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Ocoee-River
is a river in southeast Tennessee that held great importance for both the Cherokee and Creek Indians. Today, it has become one of the most popular whitewater rafting rivers in the United States. Located in the Cherokee National Forest, the Ocoee River is a tributary of the Hiwassee River, which join together in Polk County, near the town of Benton. The whitewater slalom events of the 1996 Summer Olympics were conducted on a one-mile whitewater course on the Ocoee. The river has also been rated "one of the ten best whitewater rivers in the country" by Canoe Magazine. The Ocoee River flows through a spectacular gorge and provides over twenty continuous rapids and miles of fun for visitors. The river is separated into thee parts: The Upper Ocoee is the Olympic course, the Middle Ocoee is the site of commercial rafting and the Lower Ocoee (below Parksville Lake Dam) is great for a lazy tube ride. Besides rafting, other activities in the area include canoeing, kayaking, fishing, camping, hiking and biking. The Ocoee River sees some 250,000 visitors per year. Other Polk County attractions include historic sites, antique and specialty shops, museums and the Hiwassee River Rail Adventure, a thrilling 50-mile round trip up the lower Hiwassee River gorge.
Surrounding areas: Benton, Tennessee (2.2 mi), Coker Creek, Tennessee (14.9 mi), Ducktown, Tennessee (19.5 mi), Decatur, Tennessee (22.9 mi), Tellico Plains, Tennessee (23.1 mi), Sweetwater, Tennessee (29.3 mi), Watts Bar Lake, Tennessee (34.4 mi)
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Ocoee River Vacation Rentals
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Ocoee River Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Sleep Inn | Tennessee Ave Us Hwy 411 | Etowah, TN | 11.0 mi. | (423) 263-4343 | | Sleep Inn & Suites | 600 N Tennessee Ave | Etowah, TN | 11.2 mi. | (423) 263-4343 | | Classic Suites | 179 Bernham Dr | Cleveland, TN | 12.0 mi. | (423) 339-4900 | | Exclusive Quarters | 210 James Asbury Dr NW | Cleveland, TN | 12.0 mi. | (423) 479-1333 | | Super 8 Motel | 163 Bernham Dr | Cleveland, TN | 12.0 mi. | (423) 476-5555 | | Comfort Inn | 153 James Asbury Dr | Cleveland, TN | 12.1 mi. | (423) 478-5265 | | Econo Lodge | 2655 Westside Dr NW | Cleveland, TN | 12.6 mi. | (423) 472-3281 | | Applegate Inn | 1857 Apd 40 By Pass | Cleveland, TN | 12.8 mi. | (423) 479-9915 | | Hampton Inn Cleveland | 185 James Ashbury Dr NW | Cleveland, TN | 12.8 mi. | (423) 559-1001 | | Jameson Inn - Cleveland | 360 Paul Huff Pkwy | Cleveland, TN | 12.8 mi. | (423) 614-5583 | | Knights Inn | 2421 Gerogetown Rd N W | Cleveland, TN | 12.8 mi. | (423) 479-1333 | | Howard Johnson | 2595 Georgetown Rd | Cleveland, TN | 12.9 mi. | (423) 476-8511 | | Holiday Inn | 2400 Executive Park Dr NW | Cleveland, TN | 13.0 mi. | (423) 472-1504 | | Wingate Inn | 110 Interstate Dr | Cleveland, TN | 13.1 mi. | (423) 478-1212 | | Baymont Inn & Suites-cleveland | 107 Interstate Dr NW | Cleveland, TN | 13.2 mi. | (423) 339-1000 | | Travelodge | 115 County Rd 247 | Athens, TN | 16.8 mi. | (423) 745-1212 | | Hospitality Inns Of America | 172 Pleasant Grove Rd | Mcdonald, TN | 17.3 mi. | (423) 479-4531 | | Days Inn Of Athens | 2541 Decatur Pike | Athens, TN | 17.4 mi. | (423) 745-5800 | | Econo Lodge | 2620 Decatur Pike | Athens, TN | 17.4 mi. | (423) 744-8200 | | Hampton Inn Athens | 1821 Holiday Dr | Athens, TN | 17.9 mi. | (423) 745-2345 | | Holiday Inn Express | 1819 Holiday Dr | Athens, TN | 17.9 mi. | (423) 649-0003 | | Trails End Cabins | Rt 1 Box 253 | Turtletown, TN | 18.0 mi. | (704) 494-4610 | | Best Western Copper Inn | US Hwy 64 | Ducktown, TN | 19.5 mi. | (423) 496-5541 | | Americas Best Value Inn | 7875 Rhea Country Hwy | Dayton, TN | 28.2 mi. | (423) 775-9190 | | Best Western Dayton | 7835 Rhea County Hwy | Dayton, TN | 28.2 mi. | (423) 775-6560 | | Holiday Inn Express | 2650 Rhea County Hwy | Dayton, TN | 28.2 mi. | (423) 570-0080 | | Best Western Sweetwater Inn | 1421 Murrays Chapel Rd | Sweetwater, TN | 28.3 mi. | (423) 337-3541 | | Frindship Inn/airport | 7725 Lee Hwy | Chattanooga, TN | 28.5 mi. | (423) 899-2288 | | Comfort Inn-chattanooga | 7717 Lee Hwy | Chattanooga, TN | 28.6 mi. | (423) 894-5454 | | Comfort Inn | 731 S Main St | Sweetwater, TN | 28.6 mi. | (423) 337-6646 | | Motel 6 #700 | 7707 Lee Hwy | Chattanooga, TN | 28.7 mi. | (423) 892-7707 | | Hometown Inn | 222 W Sequoyah Access Rd | Soddy Daisy, TN | 28.7 mi. | (423) 332-7755 | | Econo Lodge/airport | 7421 Bonny Oaks Dr | Chattanooga, TN | 28.8 mi. | (423) 499-9550 | | Best Western Heritage Inn | 7641 Lee Hwy | Chattanooga, TN | 28.9 mi. | (423) 899-8311 | | Country Hearth Inn | 7638 Lee Hwy | Chattanooga, TN | 28.9 mi. | (888) 363-9568 | | Comfort Inn | 7620 Hamilton Park Dr | Chattanooga, TN | 29.0 mi. | (423) 499-1993 | | Quality Inn | 7624 Hamilton Park Dr | Chattanooga, TN | 29.0 mi. | (423) 263-1148 | | Best Value Sweetwater Hotel | 180 Hwy 68 | Sweetwater, TN | 29.5 mi. | (423) 337-3511 | | Budget Host Inn | 207 Hwy 68 | Sweetwater, TN | 29.5 mi. | (423) 337-9357 | | Comfort Inn | 249 Hwy 68 | Sweetwater, TN | 29.5 mi. | (423) 337-3353 |
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Ocoee River Weather & Climate
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Southeastern Tennessee has a temperate climate with four seasons. Winters are generally short and mild, and summers are warm and humid, with cooler temperatures in the high mountain regions. Rain is common year round. The average annual snowfall for the state is 12 inches. Spring comes in early March with warmer weather and flowering trees and shrubs. Summer arrives full force in the region by mid May, bringing warm weather and higher humidity. The mountains of eastern Tennessee are a great place to escape the hot summer temperatures as the higher elevation cools the air slightly. Fall brings mild days and crisp evenings, along with brilliant foliage colors. Mid to late October is a good time to visit the region to experience the fall color change. Severe weather, such as tornadoes or blizzards, is rare in the state of Tennessee.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
48°F |
27°F |
5.37 in. |
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| February |
53°F |
30°F |
4.60 in. |
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| March |
62°F |
37°F |
6.19 in. |
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| April |
71°F |
44°F |
4.42 in. |
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| May |
78°F |
53°F |
4.94 in. |
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| June |
85°F |
61°F |
4.51 in. |
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| July |
88°F |
66°F |
4.29 in. |
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| August |
87°F |
65°F |
3.43 in. |
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| September |
81°F |
58°F |
4.46 in. |
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| October |
71°F |
45°F |
3.39 in. |
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| November |
60°F |
36°F |
4.85 in. |
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| December |
51°F |
30°F |
4.97 in. |
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Ocoee River Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are Lovell Field (CHA) located about 33 miles west of Ocoee River in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the Mc Ghee Tyson airport (TYS) located approximately 56 miles northeast of Ocoee River in Knoxville, Tennessee, the Richard B Russell airport (RMG) located roughly 65 miles southwest of Ocoee River in Rome, Georgia, and finally the Cartersville airport (VPC) located around 75 miles south of Ocoee River in Cartersville, Georgia.
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Ocoee River Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Lake Winnepesaukah | Rossville | GA | 38.7 mi. | | | Dollywood | Pigeon Forge | TN | 74.0 mi. | | | Rockin' Raceway | Pigeon Forge | TN | 74.0 mi. | | | NASCAR SpeedPark | Sevierville | TN | 76.7 mi. | | | Cherokee Fun Park | Cherokee | NC | 77.9 mi. | | | Santa's Land | Cherokee | NC | 77.9 mi. | | | American Adventures | Marietta | GA | 86.8 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Lake Lanier Island Beach & Water Park | Lake Lanier Island | GA | 79.4 mi. | | | White Water Park | Marietta | GA | 86.8 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Chatata Valley Golf Course | Cleveland | TN | 12.6 mi. | | | Cherokee Springs Golf Course | Cleveland | TN | 12.6 mi. | | | Ridgewood Golf Club | Athens | TN | 16.6 mi. | | | White Oaks Golf Course | Athens | TN | 16.6 mi. | | | Copper Basin Golf Club | Copperhill | TN | 22.6 mi. | | | Lakehaven Golf & Country Club | Decatur | TN | 22.9 mi. | | | Nob North Golf Course | Cohutta | GA | 24.2 mi. | | | Madisonville Golf Course | Madisonville | TN | 26.9 mi. | | | Bear Trace at Harrison Bay State Park | Harrison | TN | 27.5 mi. | | | Dayton Golf & Country Club | Evensville | TN | 29.5 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Scaly Mountain | Scaly Mountain | NC | 77.0 mi. | | | Cataloochee | Maggie Valley | NC | 90.5 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Harrison Bay State Park | | TN | 26.2 mi. | | | Booker T Washington State Park | | TN | 29.9 mi. | | | Fort Mountain State Park | | GA | 30.9 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Sequoyah Birthplace Museum | Vonore | TN | 35.4 mi. | (History) | | National Knife Museum | Chattanooga | TN | 38.5 mi. | (Technology) | | Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum | Chattanooga | TN | 38.5 mi. | (Technology) | | Chattanooga Regional History Museum | Chattanooga | TN | 38.5 mi. | (History) | | Farragut Folklife Museum | Farragut | TN | 54.8 mi. | (History) | | American Museum of Science and Energy | Oak Ridge | TN | 59.7 mi. | (Science) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Tennessee Aquarium | Chattanooga | TN | 38.5 mi. | | | Warner Park Zoo | Chattanooga | TN | 38.5 mi. | | | Knoxville Zoological Gardens | Knoxville | TN | 66.6 mi. | | | Zoo Atlanta | Atlanta | GA | 101.9 mi. | |
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