Georgia whitewater - Chattooga River, Blue Ridge Mountains, Rabun GA / Oconee SC County

Rabun GA / Oconee SC county, Highway 28 Putin to Earl's Ford section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II     7 miles
  The put-in is not too far from Seneca, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The Highway 28 Putin to Earl's Ford section of Chattooga River in Rabun GA / Oconee SC County is 7 miles long and has been rated as a class II section by American Whitewater. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Georgia are often tougher than in other states, so keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if
    you make reservations in advance you're all set. This stretch has has enough mileage, good for a one day paddling trip. The beautiful scenery of Rabun GA / Oconee SC County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle.
Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. There are plenty of other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains scenery is an added bonus. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling rivers.

Briefly about the general area:
Why not take a refreshing hike along the Burrells Ford Trail, and a short tour to Big Shoals is always
 
worthwhile. Chattooga River sees pretty high levels of rainfall; March is when you get the most rain here; the driest month is July.
If you want a perfect time in the great outdoors just come on up to the Blue Ridge Mountains. Big Shoals is a great spot to stop by near Chattooga River; do take a hike on the Three Forks Trail. High temperatures at Chattooga River through the days of summer are in the 80's. Once the sun is down it plunges down to the 50's. Through the winter this place gets highs in the 40's; overnight lows at Chattooga River through the wintertime commonly descend into the 20's. Lots of fun awaits you along this river.

Chattooga River, Highway 28 Putin to Earl's Ford road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II
Length: 7 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.91999
Longitude: -83.17

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.87939
Longitude: -83.2286

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Local climate location: COWEETA EXP STATION 8 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Old Edwards Inn and Spa, Highlands
9 miles away
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9 miles away
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The Inn at Half Mile Farm, Highlands
9 miles away
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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.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Chattooga River.
 Whitewater Near Chattooga River:
Chattooga River, Rabun GA / Oconee SC County , 0 miles away, Class II - 7 miles long (Highway 28 Putin to Earl's Ford)
Chattooga River - West Fork, Rabun County , 2 miles away, Class I-II - 5 miles long (Overflow Creek Road Bridge to Highway 28 Boater's Access)
Chattooga River, Rabun GA / Oconee SC County , 3 miles away, Class II-III+(IV) - 13 miles long (Earls Ford to Route 76 Bridge)
Chattooga River, Rabun GA / Oconee SC County , 3 miles away, Class II-III+(IV) - 13 miles long (Earls Ford to Route 76 Bridge)
Warwoman Creek, Rabun County , 4 miles away, Class II-III - 7.2 miles long (Earl's Ford Road to Chattooga River)
Whetstone Creek, Oconee County , 4 miles away, Class II-III(V) - 1.5 miles long (Sandy Ford Access Road to Sandy Ford)
Holcombe Creek, Rabun County , 4 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 1.9 miles long (FS Road 86B bridge to Three Forks of West Fork Chattooga)
Big Creek, Rabun County , 4 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 2 miles long (Highway 28 to Overflow Creek)
Chauga River, Oconee County , 4 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 3 miles long (Verner Mill Road to Blackwell Bridge)
Overflow Creek, Rabun County , 4 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 5 miles long (USFS Road 86B to Overflow Creek Road Bridge)
 Ski Areas Near Chattooga River:
Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 10 miles away, 225 vertical feet
Sky Valley, Georgia , 12 miles away, 210 vertical feet
Cataloochee, North Carolina , 38 miles away, 740 vertical feet
Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 52 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Wolf Ridge, North Carolina , 76 miles away, 700 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Chattooga River:
Old Edwards Inn and Spa, Highlands , 9 miles away
Hampton Inn Highlands NC, Highlands , 9 miles away
The Inn at Half Mile Farm, Highlands , 9 miles away
Holiday Inn Express DILLARD, Dillard , 14 miles away
Days Inn Clayton, Clayton , 14 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Chattooga River:
Camp Chatuga, Mountain Rest, 4 miles away
Cassidy Bridge Campground, Oconee County, 7 miles away
Blue Valley Campground, Macon County, 7 miles away
 Trails Near Chattooga River:
Burrells Ford Trail, Rabun County , 3 miles away
Three Forks Trail, Rabun County , 5 miles away
Chattooga Trail, Rabun County , 5 miles away
Ellicott Rock Trail, Macon County , 8 miles away
Winding Stairs Trail, Oconee County , 8 miles away
 National Parks Near Chattooga River:
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 51 miles away
Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 59 miles away
 Lakes Near Chattooga River

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