Georgia whitewater - Coosawattee River, Gilmer County Gilmer county, GA Route 5 to Carter's Lake section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     11 miles   The General Store @ Eagle Mtn. now has Villa rentals to add to the enjoyment of paddling the Coosawattee, and can provide shuttle service to and from the river. Its a great place to spend the day, and now, you can even spend several days if you wish.  Check them out!! Says Don Williams Ran the kayak trip from the General Store this past Memorial Day weekend it was great.The Store was full of customers, but they tried to make everyone feel very special. Great Folks and a great 2hr trip Says Jim Davis The Coosawattee General Store is now     offering kayaks/tubes for the stretch that runs through Coosawattee River Resort. Says Ann Miller This section of Coosawattee River is 11 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. The put-in location is a short drive from Calhoun, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Georgia are often tougher than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling rivers. This section has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for   more. There are no other sections to paddle along Coosawattee River than the GA Route 5 to Carter's Lake section. The nature scenery of Georgia and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. The campgrounds here at Coosawattee River are pretty good. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Briefly about the general area: High temperatures at Coosawattee River through the months of summer are in the 80's, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. Daytime highs through the wintertime are in the 40's; during the dark hours in the winter at Coosawattee River temperatures fall to the 20's. The high level of precipitation makes Coosawattee River a relatively wet place; the month of March is the wettest with most of the rain while October is the month with the least amount of precipitation. Coosawattee River, GA Route 5 to Carter's Lake road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-II Length: 11 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 34.66979 Longitude: -84.49991 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 34.61529 Longitude: -84.671 Paddler input for Coosawattee River, Georgia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Coosawattee River, Georgia Local climate location: DALTON 10 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Mountain View Inn, East Ellijay 7 miles away The Best Western Mountain View Inn rests on a mountaintop in East Ellijay, the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Featuring tremendous mountain vistas, an indoor heated pool and hot tub, multiple... Super 8 Motels - Jasper, Jasper 14 miles away Welcome to the Super 8 in Jasper, GA with easy access to I-575. Jasper is the first Mountain City of Georgia. We are also the Marble Capital of Georgia. We are conveniently located near all of the maj... Microtel Inn & Suites Jasper, Jasper 14 miles away Welcome to the Microtel Inn and Suites Jasper. This discount hotel in Jasper, Georgia offers easy access to Interstate I 575, and is ideally situated near Jasper area leisure and business attractions....   All Georgia Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Georgia. Books about whitewater paddling on Coosawattee River, Georgia List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Coosawattee 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 Calhoun, Georgia Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Calhoun, Georgia, the metro area neareast to Coosawattee River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Coosawattee River.   Whitewater Near Coosawattee River: Mountaintown Creek, Gilmer County , 2 miles away, Class I-II - 8.8 miles long (GA Route 282 to Ridgeway Park) Talking Rock Creek, Pickens/Gilmer/Gordon/Murray County , 5 miles away, Class I-III - 6.5 miles long (GA Highway 5 in Blaine to GA Highway 136) Talking Rock Creek, Pickens/Gilmer/Gordon/Murray County , 5 miles away, Class I-III - 18 miles long (GA Highway 136 to Carters Lake Reservoir) Mountaintown Creek, Gilmer County , 5 miles away, Class I-II - 8 miles long (Highway 52w to Highway 282w) Cartecay River, Gilmer County , 10 miles away, Class II(III) - 2 miles long (Stegall Mill Road to DNR) Cartecay River, Gilmer County , 10 miles away, Class I-II - 8 miles long (GA Route 52 to Lower Cartecay Road) Holly Creek, Murray County , 10 miles away, Class IV(V) - 3.21 miles long (Cohutta Wilderness) Clear Creek, Gilmer County , 11 miles away, Class I-III - 2 miles long (Clear Creek Road to Cartecay River) Cartecay River, Gilmer County , 11 miles away, Class I-II+(III) - 2.1 miles long (Lower Cartecay Road to Stegall Mill Road Road) Mill Creek, Murray County , 15 miles away, Class III-V+ - 3 miles long (Along Mill Creek Road)   Ski Areas Near Coosawattee River: Sky Valley, Georgia , 87 miles away, 210 vertical feet Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 90 miles away, 225 vertical feet Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 93 miles away, 600 vertical feet   Hotels Near Coosawattee River: Best Western Mountain View Inn, East Ellijay , 7 miles away Super 8 Motels - Jasper, Jasper , 14 miles away Microtel Inn & Suites Jasper, Jasper , 14 miles away Best Western Fairwinds Inn & Suites, Chatsworth , 14 miles away Key West Inn Chatsworth, Chatsworth , 15 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Coosawattee River: Plum Nelly Campground, Ellijay, 4 miles away Nelly Plum Campground, Ellijay, 6 miles away Talona Creek Campground, Talking Rock, 8 miles away   Trails Near Coosawattee River: Bear Creek Trail, Gilmer County , 11 miles away Mountaintown Creek Trail, Gilmer County , 11 miles away Emery Creek Trail, Gilmer County , 12 miles away Songbird Trail, Murray County , 13 miles away Grassy Mountain Tower Trail, Murray County , 14 miles away   National Parks Near Coosawattee River: Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Atlanta - GA , 42 miles away Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, Atlanta - GA , 53 miles away