron was a great guide! Very personable and also very knowledgeable about the river. We definitely had a great time!!!

Wonderful experience. 2 people in our party were running late due to traffic tie up and they allowed us to move to the next time slot that day. Very courteous. Guide was Marcus. Fun. Easy going. Not full of himself. Made the trip fun and rememberable. Will be back many more times! read more

Had a great time!!! Felt safe at all time. Our guide was "Big John". He made the trip informational and fun. Had same hairy situation but he pulled us out. Great lunch was hard to get back into the boat. I highly recommend this company!!! Will be back! read more

Absolutely outstanding experience. Everything was top-notch from the service, the trip experience, the booking on the website, and the pictures afterward. Just really stellar. Ask for Alicia, she is a super cool guide! read more

Ryan was our guide. He did a spectacular job navigating the river. I would recommend Cherokee Rafting for anyone wanting an amazing trip down the Ocoee River. We had an awesome time and can't thank Ryan enough for the wonderful experience. Thank you to Cherokee Rafting. read more

Did a Full Day rafting trip with Lance! Had an absolute blast. Really impressed with the expertise of the guide and came with a delicious lunch. read more

Rafted with this company this past weekend. My husband and I had such a blast! The guide we had, John, was great and we both had a great experience. We did the full day trip and the little lunch (diy sandwiches & wraps, cookies, chips) was simple, yet tasty. While going down the river you see all the other companies (there are 24 to choose from). I'm grateful for have chosen Cherokee. One difference I noticed was a company who had individuals sit in the boat when going over a big raft while the guide does all the paddling. If you don't want the full experience then that makes sense but I want to feel the thrill so yay John for not having us so that. Also, he gave us opportunities to jump out of the boat and feel the current in mostly safe to float places (I say mostly safe because, as should be expected, you are floating down a river with rocks). I would 100% recommend! read more

This is a family friendly company, I would recommend it to any one of any age. Great for parties, youth groups and church groups. Awesome facility and staff. read more

Great fun! Caleb was a fantastic, cute guide who did a wonderful job with 2 mom's and 3 thirteen girls.