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   This section of Big Sandy Creek is 0.51 miles long and it is classified as a class III-IV section by American Whitewater. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Macon, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Georgia are often more challenging than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. The nature scenery of Georgia and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. Lodging is available     near the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. This stretch is very short so better bring some good walking shoes. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are not so many other good places for that around here. The Chief McIntosh Lake to GA 42 stretch is the only paddling stretch along Big Sandy Creek. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Briefly about the general area: The high level of rain makes Big Sandy Creek a rather wet place; the wettest month of the year is commonly March, that's the one that rains the most, and October meanwhile is the driest month. High temperatures at Big Sandy Creek during the warmest time of the year are in the 80's. Throughout the dark hours of summer temperatures descend down into the 60's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 50's with winter lows in the 30's overnight here at Big Sandy Creek.   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. Best Western Plantation Inn & Suites, Jackson 3 miles away Visit this Jackson, Georgia hotel ideally situated 45 minutes south of Atlanta and 30 minutes north of Macon. Escape to the Best Western Plantation Inn & Suites conveniently located off Interstate 75... Days Inn At 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. 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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)   Ski Areas Near Big Sandy Creek: Sky Valley, Georgia , 107 miles away, 210 vertical feet Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 110 miles away, 225 vertical feet Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 144 miles away, 600 vertical feet Cataloochee, North Carolina , 146 miles away, 740 vertical feet Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 185 miles away, 700 vertical feet   Hotels Near Big Sandy Creek: Best Western Plantation Inn & Suites, Jackson , 3 miles away Days Inn At Jackson, Jackson , 4 miles away Best Western Hilltop Inn, Forsyth , 11 miles away Budget Inn Forsyth, Forsyth , 12 miles away Econo Lodge Forsyth, Forsyth , 12 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Big Sandy Creek: High Falls Campground, Barnesville, 10 miles away Sardis Campground, Henry County, 10 miles away New Hope Campground, Henry County, 11 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