Georgia whitewater - Lazer Creek, Talbot County

Talbot county, Hendricks Road to Flint section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     10 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Georgia is often tougher than elsewhere, so keep in mind that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. If you're coming from Thomaston it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, as you can see on the road map further down. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so pack your sleeping bag. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve
    in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The Hendricks Road to Flint section of Lazer Creek is 10 miles long and it is classified as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. The scenic beauty of Talbot County and the water flowing gracefully down Lazer Creek attract
people from near and far. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. Lazer Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Hendricks Road to Flint section is the only one.

Briefly about the general area:
High temperatures at Lazer Creek during the warm days of summer are in the 90's; throughout summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. Daytime highs during the wintertime are in the 50's while the cold winter nights at Lazer Creek are in the 30's.
Lazer Creek gets lots of water; most of the rain falls throughout March, and October meanwhile is the driest month.
 

Lazer Creek, Hendricks Road to Flint road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 10 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 32.77259
Longitude: -84.47381

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 32.8106
Longitude: -84.4031

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Current weather conditions at Lazer Creek, Georgia
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Local climate location: GREENVILLE 13 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Jameson Inn Thomaston, Thomaston
10 miles away
At Jameson Inn Thomaston, guests experience the conveniences of a contemporary hotel with the charm of a country inn. Along with our Legendary Service, guests also can enjoy a complimentary breakfast ...

Thomaston-Days Inn, Thomaston
11 miles away
Welcome to Days Inn of Thomaston, Georgia. We are located in the middle of major cities: 45 miles west of Macon/45 south of Atlanta/60 miles north of Columbus. From our location, you have easy access...

Econo Lodge Thomaston, Thomaston
11 miles away
This Econo Lodge hotel is near many points of interest like the Tubman African American Museum, the Raintree Golf Course, the Flint River, Sprewell Bluff State Park and The Rock Ranch. Hotel amenities...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Lazer Creek.
 Whitewater Near Lazer Creek:
Potato Creek, Upson County , 6 miles away, Class III-IV - 9 miles long (Highway 74 to Flint River)
Flint River, Talbot/Upson County , 8 miles away, Class I-III - 9.1 miles long (Sprewell Bluff State Park to Po Biddy Road)
 Ski Areas Near Lazer Creek:
Sky Valley, Georgia , 147 miles away, 210 vertical feet
Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 151 miles away, 225 vertical feet
Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 180 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Cataloochee, North Carolina , 186 miles away, 740 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Lazer Creek:
Jameson Inn Thomaston, Thomaston , 10 miles away
Thomaston-Days Inn, Thomaston , 11 miles away
Econo Lodge Thomaston, Thomaston , 11 miles away
Manchester Days Inn, Manchester , 14 miles away
Best Western White House Inn, Warm Springs , 17 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Lazer Creek:
Ramsey Mobile Home and RV Park, Warm Springs, 18 miles away
 National Parks Near Lazer Creek:
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, Atlanta - GA , 56 miles away
Ocmulgee National Monument, Macon - GA , 62 miles away
 Lakes Near Lazer Creek

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