Alabama whitewater - Choccolocco Creek, Talladega County

Talladega county, Jackson Trace to Highway 77 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I(II)     2.5 miles
  This section of Choccolocco Creek in Alabama is 2.5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I(II) section of whitewater. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Talladega-Sylacauga, as you can see on the road map further down. The scenic beauty of Talladega County and the cool fresh water have people coming here. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Alabama tend to be more challenging than the national average, so you'd better keep in mind that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. You might be into whitewater
    rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you won't find many other paddling places. This is a pretty short section so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. A bit of exercise and spending some quality time in nature are
great attractions for lots of people. There are no other sections to paddle along Choccolocco Creek than the Jackson Trace to Highway 77 section. No shortage of good hotels, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground.

Briefly about the general area:
Choccolocco Creek is a wet location that gets lots of rainfall; most of the rain falls all through March; October is when it's the driest. A trip to Choccolocco Creek wouldn't be complete without taking a look at Jackson Shoals.
 
The warmest time of the year at Choccolocco Creek arrives with high temperatures in the 80's. Summer nighttime lows dip down to the 60's. During the winter highs are in the 40's; winter nights come with lows in the 20's to Choccolocco Creek.

Choccolocco Creek, Jackson Trace to Highway 77 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I(II)
Length: 2.5 miles
Average Gradient: 5 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 33.54819
Longitude: -86.09701

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 33.5615
Longitude: -86.12681

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Current weather conditions at Choccolocco Creek, Alabama
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Local climate location: ONEONTA 12 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Comfort Inn Lincoln, Lincoln
2 miles away
Hotel is located 5 miles from Talladega superspeedway and only 3 miles from honda plant.Several restaurants near the hotel. Pet charge: 10.00/night per pet. Pet limit: 2 pets per room / up to 10 pound...

Lincoln Days Inn, Lincoln
2 miles away
3 Sunburst Property Best Value for Business or Pleasure Traveler Executive King Business Rooms Easy Access from Hwy 77 and I-20 Contact Hotel Directly at: generalmanager10700@cdthotel.com...

Super 8 Motel - Talladega, Talladega
7 miles away
Welcome to the Award Winning Pride of Super 8 in Talladega, AL with easy access to AL-77. We are conveniently located near Talladega Raceway and all of the major restaurants the Talladega area has to...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Talladega-Sylacauga, Alabama, the metro area neareast to Choccolocco Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Choccolocco Creek.
 Whitewater Near Choccolocco Creek:
Talladega Creek, Talladega County , 14 miles away, Class III - 7.25 miles long (Skyway Mtwy to Waldo Bridge State Route 77)
Salt Creek, Talladega County , 14 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 3 miles long (Salt Creek Road to Henderson Lake Road)
Cheaha Creek, Talladega County , 18 miles away, Class II-IV+ - 2 miles long (Cheaha Falls to Devils Den)
Gulf Creek, -blank- County , 24 miles away, Class V+ - 2.2 miles long (Loop Road to Beason Cove Road)
Black River, Etowah County , 28 miles away, Class II-V+ - 1.5 miles long (Noccalula Park campground to Tuscaloosa Avenue)
 Hotels Near Choccolocco Creek:
Comfort Inn Lincoln, Lincoln , 2 miles away
Lincoln Days Inn, Lincoln , 2 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Talladega, Talladega , 7 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites TALLADEGA, Talladega , 7 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites PELL CITY, Pell City , 12 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Choccolocco Creek:
The Wazoo Campground, Lincoln, 3 miles away
Talladega Taz RV Park & Campground, Talladega, 3 miles away
Dogwood Meadows Campground, Lincoln, 3 miles away
 National Parks Near Choccolocco Creek:
Little River Canyon National Preserve, Fort Payne - AL , 59 miles away

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