Ocoee River State Park is home to the internationally recognized whitewater sites along the “Mighty Ocoee” River. The Ocoee is the only Olympic river in the United States and the world’s only natural river to have hosted Olympic whitewater competition, serving as the venue for the canoe and kayak slalom events during the 1996 Summer Olympics. Tennessee State Parks began managing the river in 1984, along with the Hiwassee Scenic River, creating the Hiwassee/Ocoee River State Park. In 2025, the park was divided into Hiwassee Scenic River State Park and Ocoee River State Park, allowing each park
TSP API TSP-0328; status open; camping types None. Campgrounds: none. Amenities: Boat Access, Boat Ramp, Canoe Access, Fishing, Gift Shop, Hunting Adjacent, Paddle Rentals, Swimming
Parking & getting there
Upcoming events here
Middle Ocoee release day: 6-hour day: 10 am – 4 pm
Middle Ocoee release day: 6-hour day: 10 am – 4 pm
Close to here
Ocoee River—Middle Ocoee Takeout
Big Creek Boat Ramp (Ocoee River)
Big Creek River Rafting (Ocoee River)
Ocoee Scenic Byway
Caney Creek
Clear Creek Trailhead (Chilhowee)
Source: Tennessee State Parks · Also listed at tnstateparks.com
