Georgia whitewater - Chestatee River, Blue Ridge Mountains, Lumpkin County Lumpkin county, Turners Corner to Grindle Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III+     11.4 miles   The Turners Corner to Grindle Bridge section of Chestatee River is 11.4 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II-III+ section. The scenic beauty of Georgia and the playfulness of the water have people coming here. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. There are plenty of hotels here if you want to spend a night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. There are some good stretches to paddle in this river system, the Turners Corner to Grindle Bridge     stretch is one of them. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Whitewater paddling here in the Blue Ridge Mountains is a great experience. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. The starting point is not too far from Gainesville, as you can see on the road map further down. This stretch is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your camp stove. Briefly about the general area: Throughout the months of summer here at Chestatee River, high temperatures usually reach the 80's, and the   night is fairly chillier of course, mostly in the 60's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 40's, and nighttime lows at Chestatee River throughout the wintertime generally fall into the 20's. All the water falling down from the sky makes Chestatee River a wet spot; March is when you get the most rain here, and October is when it's the driest. Chestatee River, Turners Corner to Grindle Bridge road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III+ Length: 11.4 miles Average Gradient: 20 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 34.6631 Longitude: -83.90081 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 34.5609 Longitude: -83.8707 Paddler input for Chestatee River, Georgia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Chestatee River, Blue Ridge Mountains, Georgia Local climate location: BLAIRSVILLE EXP STN 23 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Pura Vida USA, Dahlonega 3 miles away Pura Vida USA is a yoga and wellness-focused bed & breakfast resort located on 72 acres near the historic gold-rush town of Dahlonega, GA. Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Pura V... Holiday Inn Express Dahlonega, Georgia, Dahlonega 8 miles away Dahlonega, home to the first major Gold Rush in the US. The Holiday Inn Express Dahlonega Hotel is a luxurious 3 story hotel in the heart of the Southern Appalachian Mountains with excellent mountain... Dahlonega Days Inn (Hwy 19 & Hwy 60), Dahlonega 8 miles away The Days Inn Dahlonega is located off of GA 400 Hwy 60. We are one mile from Historic Dahlonega Square, home of the first Gold Rush in the United States and North Georgia College and State University...   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 Chestatee River, Georgia List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Chestatee 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 Gainesville, Georgia Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Gainesville, Georgia, the metro area neareast to Chestatee River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Chestatee River.   Whitewater Near Chestatee River: Chestatee River, Lumpkin County , 3 miles away, Class III-IV - 2.1 miles long (Grindle Falls Road to Copper Mine) Tesnatee Creek, White/Lumpkin County , 4 miles away, Class I-III - 3 miles long (County Road 5976 to Old Copper Mine Road) Frogtown Creek, Lumpkin County , 4 miles away, Class III-V(V+) - 2.9 miles long (US 19 to US 19 at Turners Corner) Dicks Creek, Lumpkin County , 4 miles away, Class IV - 2 miles long (Waters Creek Campground to Turners Corner) Chestatee River, Lumpkin County , 4 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 32 miles long (Coppermine to Lake Lanier) Dicks Creek, Lumpkin County , 5 miles away, Class V - 0.75 miles long (WMA Gate to Waters Creek Campground) Blood Mountain Creek, Lumpkin County , 7 miles away, Class III-V - 1 miles long (to Dicks Creek) Yahoola Creek, Lumpkin County , 8 miles away, Class I-IV - 6 miles long (US 19 North of Dahlonega to US 19) Yahoola Creek, Lumpkin County , 8 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 6 miles long (US 19 to Chestatee River) Helton Creek, Union County , 8 miles away, Class -blank- - 3 miles long (US 19 to Nottelly River)   Ski Areas Near Chestatee River: Sky Valley, Georgia , 42 miles away, 210 vertical feet Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 46 miles away, 225 vertical feet Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 66 miles away, 600 vertical feet Cataloochee, North Carolina , 77 miles away, 740 vertical feet Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 122 miles away, 700 vertical feet Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 165 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Ski Beech, North Carolina , 165 miles away, 830 vertical feet Hawksnest, North Carolina , 167 miles away, 619 vertical feet Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 177 miles away, 365 vertical feet   Hotels Near Chestatee River: Pura Vida USA, Dahlonega , 3 miles away Holiday Inn Express Dahlonega, Georgia, Dahlonega , 8 miles away Dahlonega Days Inn (Hwy 19 & Hwy 60), Dahlonega , 8 miles away Super 8 Motel - Dahlonega, Dahlonega , 8 miles away Econo Lodge Dahlonega, Dahlonega , 8 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Chestatee River: Paradise Valley Campground, Cleveland, 3 miles away Water Creek Campground, Lumpkin County, 4 miles away Brookside Camp Ground, Cleveland, 4 miles away   Trails Near Chestatee River: DeSoto Falls Trail, Lumpkin County , 7 miles away Whitly Gap Trail, White County , 7 miles away Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Union County , 8 miles away Raven Cliff Falls Trail, White County , 8 miles away Chattahoochee Trail, Union County , 9 miles away   National Parks Near Chestatee River: Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Atlanta - GA , 47 miles away Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, Atlanta - GA , 60 miles away   Lakes Near Chestatee River