Georgia whitewater - Long Swamp Creek, Pickens County
Pickens
county,
Grandview Road to Cove Road Close to Jasper section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS III-IV(V) 2.8 miles
This stretch of Long Swamp Creek is 2.8 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III-IV(V) section. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of spots for that. This is a somewhat short section so better bring some good walking shoes. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of people. The average Georgia whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master than those in other states, so you'd better keep
in mind that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. There are many good hotels to choose from, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. There's camping available near Long Swamp Creek. The beautiful scenery of Pickens County and the beautiful
way the water current moves down the stream have people coming here.
Briefly about the general area: Long Swamp Creek gets much water; all through March this area sees the most rain; October is the month with the least moisture. For the duration of the warm months here at Long Swamp Creek, high temperatures frequently reach the 80's with overnight lows in the 60's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Long Swamp Creek are in the 20's.
5 miles away
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