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
  This section of Potato Creek in Georgia is 9 miles long and has been rated as a class III-IV section by American Whitewater. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Thomaston, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so don't forget that many runs in this state are not easy. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors
    have a lot of people coming here. The Highway 74 to Flint River section is the only paddling section along Potato Creek. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you won't find many other paddling places. The wonderful Georgia scenery and the cool
fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. This stretch has has enough mileage, suitable for an afternoon trip.

Briefly about the general area:
At Potato Creek during the summer highs are in the 90's. Once the sun is down it plunges down to the 60's. For the period of the winter highs are in the 50's; winter nights come with lows in the 30's to Potato Creek.
Potato Creek gets a good deal of water; March is when you get the most rain here, and October on the other hand is the driest.
 

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...

Thomaston-Days Inn, 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)
 Ski Areas Near Potato Creek:
Sky Valley, Georgia , 143 miles away, 210 vertical feet
Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 146 miles away, 225 vertical feet
Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 176 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Cataloochee, North Carolina , 181 miles away, 740 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Potato Creek:
Jameson Inn Thomaston, Thomaston , 4 miles away
Econo Lodge Thomaston, Thomaston , 6 miles away
Thomaston-Days Inn, Thomaston , 6 miles away
Manchester Days Inn, Manchester , 18 miles away
Country Hearth Inn Barnesville, Barnesville , 19 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
 Lakes Near Potato Creek

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