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

Rabun GA / Oconee SC county, Earls Ford to Route 76 Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III+(IV)     13 miles
  The Earls Ford to Route 76 Bridge section of Chattooga River is 13 miles long and is a class II-III+(IV) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. If you're coming from Seneca it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good rivers for that around here. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your sleeping bag. The
    nature scenery of Rabun GA / Oconee SC County and the playfulness of the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is
a very popular destination. The campgrounds here at Chattooga River are pretty good. The average Georgia whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master than those in other states, so don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. The beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains is a great plus for this river. This is not the only paddling stretch in this river system, there are others too. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came.

Briefly
 
about the general area:
All through the warmest time of the year, highs generally are in the 80's at Chattooga River. Through the moonlight hours it's mostly in the 50's. Highs throughout the winter are usually in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Chattooga River are in the 20's. Chattooga River is a wet location that gets much rainfall; the month with most of the rain is March, and July is when it's the driest.
Have a delightful hiking adventure along the Chattooga Trail.

Chattooga River, Earls Ford to Route 76 Bridge road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III+(IV)
Length: 13 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.91889
Longitude: -83.16861

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.81359
Longitude: -83.3064

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Current weather conditions at Chattooga River, Blue Ridge Mountains, Georgia
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Local climate location: COWEETA EXP STATION 9 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Hampton Inn Highlands NC, Highlands
11 miles away
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Old Edwards Inn and Spa, Highlands
11 miles away
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Days Inn Clayton, Clayton
11 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-III+(IV) - 13 miles long (Earls Ford to Route 76 Bridge)
Whetstone Creek, Oconee County , 1 miles away, Class II-III(V) - 1.5 miles long (Sandy Ford Access Road to Sandy Ford)
Warwoman Creek, Rabun County , 1 miles away, Class II-III - 7.2 miles long (Earl's Ford Road to Chattooga River)
Chattooga River, Rabun GA / Oconee SC County , 3 miles away, Class II - 7 miles long (Highway 28 Putin to Earl's Ford)
Chattooga River, Rabun GA / Oconee SC County , 3 miles away, Class II - 7 miles long (Highway 28 Putin to Earl's Ford)
Chauga River, Oconee County , 5 miles away, Class II-III(V) - 5.4 miles long (Route 193 to Route 290/Cassidy Bridge)
Chattooga River - West Fork, Rabun County , 5 miles away, Class I-II - 5 miles long (Overflow Creek Road Bridge to Highway 28 Boater's Access)
Chauga River, Oconee County , 5 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 3 miles long (Verner Mill Road to Blackwell Bridge)
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)
 Ski Areas Near Chattooga River:
Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 10 miles away, 225 vertical feet
Sky Valley, Georgia , 10 miles away, 210 vertical feet
Cataloochee, North Carolina , 41 miles away, 740 vertical feet
Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 52 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Wolf Ridge, North Carolina , 80 miles away, 700 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Chattooga River:
Hampton Inn Highlands NC, Highlands , 11 miles away
Old Edwards Inn and Spa, Highlands , 11 miles away
Days Inn Clayton, Clayton , 11 miles away
Quality Inn & Suites Mt. Chalet, Clayton , 11 miles away
Americas Best Value Inn/Clayton, Clayton , 11 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Chattooga River:
Cassidy Bridge Campground, Oconee County, 5 miles away
Christian's warwoman Campground, Clayton, 7 miles away
Camp Chatuga, Mountain Rest, 7 miles away
 Trails Near Chattooga River:
Chattooga Trail, Rabun County , 2 miles away
Bartram Trail, Rabun County , 6 miles away
Burrells Ford Trail, Rabun County , 7 miles away
Three Forks Trail, Rabun County , 7 miles away
Ellicott Rock Trail, Macon County , 11 miles away
 National Parks Near Chattooga River:
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 51 miles away
Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 63 miles away
 Lakes Near Chattooga River

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