Georgia whitewater - Lazer Creek, Talbot County

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

 

CLASS II-III     10 miles
  If you're coming from Thomaston 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. 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 Hendricks Road to Flint stretch of Lazer Creek in Talbot County is 10 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-III section of whitewater. The wonderful Talbot County scenery and the cool fresh water have
    people coming here. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Lazer Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Hendricks Road to Flint section is the only one. There's
camping available near Lazer Creek. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature have people coming from far and near. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a pretty small number of paddling places. This section has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so why not pack your camping stuff too.

Briefly about the general area:
Lazer Creek sees pretty high levels of rain; March is when you get the most rain here; October is when it's the driest.
The warmest time of the year at Lazer Creek arrives with
 
high temperatures in the 90's while overnight lows are frequently in the 60's. For the period of the wintertime this place gets highs in the 50's, and night lows at Lazer Creek throughout the winter usually descend into the 30's.

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

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