Georgia whitewater - Chattooga River, Blue Ridge Mountains, Rabun/Oconee County Rabun/Oconee county, Bull Pen Bridge to Burrells Ford Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-V(V+)     5 miles   The Bull Pen Bridge to Burrells Ford Bridge stretch of Chattooga River is 5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III-V(V+) section. The beautiful scenery of Rabun/Oconee County and the playfulness of the water make the trip here worthwhile. The average Georgia whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master than those in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less manageable. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came.     The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Seneca, as you can see on the road map further down. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. This is not the only paddling section in this river system, there are others too. The beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains is a great plus for this river. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, suitable for an afternoon trip. Briefly about the general area: Throughout the warm days of summer highs here at Chattooga River reach the 70's. When the night sets in temperatures descend down into the 50's.   The winter comes with highs in the 40's, and overnight lows at Chattooga River during the wintertime commonly sink into the 20's. The beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Spoonauger Falls, and there are glorious places to explore along the Burrells Ford Trail. A great deal of rain falls at Chattooga River; March is the month that gets the most rain; April is when it's the driest. This river is so great. Going for a hike on the Ellicott Rock Trail is always a perfect adventure; don't leave Chattooga River without first paying a visit to Kings Creek Falls. This place, the Blue Ridge Mountains, has so much outdoors fun things. You need to stop at Ellicott Rock while you're here at Chattooga River; if you crave a little side visit, try Jim Harden Gap. Chattooga River, Bull Pen Bridge to Burrells Ford Bridge road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-V(V+) Length: 5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.0157 Longitude: -83.1263 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 34.97 Longitude: -83.12001 Paddler input for Chattooga River, Georgia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Chattooga River, Blue Ridge Mountains, Georgia Local climate location: HIGHLANDS 2 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Old Edwards Inn and Spa, Highlands 6 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 7 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 ... Sapphire Valley Resort, Sapphire 9 miles away Scenic mountain views provide the perfect backdrop for this four-season resort. Hotel rooms, condominiums, and houses are nestled in the Blue Ridge mountains but are surrounded by activities for the e...   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 Chattooga River, Georgia List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Chattooga River, 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 Chattooga River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Chattooga River.   Whitewater Near Chattooga River: Chattooga River, Jackson/Macon County , 0 miles away, Class III-IV - 5 miles long (Bullpen Bridge to Burrell's Ford) Chattooga River - East Fork, Oconee County , 3 miles away, Class -blank- - 2.46 miles long (Walhalla Fish Hatchery to Chattooga) Chattooga River, Oconee SC/ Rabun GA County , 3 miles away, Class II-V - 11.3 miles long (Burrell's Ford to Highway 28 Bridge) Chattooga River, Jackson County , 3 miles away, Class V - 6 miles long (North Carolina 1107 to Bull Pen Bridge) Chattooga River - East Fork, Oconee County , 4 miles away, Class -blank- - 1.9 miles long (Highway 107 to Walhalla Fish Hatchery) Big Creek, Rabun County , 5 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 2 miles long (Highway 28 to Overflow Creek) Chattooga River - West Fork, Rabun County , 6 miles away, Class I-II - 5 miles long (Overflow Creek Road Bridge to Highway 28 Boater's Access) Whitewater River, Jackson/Transylvania County , 6 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 4 miles long (Bullpen Road to Highway 281) Cullasaja River, Macon County , 6 miles away, Class I-III+(V+) - 5 miles long (Ravenel Lake to Mirror Lake) Clear Creek, Macon/Rabun County , 6 miles away, Class III+(V+) - 2 miles long (Off Highway 28 Into Overflow Creek)   Ski Areas Near Chattooga River: Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 13 miles away, 225 vertical feet Sky Valley, Georgia , 16 miles away, 210 vertical feet Cataloochee, North Carolina , 32 miles away, 740 vertical feet Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 50 miles away, 600 vertical feet Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 69 miles away, 700 vertical feet Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 109 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Ski Beech, North Carolina , 110 miles away, 830 vertical feet Hawksnest, North Carolina , 111 miles away, 619 vertical feet Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 121 miles away, 365 vertical feet   Hotels Near Chattooga River: Old Edwards Inn and Spa, Highlands , 6 miles away The Inn at Half Mile Farm, Highlands , 7 miles away Sapphire Valley Resort, Sapphire , 9 miles away Holiday Inn Express Dillard, Ga, Dillard , 18 miles away Knights Inn Dillard, Dillard , 19 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Chattooga River: Burrells Ford Campground, Oconee County, 1 miles away Ammons Branch Campground, Macon County, 2 miles away Moody Spring Campground, Oconee County, 4 miles away   Trails Near Chattooga River: Ellicott Rock Trail, Macon County , 1 miles away Burrells Ford Trail, Rabun County , 4 miles away Winding Stairs Trail, Oconee County , 4 miles away Foothills Trail, Oconee County , 5 miles away Foothills Trail, Oconee County , 5 miles away   National Parks Near Chattooga River: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 49 miles away Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 52 miles away   Golf Courses Near Chattooga River: Fairfield Sapphire Valley Sapphire Mountain Golf Club, Cashiers , 6 miles away Wade Hampton Golf Club, Cashiers , 6 miles away Headwaters Golf Club, Cashiers , 6 miles away   Lakes Near Chattooga River