Georgia whitewater - Cooper Creek, Blue Ridge Mountains, Fannin County Fannin county, USFS Route 33 to Mulky Creek Camp section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     5.2 miles   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 many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. The campgrounds here at Cooper Creek are pretty good. The USFS Route 33 to Mulky Creek Camp section of Cooper Creek in Georgia is 5.2 miles long and is a class II-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The USFS Route 33 to Mulky Creek Camp stretch     is the only paddling stretch along Cooper Creek. On this section you do get some distance, it's perfect for a one day trip. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. The wonderful Fannin County scenery and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. Whitewater paddling here in the Blue Ridge Mountains is a great experience. Briefly about the general area: Throughout the days of summer at Cooper Creek temperatures are commonly in the 80's, and through the night it cools down to the 60's. Highs through the winter are mostly in the 40's, and after the sun is down during the winter   temperatures at Cooper Creek fall into the 20's. If you want a good time in the great outdoors just come on up to the Blue Ridge Mountains. Sea Creek Falls is always fun to check out, and there are delightful places to discover along the Benton Mackaye Trail. The surroundings of this river have so much to offer. A perfect site to take a look at next to Cooper Creek is Cavender Gap, and going for a hike on the Duncan Ridge Trail is always a good adventure. Cooper Creek typically gets a lot of rain; during the month of March you get the most rain around here while October is the month with the least amount of precipitation. Cooper Creek, USFS Route 33 to Mulky Creek Camp road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 5.2 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 34.7584 Longitude: -84.03061 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 34.7433 Longitude: -84.12471 Paddler input for Cooper Creek, Georgia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Cooper Creek, Blue Ridge Mountains, Georgia Local climate location: COPPERHILL 17 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Holiday Inn Express Blairsville, Georgia, Blairsville 11 miles away The Holiday Inn Express Blairsville Hotel is nestled in the beautiful North Georgia Mountains. We are located in downtown Blairsville and conveniently adjacent to Butternut Creek Golf Course which is ... Best Western Milton Inn, Blairsville 11 miles away At the Best Western Milton Inn, Southern hospitality and fresh mountain air will greet you upon your arrival. Blairsville is nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It is home of the ann... Econo Lodge Dahlonega, Dahlonega 13 miles away Welcome to the Econo Lodge near North Georgia College and State University. We are conveniently located a short drive from award winning wineries and just 12 miles from the Georgia Premium Outlet Mall...   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 Cooper Creek, Georgia List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Cooper Creek, 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 Cooper Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Cooper Creek.   Whitewater Near Cooper Creek: Toccoa River, Fannin County , 8 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 13.5 miles long (Deep Hole Recreation Area to Sandy Bottoms) Etowah River, Lumpkin County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 2 miles long (Above Hightower Road) Blood Mountain Creek, Lumpkin County , 9 miles away, Class III-V - 1 miles long (to Dicks Creek) Dicks Creek, Lumpkin County , 11 miles away, Class V - 0.75 miles long (WMA Gate to Waters Creek Campground) Etowah River, Lumpkin County , 11 miles away, Class II(III) - 10.5 miles long (Hightower Road to US 19) Dicks Creek, Lumpkin County , 12 miles away, Class IV - 2 miles long (Waters Creek Campground to Turners Corner) Helton Creek, Union County , 12 miles away, Class -blank- - 3 miles long (US 19 to Nottelly River) Frogtown Creek, Lumpkin County , 12 miles away, Class III-V(V+) - 2.9 miles long (US 19 to US 19 at Turners Corner) Yahoola Creek, Lumpkin County , 14 miles away, Class I-IV - 6 miles long (US 19 North of Dahlonega to US 19) Yahoola Creek, Lumpkin County , 14 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 6 miles long (US 19 to Chestatee River)   Ski Areas Near Cooper Creek: Sky Valley, Georgia , 51 miles away, 210 vertical feet Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 55 miles away, 225 vertical feet Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 65 miles away, 600 vertical feet Cataloochee, North Carolina , 82 miles away, 740 vertical feet Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 128 miles away, 700 vertical feet Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 172 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Ski Beech, North Carolina , 173 miles away, 830 vertical feet Hawksnest, North Carolina , 174 miles away, 619 vertical feet Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 185 miles away, 365 vertical feet   Hotels Near Cooper Creek: Holiday Inn Express Blairsville, Georgia, Blairsville , 11 miles away Best Western Milton Inn, Blairsville , 11 miles away Econo Lodge Dahlonega, Dahlonega , 13 miles away Super 8 Motel - Dahlonega, Dahlonega , 15 miles away Holiday Inn Express Dahlonega, Georgia, Dahlonega , 15 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Cooper Creek: Two wheels Only Motorcycle Resort, Suches, 1 miles away Skeenah Campground, Fannin County, 7 miles away Skeenah Mill Campground, Suches, 7 miles away   Trails Near Cooper Creek: Duncan Ridge Trail, Union County , 4 miles away Benton Mackaye Trail, Fannin County , 6 miles away Black Mountain Trail, Union County , 7 miles away Coosa Backcountry Trail, Union County , 11 miles away DeSoto Falls Trail, Lumpkin County , 11 miles away   National Parks Near Cooper Creek: Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Atlanta - GA , 47 miles away Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, Atlanta - GA , 61 miles away   Lakes Near Cooper Creek