Georgia whitewater - Rose Creek, Oconee County Oconee county, Elder Mill Road park and huck section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     0.2 miles   The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so keep in mind that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. The wonderful Georgia scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. If you're coming from Athens-Clarke County 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. This stretch of Rose Creek in Oconee County is 0.2 miles long and has been rated     as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. This is the only paddling stretch along Rose Creek. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. This is an extremely short section so no need to bring snacks. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Briefly about the general area: Through the summer months, highs usually are in the 80's at Rose Creek. Once the sun is down it plunges down to the 60's. All through the wintertime this place gets highs in the 50's, and nighttime lows at Rose Creek through the wintertime typically dip into the 30's. The high level of   rainfall makes Rose Creek a relatively wet place; through March this area sees the most rain; the driest month of the year is September. On a great day at Rose Creek you can take a hike along the Mounds Trail. Rose Creek, Elder Mill Road park and huck road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 0.2 miles Average Gradient: 100 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 33.8022 Longitude: -83.3639 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 33.8022 Longitude: -83.3639 Paddler input for Rose Creek, Georgia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Rose Creek, Georgia Local climate location: WINDER 13 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. SpringHill Suites Athens, Athens 9 miles away Minutes from downtown Athens and the University of Georgia, the SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens Georgia Hotel exudes its own brand of southern hospitality. Located nearby is Ben Epps regional air... Holiday Inn Express ATHENS-UNIVERSITY AREA, Athens 9 miles away The Holiday Inn Express Athens, GA hotel is conveniently located just two blocks from the University of Georgia in the heart of downtown Athens. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Rose Creek.   Whitewater Near Rose Creek: Apalachee River, Oconee County , 7 miles away, Class II-III - 0.1 miles long (Pot Leaf Shoals Apalachee park and play spot) Apalachee River, Morgan/ Oconee County , 10 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 0 miles long (High Shoals - Highway 186 to Price Mill) Apalachee River, Putnam/Baldwin County , 17 miles away, Class I-III - 55.8 miles long (GA Route 81 to Oconee River) Hard Labor Creek, Morgan County , 20 miles away, Class III - 4 miles long (Historic Brown Hill Church to Browning Shoals) Big Clouds Creek, Oglethorpe County , 23 miles away, Class I-III - 2.9 miles long (GA 22 to Watson Mill Bridge St. P Highway) North Oconee River, Jackson County , 27 miles away, Class III - 0.25 miles long (Hurricane Shoals County Park) Broad River, Madison / Elbert / Oglethorpe County , 27 miles away, Class I-II - 5.5 miles long (US Route 281 to US Route 172) Skull Shoal Creek, Madison County , 28 miles away, Class III - 0.56 miles long (Home Church Road to Broad River) Little River, Putnam County , 30 miles away, Class I-II - 3 miles long (Glenwood Springs Road to Lake Sinclair)   Ski Areas Near Rose Creek: Sky Valley, Georgia , 67 miles away, 210 vertical feet Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 69 miles away, 225 vertical feet   Hotels Near Rose Creek: SpringHill Suites Athens, Athens , 9 miles away Holiday Inn Express ATHENS-UNIVERSITY AREA, Athens , 9 miles away Holiday Inn ATHENS-UNIVERSITY AREA, Athens , 9 miles away Travelodge Athens Downtown, Athens , 9 miles away Georgia Gameday Center, Athens , 9 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Rose Creek: Oconee River Campground and Picnic Area, Greene County, 7 miles away Pine Lake RV Campground, Bishop, 7 miles away North Shore Resort, Greensboro, 16 miles away   Trails Near Rose Creek: Mounds Trail, Greene County , 7 miles away Scull Shoals Trail, Greene County , 7 miles away Falling Camp Trail, Oglethorpe County , 8 miles away Town Creek Bike Trail, Greene County , 16 miles away   National Parks Near Rose Creek: Ocmulgee National Monument, Macon - GA , 57 miles away Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Atlanta - GA , 68 miles away   Lakes Near Rose Creek