Georgia whitewater - Toccoa River, Fannin County

Fannin county, Swan Bridge to Aska Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     5 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 you'd better keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. This stretch of Toccoa River is 5 miles long and has been rated as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. The natural beauty of Georgia and the water flowing gracefully down Toccoa River are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. This is the
    only paddling stretch along Toccoa River. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. No shortage of good hotels, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car.

Briefly about the general area:
All the water falling down from the sky makes
Toccoa River a wet place; all through the month of March you get the most rain around here; October is when it's the driest. Summertime highs at Toccoa River usually tend to be in the 80's. Summer nighttime lows plunge down to the 60's. Highs during the wintertime are regularly in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Toccoa River are in the 20's.
 

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 5 miles
  

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Current weather conditions at Toccoa River, Georgia
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Local climate location: COPPERHILL 11 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Days Inn/ Blue Ridge, Blue Ridge
The Days Inn Blue Ridge offers you the best of the North Georgia Mountain. We are the perfect location for a weekend getaway. There are festivals year round, river tubing and boating as well as the ...

Ramada Limited Of Blue Ridge, Blue Ridge
The Ramada Limited located in Blue Ridge, Georgia is just steps to the shores of Lake Blue Ridge and nestled in the North Georgia Mountains. The Blue Ridge Scenic Railway and Historic Downtown Blue Ri...

Comfort Inn & Suites Blue Ridge, Blue Ridge
2 miles away
The Blue Ridge Lodge and Spa by Comfort Inn & Suites is located in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia. Relax in our spacious accommodations with stylish decor. Our luxury amenities inclu...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Toccoa River.
 Ski Areas Near Toccoa River:
Sky Valley, Georgia , 68 miles away, 210 vertical feet
Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 72 miles away, 225 vertical feet
Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 73 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Cataloochee, North Carolina , 95 miles away, 740 vertical feet
 Marinas Near Toccoa River:
Lake Blue Ridge Marina, Blue Ridge , 4 miles away
Harbor Cove Marina, Murphy , 20 miles away
 Hotels Near Toccoa River:
Days Inn/ Blue Ridge, Blue Ridge , 0 miles away
Ramada Limited Of Blue Ridge, Blue Ridge , 1 miles away
Comfort Inn & Suites Blue Ridge, Blue Ridge , 2 miles away
Best Western Mountain View Inn, East Ellijay , 14 miles away
Woodbridge Inn, Talking Rock , 22 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Toccoa River:
Lake Blue Ridge Campground, Blue Ridge, 1 miles away
Blue Ridge Mineral Spg Rv Park, Blue Ridge, 2 miles away
Blue Ridge Campground, Fannin County, 3 miles away
 Trails Near Toccoa River:
Tearbritches Trail, Fannin County , 12 miles away
Benton McKaye Trail, Fannin County , 12 miles away
Benton Mackaye Trail, Fannin County , 13 miles away
South Fork Trail, Fannin County , 13 miles away
Licklog Trail, Polk County , 14 miles away
 Lakes Near Toccoa River

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