Georgia whitewater - Dodd Creek, Blue Ridge Mountains, White County

White county, Ravencliff Trail to GA 348 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV-V(V+)     3 miles
  If you're coming from Cornelia it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The natural beauty of Georgia and the water flowing gracefully down Dodd Creek make the trip here worthwhile. Dodd Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Ravencliff Trail to GA 348 section is the only one. No shortage of good hotels, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The Ravencliff Trail to GA 348 stretch of Dodd Creek is 3 miles long and has been rated
    as a class IV-V(V+) section by American Whitewater. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so better not forget that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. No matter if you're whitewater
rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. This is a pretty short section so no need to bring snacks. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature have people coming from far and near. When you're paddling down a Blue Ridge Mountains river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby.

Briefly about the general area:
And that's not all there is to do here in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Hiking is a popular thing to do around Dodd
 
Creek; Appalachian National Scenic Trail is a good local trail, and Raven Cliff Falls is always fun to check out. This river is a great place to visit. Good hiking is available along the Raven Cliff Falls Trail.
Put some time aside to spend at Dukes Creek Falls while you're here at Dodd Creek, and Red Hill Gap is in the vicinity, and is a pleasant location. For the duration of the warm months highs here at Dodd Creek get into the 80's while night lows are mostly in the 60's. For the duration of the wintertime the highs are frequently in the 40's; after the sun is down during the winter temperatures at Dodd Creek dip into the 20's. All the water falling down from the sky makes Dodd Creek a wet place; most of the rain falls through March; the driest month is October.

Dodd Creek, Ravencliff Trail to GA 348 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV-V(V+)
Length: 3 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.741
Longitude: -83.79461

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.691
Longitude: -83.76941

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Current weather conditions at Dodd Creek, Blue Ridge Mountains, Georgia
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Local climate location: BLAIRSVILLE EXP STN 19 miles away


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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Dodd Creek.
 Whitewater Near Dodd Creek:
Chattahoochee River, White/Habersham/Hall County , 2 miles away, Class II-IV - 7 miles long (USFS Road 44 to Robertson)
Chattahoochee River, White/Habersham/Hall County , 8 miles away, Class I-II - 16 miles long (Robertson to GA Route 115)
Hiwassee River and High Shoals Creek, Towns County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV+(V+) - 4 miles long (High Shoals Creek Trailhead to US 17)
Helton Creek, Union County , 8 miles away, Class -blank- - 3 miles long (US 19 to Nottelly River)
Frogtown Creek, Lumpkin County , 9 miles away, Class III-V(V+) - 2.9 miles long (US 19 to US 19 at Turners Corner)
Chestatee River, Lumpkin County , 9 miles away, Class II-III+ - 11.4 miles long (Turners Corner to Grindle Bridge)
Mud Creek, Habersham/Hall County , 10 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (Road to Chatahoochee)
Dicks Creek, Lumpkin County , 10 miles away, Class IV - 2 miles long (Waters Creek Campground to Turners Corner)
Tesnatee Creek, White/Lumpkin County , 11 miles away, Class I-III - 3 miles long (County Road 5976 to Old Copper Mine Road)
Dicks Creek, Lumpkin County , 11 miles away, Class V - 0.75 miles long (WMA Gate to Waters Creek Campground)
 Ski Areas Near Dodd Creek:
Sky Valley, Georgia , 33 miles away, 210 vertical feet
Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 37 miles away, 225 vertical feet
Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 58 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Cataloochee, North Carolina , 68 miles away, 740 vertical feet
Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 113 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 155 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Ski Beech, North Carolina , 156 miles away, 830 vertical feet
Hawksnest, North Carolina , 157 miles away, 619 vertical feet
Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 168 miles away, 365 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Dodd Creek:
Country Inn And Suites By Carlson Helan, Helen , 3 miles away
Comfort Inn Helen, Helen , 3 miles away
Quality Inn Helen, Helen , 3 miles away
Helen Super 8 Motel, Helen , 4 miles away
Helen-Days Inn, Helen , 4 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Dodd Creek:
Dukes Creek Falls Campground, White County, 2 miles away
Unicoi State Park Lodge, Helen, 3 miles away
Creekwood Cabins And RV Resort, Helen, 3 miles away
 Trails Near Dodd Creek:
Raven Cliff Falls Trail, White County , 2 miles away
Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Union County , 3 miles away
Whitly Gap Trail, White County , 4 miles away
Chattahoochee Trail, Union County , 4 miles away
DeSoto Falls Trail, Lumpkin County , 9 miles away
 National Parks Near Dodd Creek:
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Atlanta - GA , 56 miles away
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 60 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Dodd Creek:
Innsbruck Resort & Golf Club, Helen , 4 miles away
 Lakes Near Dodd Creek

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