Georgia whitewater - Big Panther Creek, Habersham Stephens County Habersham Stephens county, Old Highway 441 to dirt road by Panther Creek by Yonah Lake Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV+(V)     5.3 miles   The put-in location is a short drive from Toccoa, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The scenic beauty of Georgia and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so better not forget that rivers here are less forgiving. This stretch is mid length, suitable for an afternoon trip. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem     but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good spots. This section of Big Panther Creek in Habersham Stephens County is 5.3 miles long and is a class III-IV+(V) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. There's camping available near Big Panther Creek. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature have a lot of people coming here. Briefly about the general area: Through the warm months highs here at Big Panther Creek reach the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures dip down into the 60's. Throughout the winter highs are in the 50's while the cold winter nights at Big Panther Creek are in the 20's. Big Panther Creek   is a reasonably wet place generally with much rainfall; March is the month that gets the most rain, and October is when it's the driest. Big Panther Creek, Old Highway 441 to dirt road by Panther Creek by Yonah Lake Road road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV+(V) Length: 5.3 miles Average Gradient: 141 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 34.6986 Longitude: -83.41971 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 34.6789 Longitude: -83.3381 Paddler input for Big Panther Creek, Georgia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Big Panther Creek, Georgia Local climate location: CLAYTON 13 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Country Hearth Inn Toccoa, Toccoa 7 miles away You don't want much... You just want more. More Comfort, More Amenities, More Attention to the Details that Count. If you haven't tried Country Hearth Inn yet, now is the time to feel the experience ... Toccoa Days Inn, Toccoa 9 miles away The Days Inn Toccoa is located in the north Georgia Mountains. Our location is ideal for visiting Toccoa or Tallulah Falls, the alpine village of Helen, Lake Hartwell, Tugaloo State Park and Gorge. ... Quality Inn & Suites Mt. Chalet, Clayton 10 miles away Hotel is located in the foothills of the Great Smokey Mountains next to historical downtown Clayton. Free Deluxe continental breakfast, free local calls and free USA Today. White water rafting nearby,...   All Georgia Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Georgia. Books about whitewater paddling on Big Panther Creek, Georgia List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Big Panther 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 Toccoa, Georgia Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Toccoa, Georgia, the metro area neareast to Big Panther Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Big Panther Creek.   Whitewater Near Big Panther Creek: Tallulah River, Rabun County , 2 miles away, Class IV-V - 2.5 miles long (Tallulah Gorge to Lake Tugaloo) Tallulah River, Rabun County , 5 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (Old Highway 441 to Tallulah Falls Lake) Brasstown Creek, Oconee County , 5 miles away, Class V+ - 3.8 miles long (Brasstown Road to Yonah Lake) Stekoa Creek, Rabun County , 6 miles away, Class III-V - 6.75 miles long (Timber Bluff Road off US Route 76 to Chattooga River) Tiger Creek, Rabun County , 6 miles away, Class III - 1 miles long (Lakemont to Tallulah River) Chattooga River, Rabun GA / Oconee SC County , 6 miles away, Class II-IV+(V) - 5.2 miles long (Route 76 Bridge to Tugaloo Lake Boat Ramp) Chattooga River, Rabun GA / Oconee SC County , 6 miles away, Class II-IV+(V) - 5.2 miles long (Route 76 Bridge to Tugaloo Lake Boat Ramp) Stekoa Creek, Rabun County , 9 miles away, Class V - 1 miles long (Highway 23 to Rickman Airfield Road) Chauga River, Oconee County , 13 miles away, Class IV - 9.8 miles long (Route 290 /Cassidy Bridge Road to Cobbs Bridge Road) Whetstone Creek, Oconee County , 14 miles away, Class II-III(V) - 1.5 miles long (Sandy Ford Access Road to Sandy Ford)   Ski Areas Near Big Panther Creek: Sky Valley, Georgia , 16 miles away, 210 vertical feet Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 19 miles away, 225 vertical feet Cataloochee, North Carolina , 53 miles away, 740 vertical feet Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 59 miles away, 600 vertical feet Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 94 miles away, 700 vertical feet Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 133 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Ski Beech, North Carolina , 134 miles away, 830 vertical feet Hawksnest, North Carolina , 135 miles away, 619 vertical feet Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 146 miles away, 365 vertical feet   Hotels Near Big Panther Creek: Country Hearth Inn Toccoa, Toccoa , 7 miles away Toccoa Days Inn, Toccoa , 9 miles away Quality Inn & Suites Mt. Chalet, Clayton , 10 miles away Clayton-Days Inn, Clayton , 11 miles away Americas Best Value Inn, Clayton , 13 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Big Panther Creek: Terrora Campground, Tallulah Falls, 3 miles away Panther Creek Campground, Habersham County, 3 miles away Terrora Park Campground, Rabun County, 3 miles away   Trails Near Big Panther Creek: Bartram Trail, Rabun County , 11 miles away Chattooga Trail, Rabun County , 12 miles away   National Parks Near Big Panther Creek: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 59 miles away   Golf Courses Near Big Panther Creek: Apple Mountain Golf Club, Clarkesville , 6 miles away   Lakes Near Big Panther Creek