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
  The starting location is a reasonable drive from Cornelia, as you can see on the road map further down. The nature scenery of White County and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. Whitewater paddling here in the Blue Ridge Mountains is a great experience. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Dodd Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Ravencliff Trail to GA 348 stretch is the only one. This stretch of Dodd
    Creek in White County is 3 miles long and is a class IV-V(V+) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. This is a somewhat short section so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. No need to look hard for hotels, but do book a room before you come because
it is a very popular destination. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so better not forget that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling places.

Briefly about the general area:
Dodd Creek is a pretty wet place ordinarily with a good deal of rain; March is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest of the months is October. While staying at Dodd Creek you could always
 
look at Red Hill Gap; hiking along the Raven Cliff Falls Trail is perfect fun.
Life's too short to enjoy all the fun things in the Blue Ridge Mountains. It's always delightful to check out Raven Cliff Falls; you can have a brilliant hiking adventure along the Appalachian National Scenic Trail. During the warm days of summer at Dodd Creek temperatures are usually in the 80's. Through the moonlight hours it's commonly in the 60's. During the wintertime this place gets highs in the 40's, and night lows at Dodd Creek through the winter commonly dip into the 20's. This river is so perfect. Don't leave Dodd Creek without first paying a visit to Dukes Creek Falls.

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


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Helen, Helen
3 miles away
Hotel is located in the center of Helen, GA and within walking distance of shops and restaurants. Located one mile from the golf courses and one block from the festhalle where Oktoberfest is held. H...

Ramada Limited - Helen, GA, Helen
3 miles away
The Ramada Limited is located in Alpine Helen, GA at the edge of the Chattahoochee National Forest. You'll find Downtown Alpine Helen with all its shops, restaurants, attractions and the Helen Festhal...

Econo Lodge Helen, Helen
3 miles away
Experience Bavaria in the mountains of North Georgia. Close to shopping, restaurants, Oktoberfest, hiking, tubing, horseback riding tubing, canoeing and antique shops. Pet Charge: 20.00 per night up t...



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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
 Hotels Near Dodd Creek:
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Helen, Helen , 3 miles away
Ramada Limited - Helen, GA, Helen , 3 miles away
Econo Lodge Helen, Helen , 3 miles away
Quality Inn Helen, Helen , 3 miles away
Hampton Inn Helen on the River, Helen , 3 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Dodd Creek:
Dukes Creek Falls Campground, White County, 2 miles away
Creekwood Resort, Helen, 3 miles away
Unicoi State Park Lodge, 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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