Georgia whitewater - Potato Creek, Upson County

Upson county, Highway 74 to Flint River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-IV     9 miles
  The starting location is a short drive from Thomaston, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The Highway 74 to Flint River stretch of Potato Creek in Upson County is 9 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III-IV section. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. This is a pretty decent length section, it's perfect for a one day trip. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so better not forget that quite a few
    of the sections here are not easy. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. The wonderful Upson County scenery and the playfulness of the water make the trip here worthwhile. Potato Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling sections,
the Highway 74 to Flint River section is the only one. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you won't find a large number of other places.

Briefly about the general area:
Potato Creek generally gets a good deal of rain; of all the months in a year March is the one with the most rain, and the driest of the months is October.
Summertime highs at Potato Creek regularly tend to be in the 90's, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. Through the winter highs are in the 50's, and winter nights come with lows in the 30's to Potato Creek.
 

Potato Creek, Highway 74 to Flint River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-IV
Length: 9 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 32.87889
Longitude: -84.3754

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 32.79309
Longitude: -84.35981

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Current weather conditions at Potato Creek, Georgia
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Local climate location: GREENVILLE 12 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Jameson Inn Thomaston, Thomaston
4 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 ...

Econo Lodge Thomaston, Thomaston
6 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...

Days Inn Thomaston, Thomaston
6 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...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Potato Creek.
 Whitewater Near Potato Creek:
Lazer Creek, Talbot County , 6 miles away, Class II-III - 10 miles long (Hendricks Road to Flint)
Flint River, Talbot/Upson County , 9 miles away, Class I-III - 9.1 miles long (Sprewell Bluff State Park to Po Biddy Road)
 Hotels Near Potato Creek:
Jameson Inn Thomaston, Thomaston , 4 miles away
Econo Lodge Thomaston, Thomaston , 6 miles away
Days Inn Thomaston, Thomaston , 6 miles away
Lamar Inn and Suites, Barnesville , 18 miles away
Days Inn Manchester Warm Spring, Manchester , 18 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Potato Creek:
Heart of Georgia RV Park, Yatesville, 17 miles away
 National Parks Near Potato Creek:
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, Atlanta - GA , 53 miles away
Ocmulgee National Monument, Macon - GA , 57 miles away

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