Activities
Hiking to Piney Falls
Piney Falls State Natural Area is a great place for a hike if you’re in the area! We stopped by on a drive from Nashville to Knoxville, and it was a little out of our way but worth it.
There are a couple of options for hiking at Piney Falls, but essentially there are two things you want to see: Lower Piney Falls (a small but pretty waterfall) and Upper Piney Falls, which is the park’s main attraction (and very grand).
From the trailhead, there is a .6-mile trail straight to a junction. From the junction, you can make a loop that will take you to both falls or you can take a left to see the Lower falls and then go back and go the other way for the Upper falls.
Visit Ozone Falls
The Ozone Falls State Natural Area consists of Ozone Falls and the gorge immediately downstream. The gorge area around the waterfall’s plungepool slopes inward from the top edge, creating a half-dome shape along the gorge’s walls. Short hiking trails allow access to the waterfall’s overhang and plungepool, as well as the cliffs above the gorge. The trailhead is located along US-70.
Rhea Springs Recreation Area
Surrounded by Watts Bar Lake, Rhea Springs Recreation is a great place to have get-togethers with family and friends for cookouts and camping. A swimming area and sandy beach is available. Camping is available but no electrical hookups. Bathrooms are available. The Rhea County Executive and others have worked hard for Spring City to have this nice recreation area.
Nice place to take a walk with your pets, swimming area for adults and kids, camping areas everywhere, fire pits for cooking, nice environment, laid back country on the lake. You can watch the boats and sit on bleachers near the large pavilion.
Ocoee Paddleboarding & Water Sports
Lower Ocoee Tours
A guided 7-mile scenic paddle down the Lower Ocoee River. This will be the most enjoyable and relaxing time of your day. Bring beverages, snacks. and be prepared to chill out while floating down the lazy river. You will be sure to take in the most beautiful scenery of Ocoee, Tennessee, and in the Southeast. A secret you cannot wait to share!
Ocoee River Whitewater Rafting
Middle Ocoee Class III-IV $45
Upper Ocoee Class IV+ $90 (Weekends Only)