Georgia whitewater - Tallulah River, Rabun County

Rabun county, Tallulah Gorge to Lake Tugaloo section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV-V     2.5 miles
  The beautiful scenery of Georgia and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Georgia is often tougher than elsewhere, so don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. This section of Tallulah River in Rabun County is 2.5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class IV-V section of whitewater. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. Since you're on
    this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. The put-in is not too far from Toccoa, as you can see on the road map further down. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds
nearby. This stretch is short 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 do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination.

Briefly about the general area:
A lot of precipitation falls at Tallulah River; March is the wettest month with most rain; the driest of the months is October. While staying at Tallulah River you could always explore Tallulah Gorge, and a trip to Cascade Falls will fill your spirit with tremendous feelings.
 
Throughout the summertime months at Tallulah River temperatures are generally in the 80's. Once the sun is down it dips down to the 60's. The winter brings highs down to the 50's while the cold winter nights at Tallulah River are in the 20's.

Tallulah River, Tallulah Gorge to Lake Tugaloo road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV-V
Length: 2.5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.73166
Longitude: -83.39834

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.72194
Longitude: -83.36167

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Current weather conditions at Tallulah River, Georgia
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Local climate location: CLAYTON 15 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Quality Inn & Suites Mt. Chalet, Clayton
8 miles away
Hotel is located in the foothills of the Great Smokey Mountains next to historical downtown Clayton. Free Deluxe continental breakfast, free local calls and free USA Today. White water rafting nearby,...

Clayton-Days Inn, Clayton
9 miles away
The Days Inn Clayton, Georgia offers complimentary continental breakfast, pool and cable television Continental Breakfast Cable TV with HBO/ESPN/CNN Outdoor Pool, seasonal May - September Restaurant L...

Country Hearth Inn Toccoa, Toccoa
9 miles away
You don't want much... You just want more. More Comfort, More Amenities, More Attention to the Details that Count. If you haven't tried Country Hearth Inn yet, now is the time to feel the experience ...



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Outdoors Recreation Near Toccoa, Georgia
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Toccoa, Georgia, the metro area neareast to Tallulah River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Tallulah River.
 Whitewater Near Tallulah River:
Big Panther Creek, Habersham Stephens County , 2 miles away, Class III-IV+(V) - 5.3 miles long (Old Highway 441 to dirt road by Panther Creek by Yonah Lake Road)
Tallulah River, Rabun County , 3 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (Old Highway 441 to Tallulah Falls Lake)
Stekoa Creek, Rabun County , 4 miles away, Class III-V - 6.75 miles long (Timber Bluff Road off US Route 76 to Chattooga River)
Tiger Creek, Rabun County , 4 miles away, Class III - 1 miles long (Lakemont to Tallulah River)
Chattooga River, Rabun GA / Oconee SC County , 5 miles away, Class II-IV+(V) - 5.2 miles long (Route 76 Bridge to Tugaloo Lake Boat Ramp)
Chattooga River, Rabun GA / Oconee SC County , 5 miles away, Class II-IV+(V) - 5.2 miles long (Route 76 Bridge to Tugaloo Lake Boat Ramp)
Brasstown Creek, Oconee County , 5 miles away, Class V+ - 3.8 miles long (Brasstown Road to Yonah Lake)
Stekoa Creek, Rabun County , 7 miles away, Class V - 1 miles long (Highway 23 to Rickman Airfield Road)
Whetstone Creek, Oconee County , 12 miles away, Class II-III(V) - 1.5 miles long (Sandy Ford Access Road to Sandy Ford)
Warwoman Creek, Rabun County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 7.2 miles long (Earl's Ford Road to Chattooga River)
 Ski Areas Near Tallulah River:
Sky Valley, Georgia , 14 miles away, 210 vertical feet
Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 17 miles away, 225 vertical feet
Cataloochee, North Carolina , 51 miles away, 740 vertical feet
Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 57 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 92 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 132 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Ski Beech, North Carolina , 133 miles away, 830 vertical feet
Hawksnest, North Carolina , 134 miles away, 619 vertical feet
Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 144 miles away, 365 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Tallulah River:
Quality Inn & Suites Mt. Chalet, Clayton , 8 miles away
Clayton-Days Inn, Clayton , 9 miles away
Country Hearth Inn Toccoa, Toccoa , 9 miles away
Toccoa Days Inn, Toccoa , 11 miles away
Americas Best Value Inn, Clayton , 11 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Tallulah River:
Terrora Campground, Tallulah Falls, 1 miles away
Terrora Park Campground, Rabun County, 1 miles away
Panther Creek Campground, Habersham County, 3 miles away
 Trails Near Tallulah River:
Bartram Trail, Rabun County , 9 miles away
Chattooga Trail, Rabun County , 10 miles away
Stewart Trail, Macon County , 18 miles away
Gage Trail, Macon County , 18 miles away
Three Forks Trail, Rabun County , 19 miles away
 National Parks Near Tallulah River:
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 57 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Tallulah River:
Apple Mountain Golf Club, Clarkesville , 7 miles away
 Lakes Near Tallulah River

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