Georgia whitewater - Chattooga River - West Fork, Blue Ridge Mountains, Rabun County Rabun county, Overflow Creek Road Bridge to Highway 28 Boater's Access section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     5 miles   The starting point is not too far from Seneca, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The natural beauty of Georgia and the cool fresh water beats anything. This section of Chattooga River - West Fork is 5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-II section. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while have a lot of people coming here. This is a pretty decent length section, suitable for an afternoon trip. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging     than the national average, so better not forget that rivers here are less forgiving. The Overflow Creek Road Bridge to Highway 28 Boater's Access section is one of many paddling sections in this river system. The river winds through the Blue Ridge Mountains and you get great scenery. 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. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. There's camping available near Chattooga River - West Fork. Briefly about the general area: For the period of the warmest time of the year at Chattooga River - West Fork temperatures are frequently in the 80's with night lows in the 50's. Through the winter the   highs are generally in the 40's with temperatures at Chattooga River - West Fork dipping down into the 20's during winter nights. A great deal of precipitation falls at Chattooga River - West Fork; the wettest month of the year is ordinarily March, that's the one that rains the most, and the driest of the months is July. Going for a hike along the Burrells Ford Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this neighborhood; Pigpen Gap is around here, and is a great place. These mountains rock, just look at all the amusing things to do in the Blue Ridge Mountains. While you're here at Chattooga River - West Fork you can take a hike along the Three Forks Trail. Chattooga River - West Fork, Overflow Creek Road Bridge to Highway 28 Boater's Access road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-II Length: 5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 34.9494 Longitude: -83.20611 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 34.90959 Longitude: -83.1795 Paddler input for Chattooga River - West Fork, Georgia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Chattooga River - West Fork, Blue Ridge Mountains, Georgia Local climate location: COWEETA EXP STATION 7 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 - West Fork, Georgia List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Chattooga River - West Fork, 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 - West Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Chattooga River - West Fork.   Whitewater Near Chattooga River - West Fork: Chattooga River, Rabun GA / Oconee SC County , 2 miles away, Class II - 7 miles long (Highway 28 Putin to Earl's Ford) Chattooga River, Rabun GA / Oconee SC County , 2 miles away, Class II - 7 miles long (Highway 28 Putin to Earl's Ford) Big Creek, Rabun County , 2 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 2 miles long (Highway 28 to Overflow Creek) Holcombe Creek, Rabun County , 3 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 1.9 miles long (FS Road 86B bridge to Three Forks of West Fork Chattooga) Overflow Creek, Rabun County , 3 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 5 miles long (USFS Road 86B to Overflow Creek Road Bridge) Chattooga River, Oconee SC/ Rabun GA County , 4 miles away, Class II-V - 11.3 miles long (Burrell's Ford to Highway 28 Bridge) Clear Creek, Macon/Rabun County , 4 miles away, Class III+(V+) - 2 miles long (Off Highway 28 Into Overflow Creek) Chattooga River, Rabun GA / Oconee SC County , 5 miles away, Class II-III+(IV) - 13 miles long (Earls Ford to Route 76 Bridge) Chattooga River, Rabun GA / Oconee SC County , 5 miles away, Class II-III+(IV) - 13 miles long (Earls Ford to Route 76 Bridge) Warwoman Creek, Rabun County , 5 miles away, Class II-III - 7.2 miles long (Earl's Ford Road to Chattooga River)   Ski Areas Near Chattooga River - West Fork: Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 9 miles away, 225 vertical feet Sky Valley, Georgia , 12 miles away, 210 vertical feet Cataloochee, North Carolina , 37 miles away, 740 vertical feet Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 51 miles away, 600 vertical feet Wolf Ridge, North Carolina , 75 miles away, 700 vertical feet   Hotels Near Chattooga River - West Fork: 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 Holiday Inn Express DILLARD, Dillard , 14 miles away Knights Inn Dillard, Dillard , 14 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Chattooga River - West Fork: Camp Chatuga, Mountain Rest, 5 miles away Blue Valley Campground, Macon County, 5 miles away Burrells Ford Campground, Oconee County, 6 miles away   Trails Near Chattooga River - West Fork: Burrells Ford Trail, Rabun County , 2 miles away Three Forks Trail, Rabun County , 3 miles away Ellicott Rock Trail, Macon County , 6 miles away Chattooga Trail, Rabun County , 7 miles away Winding Stairs Trail, Oconee County , 7 miles away   National Parks Near Chattooga River - West Fork: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 49 miles away Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 58 miles away   Lakes Near Chattooga River - West Fork