Georgia whitewater - Flat Shoals River, Harris County

Harris county, GA Route 18 to GA Route 103 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II     5 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Georgia tend to be more challenging than the national average, so keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Valley, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad
    you came. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. This is the only paddling section along Flat Shoals River. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, good for a one day paddling trip. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter,
this is an area with not too many other rivers for that. The GA Route 18 to GA Route 103 stretch of Flat Shoals River in Georgia is 5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II section. The beautiful scenery of Harris County and the cool fresh water have people coming here.

Briefly about the general area:
Flat Shoals River gets a large amount of water; all through March this area sees the most rain; October is when it's the driest.
For the period of the warm months here at Flat Shoals River, high temperatures
 
ordinarily reach the 90's. When the night sets in temperatures sink down into the 60's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 50's; night lows at Flat Shoals River through the wintertime regularly dip into the 30's.

Flat Shoals River, GA Route 18 to GA Route 103 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II
Length: 5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 32.88166
Longitude: -85.07773

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 32.8366
Longitude: -85.116

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Current weather conditions at Flat Shoals River, Georgia
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Local climate location: LA GRANGE 11 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Travelodge West Point, West Point
4 miles away
Located in a quiet location, the Travelodge West Point is easily accessible off I-85, Exit 2. We are only 4 miles from the future KIA Automotive Plant, minutes from the WestPoint Stevens Factory and ...

Econo Lodge Lanett, Lanett
6 miles away
The Econo Lodge hotel is centrally located off Interstate 85, between Atlanta, Georgia and Montgomery. This Lanett hotel is close to popular attractions like West Point Lake, West Point Reservoir, Lak...

Days Inn Lanett, Lanett
6 miles away
The Days Inn Lanett is located on I-85 Exit 79. Outdoor seasonal pool Free Continental Breakfast 65 miles to Atlanta Airport 70 miles to Montgomery Airport 20 miles from Callaway Gardens 6 miles to W...



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Outdoors Recreation Near Valley, Alabama
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Valley, Alabama, the metro area neareast to Flat Shoals River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Flat Shoals River.
 Whitewater Near Flat Shoals River:
Mulberry Creek, Harris County , 13 miles away, Class III+(V+) - 1 miles long (GA Route 209 to West Point Lake)
Little Uchee, Lee County , 21 miles away, Class III-IV - 1 miles long (Auburn Road to Bishops Bridge)
Chattahoochee River, Muscogee County , 23 miles away, Class II-III - 0.5 miles long (City Mills Dam to Dillingham Street Bridge)
 Hotels Near Flat Shoals River:
Travelodge West Point, West Point , 4 miles away
Econo Lodge Lanett, Lanett , 6 miles away
Days Inn Lanett, Lanett , 6 miles away
Holiday Inn Express VALLEY - WEST POINT AREA, Valley , 8 miles away
Days Inn La Grange, Lagrange , 9 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Flat Shoals River:
Blanton Creek Park, West Point, 3 miles away
3 Creeks RV Park, Lagrange, 11 miles away
Highland Marina Resort, Lagrange, 11 miles away
 Lakes Near Flat Shoals River

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