Georgia whitewater - Big Creek, Blue Ridge Mountains, Rabun County Rabun county, Highway 28 to Overflow Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V(V+)     2 miles   The wonderful Rabun County scenery and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. The put-in is not too far from Seneca, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. This stretch of Big Creek is 2 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class IV-V(V+) section of whitewater. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature will have you coming back for more. This is a somewhat short section     so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Georgia are often more challenging than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. The river winds through the Blue Ridge Mountains and you get great scenery. Big Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Highway 28 to Overflow Creek section is the only one. There are plenty of hotels here if you want to spend a night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Briefly about the general area: That right there is a lot of enjoyable things already but it goes on, the Blue Ridge Mountains has it all. While you're here at Big Creek you can take a hike along the Burrells Ford Trail. For the   duration of the months of summer, highs commonly are in the 80's at Big Creek. When the night sets in temperatures fall down into the 50's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 40's while Big Creek nighttime low temperatures through the wintertime are in the 20's. Sandy Gap is near Big Creek and is a fine location, and going for a hike along the Three Forks Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this vicinity. Big Creek usually gets a good deal of rain; the wettest month of the year is frequently March, that's the one that rains the most, and the driest month is July. Big Creek, Highway 28 to Overflow Creek road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV-V(V+) Length: 2 miles Average Gradient: 200 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 34.9831 Longitude: -83.19171 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 34.9495 Longitude: -83.20601 Paddler input for Big Creek, Georgia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Big Creek, Blue Ridge Mountains, Georgia Local climate location: COWEETA EXP STATION 5 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Old Edwards Inn and Spa, Highlands 5 miles away Where four mountain roads converge in the shadow of the Great Smoky Mountains lies the quaint village of Highlands, North Carolina. Surrounded by evergreen and rhododendron forests, this is the ideal ... The Inn at Half Mile Farm, Highlands 6 miles away The Inn is situated on fourteen acres with wooded walking paths, two stocked fishing ponds and a six acre lake. The courtyard and grounds are beautifully landscaped. Relax on the patio or front porch ... Holiday Inn Express Dillard, Ga, Dillard 13 miles away The Holiday Inn Express Dillard Hotel is a quality excellence award winning hotel. We are centrally located to Highlands, NC, Helen, GA, Cherokee NC, and the NE GA Mountians.We are the only Hotel in D...   Blue Ridge Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Blue Ridge Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Blue Ridge Mountains. All Georgia Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Georgia. Books about whitewater paddling on Big Creek, Georgia List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Big Creek, Georgia. Find a whitewater outfitter in Georgia Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Seneca, South Carolina Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Seneca, South Carolina, the metro area neareast to Big Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Big Creek.   Whitewater Near Big Creek: Holcombe Creek, Rabun County , 2 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 1.9 miles long (FS Road 86B bridge to Three Forks of West Fork Chattooga) Overflow Creek, Rabun County , 2 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 5 miles long (USFS Road 86B to Overflow Creek Road Bridge) Clear Creek, Macon/Rabun County , 2 miles away, Class III+(V+) - 2 miles long (Off Highway 28 Into Overflow Creek) Chattooga River - West Fork, Rabun County , 2 miles away, Class I-II - 5 miles long (Overflow Creek Road Bridge to Highway 28 Boater's Access) Chattooga River, Rabun GA / Oconee SC County , 4 miles away, Class II - 7 miles long (Highway 28 Putin to Earl's Ford) Chattooga River, Rabun GA / Oconee SC County , 4 miles away, Class II - 7 miles long (Highway 28 Putin to Earl's Ford) Chattooga River, Oconee SC/ Rabun GA County , 4 miles away, Class II-V - 11.3 miles long (Burrell's Ford to Highway 28 Bridge) Chattooga River, Rabun/Oconee County , 5 miles away, Class III-V(V+) - 5 miles long (Bull Pen Bridge to Burrells Ford Bridge) Chattooga River, Jackson/Macon County , 5 miles away, Class III-IV - 5 miles long (Bullpen Bridge to Burrell's Ford) Warwoman Creek, Rabun County , 6 miles away, Class II-III - 7.2 miles long (Earl's Ford Road to Chattooga River)   Ski Areas Near Big Creek: Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 8 miles away, 225 vertical feet Sky Valley, Georgia , 11 miles away, 210 vertical feet Cataloochee, North Carolina , 35 miles away, 740 vertical feet Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 49 miles away, 600 vertical feet Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 73 miles away, 700 vertical feet Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 114 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Ski Beech, North Carolina , 115 miles away, 830 vertical feet Hawksnest, North Carolina , 116 miles away, 619 vertical feet Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 126 miles away, 365 vertical feet   Hotels Near Big Creek: Old Edwards Inn and Spa, Highlands , 5 miles away The Inn at Half Mile Farm, Highlands , 6 miles away Holiday Inn Express Dillard, Ga, Dillard , 13 miles away Sapphire Valley Resort, Sapphire , 13 miles away Knights Inn Dillard, Dillard , 13 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Big Creek: Blue Valley Campground, Macon County, 3 miles away Ammons Branch Campground, Macon County, 5 miles away Burrells Ford Campground, Oconee County, 6 miles away   Trails Near Big Creek: Three Forks Trail, Rabun County , 1 miles away Burrells Ford Trail, Rabun County , 3 miles away Ellicott Rock Trail, Macon County , 5 miles away Winding Stairs Trail, Oconee County , 8 miles away Whiteside Mountain National Recreation Trail, Jackson County , 8 miles away   National Parks Near Big Creek: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 47 miles away Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 57 miles away   Golf Courses Near Big Creek: Highlands Falls Country Club Pool & Tennis, Highlands , 5 miles away   Lakes Near Big Creek