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
  If you're coming from Valley it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Georgia are often more challenging than in other states, so better not forget that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. There are many good hotels to choose from, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The beautiful scenery of Georgia and the cool fresh water beats anything. Flat Shoals River
    doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the GA Route 18 to GA Route 103 stretch is the only one. The campgrounds here at Flat Shoals River are pretty good. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. This section of Flat Shoals
River in Georgia is 5 miles long and it is classified as a class II section by American Whitewater. This stretch is mid length, it's perfect for a one day trip.

Briefly about the general area:
Flat Shoals River gets much water; the month with most of the rain is March while October is mostly the driest month.
Summertime brings highs in the 90's to Flat Shoals River with nighttime lows in the 60's. High temperatures through the wintertime are normally in the 50's, and winter nights come with lows in the 30's to Flat Shoals River.
 

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.

West Point Travelodge, 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...

Lanett-Days Inn, 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 mile...



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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)
 Ski Areas Near Flat Shoals River:
Sky Valley, Georgia , 172 miles away, 210 vertical feet
Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 176 miles away, 225 vertical feet
Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 196 miles away, 600 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Flat Shoals River:
West Point Travelodge, West Point , 4 miles away
Econo Lodge Lanett, Lanett , 6 miles away
Lanett-Days Inn, Lanett , 6 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Valley, Al, Valley , 8 miles away
Lagrange-Days Inn Near Callaway Gardens, 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
Halawaka Campgrounds and Grocery, Valley, 12 miles away
 Lakes Near Flat Shoals River

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