Georgia whitewater - Big Sandy Creek, Butts County Butts county, Chief McIntosh Lake to GA 42 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     0.51 miles   The Chief McIntosh Lake to GA 42 stretch of Big Sandy Creek is 0.51 miles long and is a class III-IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The wonderful Georgia scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. If you're coming from Macon it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. There are campgrounds quite     near the river where you can camp. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a pretty small number of paddling spots. This stretch is very short so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. There are many good hotels to choose from, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The average Georgia whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be harder to run than those in other states, so keep in mind that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. Big Sandy Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Chief McIntosh Lake to GA 42 section is the only one. Briefly about the general area: The high level of rainfall makes Big Sandy Creek a quite wet location; the wettest month of the year is typically March,   that's the one that rains the most, and October is when it's the driest. For the duration of the long summer days here at Big Sandy Creek, high temperatures commonly reach the 80's while overnight lows are generally in the 60's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 50's, and through the dark hours in the wintertime at Big Sandy Creek temperatures dip to the 30's. Big Sandy Creek, Chief McIntosh Lake to GA 42 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV Length: 0.51 miles Average Gradient: 200 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 33.2453 Longitude: -83.9266 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 33.24689 Longitude: -83.92031 Paddler input for Big Sandy Creek, Georgia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Big Sandy Creek, Georgia Local climate location: EXPERIMENT 17 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Days Inn Jackson, Jackson 4 miles away * The Days Inn Jackson is located in beautiful Historic Jackson only a half mile from the historic downtown square on Hwy 16. We are just 8 miles from I-75 and 25 miles from Atlanta Motor Speedway i... Best Western Hilltop Inn, Forsyth 11 miles away Discover this charming Georgia hotel which is ideal for rest and relaxation and a dose of southern hospitality while traveling through Forsyth. The Best Western Hilltop Inn is nestled on a hill, conve... Econo Lodge Forsyth, Forsyth 12 miles away Sixty miles south of Atlanta, twenty miles from Macon. FREE Continental Breakfast. Rooms have cable TV's with remotes and FREE HBO, FREE High-Speed Wireless Internet and some rooms with microfridge. ...   All Georgia Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Georgia. Books about whitewater paddling on Big Sandy Creek, Georgia List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Big Sandy 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 Macon, Georgia Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Macon, Georgia, the metro area neareast to Big Sandy Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Big Sandy Creek.   Whitewater Near Big Sandy Creek: Towaliga River, Monroe County , 7 miles away, Class I-III+(V) - 2 miles long (High Falls) Little Towaliga River, Monroe County , 9 miles away, Class III - 2.4 miles long (Rocky Creek Road to Higgins Mill Road) Alcovy River, Newton County , 14 miles away, Class III - 2.4 miles long (Factory Shoals) South River, Newton/Henry County , 14 miles away, Class III - 0.5 miles long (GA 81 to Snapping Shoals Creek) Yellow River, -blank- County , 20 miles away, Class II(III) - 37 miles long (Highway 124 to Lake Jackson) Alcovy River, Barrow/ Walton/ Newton County , 29 miles away, Class II-III - 21 miles long (GA Route 81 to US 278)   Hotels Near Big Sandy Creek: Days Inn Jackson, Jackson , 4 miles away Best Western Hilltop Inn, Forsyth , 11 miles away Econo Lodge Forsyth, Forsyth , 12 miles away Days Inn Forsyth, Forsyth , 12 miles away Super 8 Motel - Forsyth, Forsyth , 12 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Big Sandy Creek: Indian Springs State Park, Flovilla, 0 miles away High Falls State Park, Jackson, 8 miles away Beaver Creek Campground, Jackson, 8 miles away   Trails Near Big Sandy Creek: Ocmulgee River Trail, Jasper County , 8 miles away Kinnard Horse Trail, Jasper County , 9 miles away Allison Lake Wildlife Trail, Jones County , 18 miles away   National Parks Near Big Sandy Creek: Ocmulgee National Monument, Macon - GA , 35 miles away Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, Atlanta - GA , 43 miles away   Golf Courses Near Big Sandy Creek: Hickory Hill Golf Club, Jackson , 5 miles away   Lakes Near Big Sandy Creek