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Gentle, Easy Water on the Toccoa River
Tubing, Canoeing,
Kayaking, Relaxing
The Toccoa River is perfect for
those people who just want to relax and enjoy the gentle flow of the water.
This river is actually the headwaters of Tennessee’s Ocoee River but
changes its name to the Toccoa when it crosses the line into
Georgia.
Colorful inner tubes, kayaks and
canoes provide a cool and refreshing way to have fun and relax on a hot summer
day on the Toccoa River. Our colorful vinyl inner tubes with handles are
designed for your comfort. We do not use black tire tubes which can get very
hot and uncomfortable in the sun. We also offer "snuggle tubes" which carry two
people.
The Toccoa River is a
dam-controlled river and TVA releases water daily. Water levels and speed can
change significantly after water is released. At low water, the river is
shallower and slower. At high water, the river rises 2 to 3 feet and picks up
speed considerably. We offer a 1.5-mile and a 6- mile float trip. Under natural
conditions with no water release, our 1.5-mile trip can take up to one hour;
after water is released it may take only 20 minutes.
Under natural conditions with no
water release, our 6-mile trip can take up to 6 hours; after water is released,
it may take only 2 hours. Water release is controlled by TVA and subject to
change without notice. TVA does not make the water release times available to
us ahead of time so we are unable to be more specific regarding how long it
will take you to get down the river. We suggest you get to the river, see how
the river is running and then decide if you want the short trip or the long
trip.
The depth of the water changes
from place to place in the river and there may be small rapids and rocks along
the way. This trip is suitable for most people who can swim but there is risk
associated with all water related activities and you will be required to sign a
waiver of liability prior to beginning your river trip.
People paddling in canoes, funyaks
and kayaks usually get down the river faster than those people floating on
inner tubes.
Children must be at least 5 years
of age to engage in any activity on the Toccoa River. Rolling Thunder will
provide life jackets and children must keep them securely fastened at all times
while on the river. There are no life guards or safety personnel on the river
so parents are responsible for their children. Be sure to wear shoes which fit
securely to your feet - no flip flops.
We do not have set departure times
for the Toccoa trips. Bus shuttles run all day on operating days. We shuttle
you up the river and you float back down to our tubing center where you left
your car.
Reservations are not necessary for
inner tubes unless you have a group of 15 or more people.
Rolling Thunder runs both the
Toccoa River and Ocoee River trips out of our center in McCaysville, Georgia.
We have a bathhouse with hot showers for you to use after your river trip.
Click here for directions to
our center.
Toccoa River
2008 Trip Times
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March 29 - May 23 May 24 - Sept. 2 Sept. 3 - Oct. 5 Hours of operation are subject to change so please check website regularly for updated info. |
Prices are per person and do not
include sales tax.
Prices include equipment, transportation and life
jackets. Canoe prices are for two people.
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Toccoa River 2008 Rates
The 6 mile trip is only offered at this time if you
are going in a canoe, kayak or funyak. It is only available on weekends and you
must arrive before noon. Sales tax will be added. Price includes life jackets. |
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