Georgia whitewater - Chattooga River, Blue Ridge Mountains, Oconee SC/ Rabun GA County Oconee SC/ Rabun GA county, Burrell's Ford to Highway 28 Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-V     11.3 miles   The natural beauty of Oconee SC/ Rabun GA County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have people coming here. The Burrell's Ford to Highway 28 Bridge section of Chattooga River in Georgia is 11.3 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II-V section. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Seneca, as you can see on the road map further down. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of people. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better     reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. 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 runs in this state are not easy. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. You can enjoy this stretch more if you take your time, so why not pack your camping stuff too. The Burrell's Ford to Highway 28 Bridge stretch is one of many paddling stretches in this river system. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. When you're paddling down a Blue Ridge Mountains river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. Briefly about the general area: Yep, outdoors enjoyable stuff truly   is plentiful here in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Big Bend Falls is always fun to check out, and there's great hiking along the Burrells Ford Trail. A fine place near Chattooga River is Salt Trough Gap, and the Ellicott Rock Trail offers hiking at its best. All the water falling down from the sky makes Chattooga River a wet place; throughout March this area sees the most rain while April is the month with the least amount of precipitation. This river is so great. Throughout the warmest time of the year highs here at Chattooga River get into the 70's. When the night sets in temperatures dip down into the 50's. High temperatures all through the winter are normally in the 40's; overnight lows in the 20's for Chattooga River. Chattooga River, Burrell's Ford to Highway 28 Bridge road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-V Length: 11.3 miles Average Gradient: 43 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 34.97451 Longitude: -83.11613 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 34.91928 Longitude: -83.16858 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 5 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Old Edwards Inn and Spa, Highlands 7 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 8 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, Rabun/Oconee County , 3 miles away, Class III-V(V+) - 5 miles long (Bull Pen Bridge to Burrells Ford Bridge) Chattooga River, Jackson/Macon County , 3 miles away, Class III-IV - 5 miles long (Bullpen Bridge to Burrell's Ford) Chattooga River - West Fork, Rabun County , 4 miles away, Class I-II - 5 miles long (Overflow Creek Road Bridge to Highway 28 Boater's Access) Big Creek, Rabun County , 4 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 2 miles long (Highway 28 to Overflow Creek) Chattooga River - East Fork, Oconee County , 4 miles away, Class -blank- - 2.46 miles long (Walhalla Fish Hatchery to Chattooga) Chattooga River, Rabun GA / Oconee SC County , 5 miles away, Class II - 7 miles long (Highway 28 Putin to Earl's Ford) Chattooga River, Rabun GA / Oconee SC County , 5 miles away, Class II - 7 miles long (Highway 28 Putin to Earl's Ford) Holcombe Creek, Rabun County , 5 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 1.9 miles long (FS Road 86B bridge to Three Forks of West Fork Chattooga) Overflow Creek, Rabun County , 6 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 5 miles long (USFS Road 86B to Overflow Creek Road Bridge) 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 , 12 miles away, 225 vertical feet Sky Valley, Georgia , 15 miles away, 210 vertical feet Cataloochee, North Carolina , 35 miles away, 740 vertical feet Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 52 miles away, 600 vertical feet Wolf Ridge, North Carolina , 72 miles away, 700 vertical feet   Hotels Near Chattooga River: Old Edwards Inn and Spa, Highlands , 7 miles away Hampton Inn Highlands NC, Highlands , 7 miles away The Inn at Half Mile Farm, Highlands , 8 miles away Sapphire Valley Resort, Sapphire , 12 miles away Holiday Inn Express DILLARD, Dillard , 17 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Chattooga River: Burrells Ford Campground, Oconee County, 2 miles away Moody Spring Campground, Oconee County, 4 miles away Camp Chatuga, Mountain Rest, 4 miles away   Trails Near Chattooga River: Burrells Ford Trail, Rabun County , 1 miles away Ellicott Rock Trail, Macon County , 4 miles away Winding Stairs Trail, Oconee County , 4 miles away Three Forks Trail, Rabun County , 5 miles away Foothills Trail, Oconee County , 7 miles away   National Parks Near Chattooga River: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 50 miles away Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 55 miles away   Lakes Near Chattooga River