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   This stretch of Chattooga River is 5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III-V(V+) section of whitewater. The wonderful Rabun/Oconee County scenery and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. There are so many sections to paddle in this river system, the Bull Pen Bridge to Burrells Ford Bridge section is just one of many. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's perfect for a one day trip. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away     from the river if you want to stay the night, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature have a lot of people coming here. Whitewater paddling here in the Blue Ridge Mountains is a great experience. The put-in location is a short drive from Seneca, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The average Georgia whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be harder to run than those in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. Briefly about the general area: The high level of rain makes Chattooga River a pretty wet place; throughout the month   of March you get the most rain around here; the driest month of the year is April. It's always tremendous to pop by Spoonauger Falls; there are splendid places to discover along the Ellicott Rock Trail. This river has it all. Put some time aside to spend at Kings Creek Falls since you're here at Chattooga River, and don't leave Chattooga River without first going for a hike along the Burrells Ford Trail. Summertime brings highs in the 70's to Chattooga River. Summer overnight lows plunge down to the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 40's; after the sun is down all through the wintertime temperatures at Chattooga River fall into the 20's. There's no way anybody can get bored here in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Ellicott Rock is something you shouldn't miss if you're here at Chattooga River, and if you're here why not pop by 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 Old Edwards Inn and Spa welcomes visitors to North Carolina's high country with its award-winning blend of relaxed luxury recognized worldwide. The welcoming influences of Old-Europe architecture lend... Hampton Inn Highlands NC, Highlands 7 miles away The Hampton Inn Highlands hotel in Highlands North Carolina is located one block off Main Street on Hwy. 106 in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Visitors to Highlands North Carolina enjoy area a... 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 ...   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 Ridge, North Carolina , 69 miles away, 700 vertical feet   Hotels Near Chattooga River: Old Edwards Inn and Spa, Highlands , 6 miles away Hampton Inn Highlands NC, Highlands , 7 miles away The Inn at Half Mile Farm, Highlands , 7 miles away Sapphire Valley Resort, Sapphire , 9 miles away Holiday Inn Express DILLARD, Dillard , 18 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