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 scenic beauty of Habersham Stephens County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Georgia tend to be more challenging than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. The starting location is a short drive from Toccoa, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. A bit of exercise and spending some quality time in nature have a lot     of people coming here. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. The Old Highway 441 to dirt road by Panther Creek by Yonah Lake Road stretch is the only paddling stretch along Big Panther Creek. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, suitable for an afternoon trip. There's camping available near Big Panther Creek. The Old Highway 441 to dirt road by Panther Creek by Yonah Lake Road section of Big Panther Creek is 5.3 miles long and is a class III-IV+(V) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Briefly about the general area: Big Panther Creek gets a good deal of water; most of the rain falls through March; October meanwhile is the driest month.   The warmest time of the year at Big Panther Creek comes with high temperatures in the 80's. For the period of the moonlight hours it's usually in the 60's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 50's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at Big Panther Creek. 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. 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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 Knights Inn Toccoa, Toccoa , 9 miles away Quality Inn & Suites Mt. Chalet, Clayton , 10 miles away Clayton-Days Inn, Clayton , 11 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