Georgia whitewater - Sweetwater Creek, Douglas County

Douglas county, Sweetwater Creek State Park to Chattahoochee River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-IV(V)     4 miles
 
tried to kayak this creek on 5/07, was to low to run, would like to try again though, do not know where to put in upcreek, put in at Riverside Rd. at bridge.From here checkedout the chattahoochee 1 mile up & down stream. very nice. Says greg b.

The put-in location is a short drive from Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, as you can see on the road map further down. The natural beauty of Georgia and the playfulness of the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Georgia you
    might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so keep in mind that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. The campgrounds here at Sweetwater Creek are pretty good. The Sweetwater Creek State Park to Chattahoochee River stretch of Sweetwater Creek is 4 miles long and has
been rated as a class III-IV(V) section by American Whitewater. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling spots. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. This is the only paddling section along Sweetwater Creek. 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.

Briefly about the general area:
Sweetwater
 
Creek usually gets a lot of precipitation; the month with most of the rain is March; the driest month is October. The warmest time of the year at Sweetwater Creek comes with high temperatures in the 80's. For the period of the moonlight hours it's mostly in the 60's. The winter brings highs down to the 40's with temperatures at Sweetwater Creek dipping down into the 20's through winter nights.

Sweetwater Creek, Sweetwater Creek State Park to Chattahoochee River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-IV(V)
Length: 4 miles
Average Gradient: 50 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 33.75299
Longitude: -84.6261

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 33.71789
Longitude: -84.61001

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Local climate location: DALLAS 14 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, Georgia, the metro area neareast to Sweetwater Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Sweetwater Creek.
 Whitewater Near Sweetwater Creek:
Annewakee River, Douglas County , 6 miles away, Class II-III+(IV) - 3.5 miles long (Anneewakee Road to GA Route 166)
Tanyard Branch, Douglas County , 10 miles away, Class III-IV - 0.33 miles long (above Dorsett Shoals Road)
Chattahoochee River, Cobb/Fulton County , 13 miles away, Class II(III) - 0.2 miles long (Upstream of Atlanta Road)
Rottenwood Creek, Cobb County , 14 miles away, Class III-IV - 2.25 miles long (Windy Hill Road to Chattahoochee River)
Dog River, Douglas County , 14 miles away, Class III+ - 7 miles long (GA Route 5 to Dog River Reservoir)
Chattahoochee River, Cobb/Fulton County , 15 miles away, Class I-II+(III) - 3.5 miles long (Powers Ferry to West Pallisades/Paces Mill)
Mobley Creek, Douglas County , 15 miles away, Class II-III - 0.75 miles long (Banks Mill Road to confluence with upper section of Dog)
Sope Creek, Cobb County , 16 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 2.5 miles long (Lower Roswell Road to Chattahoochee River)
Hurricane Creek, Douglas County , 17 miles away, Class IV(V) - 2.52 miles long (GA Route 5 to Mt. Zion Road)
Marsh Creek, Fulton County , 20 miles away, Class III-IV - 1 miles long (Mill Spring Academy to Riverside Road)
 Hotels Near Sweetwater Creek:
Courtyard Atlanta Six Flags, Lithia Springs , 2 miles away
SpringHill Suites Atlanta Six Flags, Lithia Springs , 2 miles away
Hampton Inn Suites ATLSix Flags, Lithia Springs , 2 miles away
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites ATLANTA-SIX FLAGS-WEST, Lithia Springs , 2 miles away
Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta West/Lithia Springs, Lithia Springs , 2 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Sweetwater Creek:
Sweetwater Creek State Park, Lithia Springs, 4 miles away
Arrowhead Campground, Austell, 5 miles away
Camp Truitt-fulton, Atlanta, 12 miles away
 National Parks Near Sweetwater Creek:
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, Atlanta - GA , 16 miles away
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Atlanta - GA , 24 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Sweetwater Creek:
Wolf Creek Golf Course, Atlanta , 4 miles away
Greystone Golf Course, Douglasville , 7 miles away
 Lakes Near Sweetwater Creek

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