Georgia whitewater - North Oconee River, Jackson County Jackson county, Hurricane Shoals County Park section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III     0.25 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Georgia is often more difficult than elsewhere, so keep in mind that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. The put-in location is a short drive from Cornelia, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The natural beauty of Georgia and the water flowing gracefully down North Oconee River have people coming here. This is a very short section so better bring some good walking shoes. 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. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of spots for that. North Oconee River doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Hurricane Shoals County Park stretch is the only one. This section of North Oconee River in Jackson County is 0.25 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III section of whitewater. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. Briefly about the general area: Hurricane Shoal is a good site to pop by near North Oconee River. All the water falling down from the sky makes North Oconee River a wet place; March is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest month is August. Throughout   the summer at North Oconee River highs are frequently in the 80's while nighttime lows are generally in the 60's. Through the winter the highs are usually in the 40's with temperatures at North Oconee River dipping down into the 20's through winter nights. North Oconee River, Hurricane Shoals County Park road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III Length: 0.25 miles Average Gradient: 80 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 34.21279 Longitude: -83.542 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 34.21279 Longitude: -83.542 Paddler input for North Oconee River, Georgia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at North Oconee River, Georgia Local climate location: GAINESVILLE 2 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Jameson Inn Commerce, Commerce 4 miles away Featuring true Southern Hospitality, Legendary Service, white colonial design, Deluxe Breakfast, clean comfortable rooms, fitness center & sparkling pool. Close to area attractions, you will enjoy the... Quality Inn Commerce, Commerce 6 miles away Located 60 miles from Atlanta and 20 miles west of Athens. Free Deluxe Continental Breakfast, Free cable T.V. with HBO, Cinemax, and ESPN plus much more. Free local phone calls, coffee maker, hair d... Comfort Suites Commerce, Commerce 6 miles away The newest hotel in the Commerce, Georgia area. Conveniently located near I-85 and exit 149. We are less than 0.5 miles from the Tanger Outlet Shopping Mall featuring some of the biggest names in reta...   All Georgia Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Georgia. Books about whitewater paddling on North Oconee River, Georgia List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on North Oconee River, Georgia. Find a whitewater outfitter in Georgia Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Cornelia, Georgia Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Cornelia, Georgia, the metro area neareast to North Oconee River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near North Oconee River.   Whitewater Near North Oconee River: Hudson River, Banks County , 12 miles away, Class I-III+ - 2 miles long (Wilson Shoals WMA) Nancy Town River, Banks County , 15 miles away, Class III-V(V+) - 2 miles long (Lake Russell to GA 105) Chattahoochee River, Habersham/White/Hall County , 18 miles away, Class II(III) - 11 miles long (Duncan Bridge to Belton Bridge) Mossy Creek, Habersham/Hall County , 18 miles away, Class III-V - 2.5 miles long (New Bridge Road to Chattahoochee River) Little John Creek, Hall County , 19 miles away, Class -blank- - 2.3 miles long (Skitts Mountain Road to Chattahoochee) Flat Creek, Hall County , 19 miles away, Class II-III(V+) - 2.1 miles long (GA 52 to Glades) Chattahoochee River, White/Habersham/Hall County , 21 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (GA Route 115 to Duncan Bridge Road) Little River - East Fork, Hall County , 22 miles away, Class III+ - 2.5 miles long (GA 52 to Close to Lake Lanier) Apalachee River, Morgan/ Oconee County , 23 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 0 miles long (High Shoals - Highway 186 to Price Mill) Apalachee River, Putnam/Baldwin County , 25 miles away, Class I-III - 55.8 miles long (GA Route 81 to Oconee River)   Ski Areas Near North Oconee River: Sky Valley, Georgia , 45 miles away, 210 vertical feet Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 48 miles away, 225 vertical feet Cataloochee, North Carolina , 83 miles away, 740 vertical feet Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 85 miles away, 600 vertical feet   Hotels Near North Oconee River: Jameson Inn Commerce, Commerce , 4 miles away Quality Inn Commerce, Commerce , 6 miles away Comfort Suites Commerce, Commerce , 6 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites COMMERCE-TANGER OUTLETS, Commerce , 6 miles away Americas Best Inns and Suites Commerce, Commerce , 6 miles away   Camp Grounds Near North Oconee River: Commerce Koa Kampground, Commerce, 6 miles away Lumber Jacks Camping Resort, Hawkinsville, 9 miles away Lake Russell Campground, Habersham County, 16 miles away   National Parks Near North Oconee River: Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Atlanta - GA , 56 miles away Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, Atlanta - GA , 64 miles away   Lakes Near North Oconee River