Cheoah River Release - Graham County, NC

Don’t Miss The Cheoah On Your Next Travel Adventure
There is no other river in the Southeast harder, longer, steeper, or with more big rapids than the Cheoah. It’s nine plus mile run includes many Class IV / IV + rapids and lots of residual vegetation that requires a high skill level to negotiate.
It is an excellent choice for those seeking a high adventure challenge and an adrenaline rush even for spectators with their feet planted firmly on shore.
Tapoco Lodge offers an excellent spectator viewing area!
Cheoah River Release Schedule 2026:
2/21: Cheoah @ 1000 8am-12pm, 600 12pm-5pm (note 2/22 is @ 200 cfs)
3/28: Cheoah @ 1000 8am-4pm, 600 4pm-12am
3/29: Cheoah @600 12am-12pm, 300 12pm through 3/30
4/11: Cheoah @1000 8am-4pm
4/12: Cheoah @1000 8am-2pm & 850 2pm-4pm
4/18: Cheoah @1000 8am-4pm
4/19: Cheoah @1000 8am-2pm & 850 2pm-4pm
4/25: Cheoah @1000 8am-4pm
4/26: Cheoah @1000 8am-2pm & 850 2pm-4pm
5/9: Cheoah @ 1000 8am-4pm
5/10: Cheoah @ 1000 8am-2pm & 850 2pm-4pm
5/30: Cheoah @ 1000 8am-4pm
5/31: Cheoah @ 1000 8am-2pm & 850 2pm-4pm
6/27: Cheoah @ 1000 8am-4pm
6/28: Cheoah @ 1000 8am-2pm & 850 2pm-4pm
10/24: Cheoah @ 1000 8am-4pm
Check out the experience here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUeCT3tlbbA&t=1s