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Georgia whitewater - Sweetwater Creek, Douglas County
Douglas
county,
Sweetwater Creek State Park to Chattahoochee River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS III-IV(V) 4 miles
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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 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. The natural beauty of Douglas County and the playfulness of the water have people coming here. The put-in location is a short drive from |
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Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, suitable for an afternoon trip. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with
| plenty of spots for that. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The Sweetwater Creek State Park to Chattahoochee River section is the only paddling section along Sweetwater Creek. There are some good hotels near the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so better not forget that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving.
Briefly about the general area:
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during the long summer days highs are in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures fall down into the 60's. High temperatures through the winter are normally in the 40's, and overnight lows in the 20's for Sweetwater Creek. Sweetwater Creek sees pretty high levels of precipitation;
the wettest month of the year is typically March, that's the one that rains the most, and October on the other hand is the driest.
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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
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 33.75299
Longitude: -84.6261
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 33.71789
Longitude: -84.61001
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Outdoors Recreation Near Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, Georgia
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.
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| These outdoors activities are available near Sweetwater Creek. |
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Annewakee River, Douglas
County
, 6 miles away, Class II-III+(IV) - 3.5 miles long (Anneewakee Road to GA Route 166) |
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Tanyard Branch, Douglas
County
, 10 miles away, Class III-IV - 0.33 miles long (above Dorsett Shoals Road) |
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Chattahoochee River, Cobb/Fulton
County
, 13 miles away, Class II(III) - 0.2 miles long (Upstream of Atlanta Road) |
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Rottenwood Creek, Cobb
County
, 14 miles away, Class III-IV - 2.25 miles long (Windy Hill Road to Chattahoochee River) |
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Dog River, Douglas
County
, 14 miles away, Class III+ - 7 miles long (GA Route 5 to Dog River Reservoir) |
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Chattahoochee River, Cobb/Fulton
County
, 15 miles away, Class I-II+(III) - 3.5 miles long (Powers Ferry to West Pallisades/Paces Mill) |
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Mobley Creek, Douglas
County
, 15 miles away, Class II-III - 0.75 miles long (Banks Mill Road to confluence with upper section of Dog) |
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Sope Creek, Cobb
County
, 16 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 2.5 miles long (Lower Roswell Road to Chattahoochee River) |
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Hurricane Creek, Douglas
County
, 17 miles away, Class IV(V) - 2.52 miles long (GA Route 5 to Mt. Zion Road) |
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Marsh Creek, Fulton
County
, 20 miles away, Class III-IV - 1 miles long (Mill Spring Academy to Riverside Road) |
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| | Ski Areas Near Sweetwater Creek:
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Sky Valley, Georgia
, 113 miles away, 210 vertical feet |
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Scaly Mountain, North Carolina
, 116 miles away, 225 vertical feet |
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Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee
, 135 miles away, 600 vertical feet |
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Cataloochee, North Carolina
, 149 miles away, 740 vertical feet |
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Wolf Laurel, North Carolina
, 194 miles away, 700 vertical feet |
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| | Hotels Near Sweetwater Creek:
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Courtyard By Marriott Atlanta Six Flags, Lithia Springs
, 2 miles away |
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Springhill Suites By Marriott Atlanta Six Flags, Lithia Springs
, 2 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites ATLANTA-SIX FLAGS-WEST, Lithia Springs
, 2 miles away |
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Fairfield Inn By Marriott Atlanta Six Flags, Lithia Springs
, 2 miles away |
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Country Inn And Suites By Carlson Atlanta Six Flags, Lithia Springs
, 2 miles away |
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| | National Parks Near Sweetwater Creek:
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Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, Atlanta - GA
, 16 miles away |
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Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Atlanta - GA
, 24 miles away |
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