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   This stretch of Chattooga River in Rabun GA / Oconee SC County is 7 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II section. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Seneca, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. There are so many sections to paddle in this river system, the Highway 28 Putin to Earl's Ford section is just one of many. The river winds through the Blue Ridge Mountains and you get great scenery. On this section you do get some distance, it's perfect for a one day trip. Whitewater     rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so keep in mind that many runs in this state are not easy. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good rivers for that around here. The campgrounds here at Chattooga River are pretty good. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The nature scenery of Rabun GA / Oconee SC County and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. Briefly about the general area: Chattooga River is a rather wet place mostly with a lot of rain; March is the wettest month with most rain; July is the month with the   least moisture. There's no way somebody can get bored here in the Blue Ridge Mountains. If you're here, you might as well have a look at Big Shoals; why not take a refreshing hike along the Three Forks Trail. At this river you will always have a good time. During the summer, highs generally are in the 80's at Chattooga River. Throughout the moonlight hours it's frequently in the 50's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 40's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at Chattooga River. Put some time aside to spend at Big Shoals while you're here at Chattooga River, and hiking is a popular thing to do around Chattooga River; Burrells Ford Trail is a pleasant local trail. 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 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: 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 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 9 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 ... Holiday Inn Express Dillard, Ga, Dillard 14 miles away The Holiday Inn Express Dillard Hotel is a quality excellence award winning hotel. We are centrally located to Highlands, NC, Helen, GA, Cherokee NC, and the NE GA Mountians.We are the only Hotel in D...   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 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 Laurel, North Carolina , 76 miles away, 700 vertical feet Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 116 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Ski Beech, North Carolina , 117 miles away, 830 vertical feet Hawksnest, North Carolina , 118 miles away, 619 vertical feet Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 128 miles away, 365 vertical feet   Hotels Near Chattooga River: Old Edwards Inn and Spa, Highlands , 9 miles away The Inn at Half Mile Farm, Highlands , 9 miles away Holiday Inn Express Dillard, Ga, Dillard , 14 miles away Clayton-Days Inn, Clayton , 14 miles away Knights Inn Dillard, Dillard , 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