Georgia whitewater - Dicks Creek, Blue Ridge Mountains, Lumpkin County
Lumpkin
county,
WMA Gate to Waters Creek Campground section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS V 0.75 miles
Well if this is where the big waterfall is. No Iw ould not raft it. Besides if you went way too far down you will run into private proprrty and You will be in huge trouble! For below the falls there are deep pools w/ trout and signs to keep out. What a pretty picture to take. GO with the right person which in my case took the wrong person, Who likes to stop Fish for awhile, see a fall, go on to next stop.Rest, enjoy and move to Desoto or Helen etc. I plan for now on to go to this area of GA 2 to 3 times a year to see the views. Pooh on some of your
state parks for camping. Says Kellie of Acworth
The put-in is not too far from Gainesville, as you can see on the road map further down. The wonderful Georgia scenery and the playfulness of the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The WMA Gate
to Waters Creek Campground stretch of Dicks Creek in Lumpkin County is 0.75 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class V section. Whitewater paddling here in the Blue Ridge Mountains is a great experience. There are a few other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so
you'd better keep in mind that many runs in this state are not easy. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have a lot of people coming here. This is a very short stretch so you'd better
be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of spots for that.
Briefly about the general area: A glorious spot to explore in the neighborhood of Dicks Creek is Long Gap, and going
for a hike on the DeSoto Falls Trail is always a great adventure. So much exciting stuff in the Blue Ridge Mountains, just incredible. Go for a hike on the Black Mountain Trail. The high level of rain makes Dicks Creek a relatively wet spot; March is the wettest month with most
rain, and October on the other hand is the driest. Summertime highs at Dicks Creek generally tend to be in the 80's. Throughout the moonlight hours it's frequently in the 60's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 40's, and winter nights come with lows in the 20's to Dicks Creek.
7 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...
9 miles away
Continental breakfast. Restaurants with walking distance. Historic district 1 mile. Outlet mall 14 miles. Helen 28 miles. Several state parks and waterfalls nearby. Microwave, refrigerator available. ...
9 miles away
Welcome to the Super 8 in Dahlonega, GA with easy access to Ga-400/US-60 Hwy. We are less than 1 mile from Historic Dahlonega, GA, Home of the first US Gold Rush. We are conveniently located near all ...
All Georgia Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Georgia.Books about whitewater paddling on Dicks Creek, Georgia List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Dicks Creek, Georgia.Find a whitewater outfitter in GeorgiaWhitewater 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 Dicks Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
These outdoors activities are available near Dicks Creek.