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   If you're coming from Seneca it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. This stretch of Chattooga River in Georgia is 11.3 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-V section of whitewater. This river system is full of great paddling sections, the Burrell's Ford to Highway 28 Bridge section is just one of them. This section has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so why not pack your camping stuff too. The scenic beauty of Oconee SC/ Rabun GA County and the water     flowing gracefully down Chattooga River beats anything. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Georgia you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. The wild scenery of the Blue Ridge Mountains is great. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Briefly about the general area: Lots of fun awaits you   along this river. High temperatures at Chattooga River during the summertime months are in the 70's. Once the sun is down it drops down to the 50's. Through the winter highs are in the 40's while Chattooga River night low temperatures throughout the wintertime are in the 20's. Chattooga River gets a large amount of water; the wettest month of the year is regularly March, that's the one that rains the most; the driest of the months is April. Don't leave Chattooga River without first going for a hike along the Burrells Ford Trail It's always pleasant to stop by Big Bend Falls. So many cool things to do in the Blue Ridge Mountains, not enough time. You might want to pay a visit to Salt Trough Gap if you're here at Chattooga River, and great hiking is available along the Ellicott Rock Trail. 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 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 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 ... Sapphire Valley Resort, Sapphire 12 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, 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 Laurel, North Carolina , 72 miles away, 700 vertical feet Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 111 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Ski Beech, North Carolina , 112 miles away, 830 vertical feet Hawksnest, North Carolina , 113 miles away, 619 vertical feet Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 124 miles away, 365 vertical feet   Hotels Near Chattooga River: Old Edwards Inn and Spa, 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, Ga, Dillard , 17 miles away Knights Inn 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