Ocoee River 2025 Release Schedule

By Nathan SkinnerJanuary 17, 2025

The 2025 calendar will not be available until mid-February. You may view the pdf version of the 2024 calendar (last year's) below.

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The Ocoee River release schedule for 2025 is not yet available, but it will likely be similar to the 2024 schedule. The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) releases water from the Ocoee River dams to enable whitewater rafting and boating. The release schedule can change due to weather or power system needs.
2024 release schedule

Middle Ocoee: Releases five days a week from June through Labor Day
Upper Ocoee: Limited releases on weekends only from May through Labor Day
Last week in September: Releases every day for that week

Nantahala River Upper Cascades 2025 Release Schedule

By Nathan SkinnerJanuary 12, 2025

2025 Upper Cascades scheduled releases are brought to you by American Whitewater. Learn more about becoming an American Whitewater member here. Difficulty III+(IV) Length 3.3 mi Avg Gradient 100 fpm Gauge Nantahala River near Hewitt, Nc...

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Nantahala River Upper Cascades 2025 Release Schedule

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Experts Available

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