Georgia whitewater - Yahoola Creek, Blue Ridge Mountains, Lumpkin County Lumpkin county, US 19 to Chestatee River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II(III)     6 miles   The starting point is not too far from Gainesville, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The US 19 to Chestatee River section of Yahoola Creek is 6 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-II(III) section. This stretch is mid length, it's perfect for a one day trip. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Georgia are harder than the national norm, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are not as easy     as elsewhere. The natural beauty of Lumpkin County and the water flowing gracefully down Yahoola Creek are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. No need to look hard for hotels, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good spots. The Blue Ridge Mountains scenery is wonderful. This is one of a small number of paddling stretches in this river system, there are a few others too. Briefly about the general area: For the period of the days of summer highs here at Yahoola Creek reach the 80's, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. Daytime highs throughout the wintertime are in the 40's, and during   the dark hours in the winter at Yahoola Creek temperatures descend to the 20's. Yahoola Creek is a wet place that gets much rainfall; the month of March is the wettest with most of the rain, and October on the other hand is the driest. Yahoola Creek, US 19 to Chestatee River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-II(III) Length: 6 miles Average Gradient: 30 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 34.55089 Longitude: -83.99411 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 34.5078 Longitude: -83.97531 Paddler input for Yahoola Creek, Georgia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Yahoola Creek, Blue Ridge Mountains, Georgia Local climate location: JASPER 23 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Super 8 Motel - Dahlonega, Dahlonega Welcome to the Super 8 in Dahlonega, GA with easy access to Ga-400/US-60 Hwy. We are less than 1 mile from Historic Dahlonega, GA, Home of the first US Gold Rush. We are conveniently located near all ... Dahlonega Days Inn (Hwy 19 & Hwy 60), Dahlonega The Days Inn Dahlonega is located off of GA 400 Hwy 60. We are one mile from Historic Dahlonega Square, home of the first Gold Rush in the United States and North Georgia College and State University... Econo Lodge Dahlonega, Dahlonega Continental breakfast. Restaurants with walking distance. Historic district 1 mile. Outlet mall 14 miles. Helen 28 miles. Several state parks and waterfalls nearby. Microwave, refrigerator available. ...   Blue Ridge Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Blue Ridge Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Blue Ridge Mountains. All Georgia Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Georgia. Books about whitewater paddling on Yahoola Creek, Georgia List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Yahoola Creek, Georgia. Find a whitewater outfitter in Georgia Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Gainesville, Georgia Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Gainesville, Georgia, the metro area neareast to Yahoola Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Yahoola Creek.   Whitewater Near Yahoola Creek: Yahoola Creek, Lumpkin County , 0 miles away, Class I-IV - 6 miles long (US 19 North of Dahlonega to US 19) Chestatee River, Lumpkin County , 4 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 32 miles long (Coppermine to Lake Lanier) Etowah River, Lumpkin/ Dawson County , 5 miles away, Class II(IV) - 13.3 miles long (US 19 to Highway 136) Etowah River, Lumpkin County , 6 miles away, Class II(III) - 10.5 miles long (Hightower Road to US 19) Chestatee River, Lumpkin County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 2.1 miles long (Grindle Falls Road to Copper Mine) Etowah River, Lumpkin County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 2 miles long (Above Hightower Road) Chestatee River, Lumpkin County , 8 miles away, Class II-III+ - 11.4 miles long (Turners Corner to Grindle Bridge) Tesnatee Creek, White/Lumpkin County , 9 miles away, Class I-III - 3 miles long (County Road 5976 to Old Copper Mine Road) Dicks Creek, Lumpkin County , 9 miles away, Class V - 0.75 miles long (WMA Gate to Waters Creek Campground) Dicks Creek, Lumpkin County , 9 miles away, Class IV - 2 miles long (Waters Creek Campground to Turners Corner)   Ski Areas Near Yahoola Creek: Sky Valley, Georgia , 50 miles away, 210 vertical feet Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 54 miles away, 225 vertical feet Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 73 miles away, 600 vertical feet Cataloochee, North Carolina , 85 miles away, 740 vertical feet Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 130 miles away, 700 vertical feet Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 173 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Ski Beech, North Carolina , 174 miles away, 830 vertical feet Hawksnest, North Carolina , 175 miles away, 619 vertical feet Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 186 miles away, 365 vertical feet   Hotels Near Yahoola Creek: Super 8 Motel - Dahlonega, Dahlonega , 1 miles away Dahlonega Days Inn (Hwy 19 & Hwy 60), Dahlonega , 1 miles away Econo Lodge Dahlonega, Dahlonega , 1 miles away Holiday Inn Express Dahlonega, Georgia, Dahlonega , 1 miles away Pura Vida USA, Dahlonega , 6 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Yahoola Creek: Blackburn Park and Campground, Dahlonega, 2 miles away Crisson Campground, Dahlonega, 2 miles away Cedar House Yurt Cabins, Dahlonega, 4 miles away   Trails Near Yahoola Creek: Black Mountain Trail, Union County , 8 miles away DeSoto Falls Trail, Lumpkin County , 12 miles away Whitly Gap Trail, White County , 15 miles away Duncan Ridge Trail, Union County , 15 miles away Coosa Backcountry Trail, Union County , 15 miles away   National Parks Near Yahoola Creek: Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Atlanta - GA , 39 miles away Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, Atlanta - GA , 52 miles away   Golf Courses Near Yahoola Creek: Nicklaus Golf Club at Birch River, Dahlonega , 2 miles away   Lakes Near Yahoola Creek