Georgia whitewater - Yellow River, Gwinnett/Dekalb County Gwinnett/Dekalb county, Annistown Bridge to Highway 124 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-III     4 miles   The average Georgia whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be harder to run than those in other states, so don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. This section of Yellow River in Gwinnett/Dekalb County is 4 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-III section. There are many good hotels to choose from, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of     rivers for that. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The nature scenery of Gwinnett/Dekalb County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water make the trip here worthwhile. The Annistown Bridge to Highway 124 section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. The put-in location is a short drive from Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. This is a pretty decent length section, good for a one day paddling trip. Briefly about the general area: At Yellow River throughout the months of summer highs are in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures drop down into the 60's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs   in the 40's, and after the sun is down through the winter temperatures at Yellow River plunge into the 20's. Horseshoe Bend is an interesting place to pop by while at Yellow River. A good deal of rain falls at Yellow River; during March this area sees the most rain; October is when it's the driest. Yellow River, Annistown Bridge to Highway 124 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-III Length: 4 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 33.8049 Longitude: -84.07551 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 33.7727 Longitude: -84.0583 Paddler input for Yellow River, Georgia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Yellow River, Georgia Local climate location: ALPHARETTA 14 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Atlanta - Days Inn Stone Mountain, Stone Mountain 4 miles away The Days Inn Stone Mountain is the perfect location for the family getaway or the business traveler. We are conveniently located to all Atlanta has to offer. We are conveniently located 1/2 mile f... Comfort Inn At Stone Mountain, Stone Mountain 4 miles away Stone Mountain Park 1 mile. 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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 Yellow River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Yellow River.   Whitewater Near Yellow River: Yellow River, Gwinnett County , 4 miles away, Class II-III - 10 miles long (Arnold Road to Annistown Bridge) Yellow River, -blank- County , 13 miles away, Class II(III) - 37 miles long (Highway 124 to Lake Jackson) Alcovy River, Barrow/ Walton/ Newton County , 18 miles away, Class II-III - 21 miles long (GA Route 81 to US 278) South River, Newton/Henry County , 19 miles away, Class III - 0.5 miles long (GA 81 to Snapping Shoals Creek) Big Creek, Fulton County , 23 miles away, Class I-III(V+) - 2 miles long (Grimes Bridge Road to Vickery Creek Park) Marsh Creek, Fulton County , 24 miles away, Class III-IV - 1 miles long (Mill Spring Academy to Riverside Road) Alcovy River, Newton County , 26 miles away, Class III - 2.4 miles long (Factory Shoals) Chattahoochee River, Cobb/Fulton County , 27 miles away, Class II(III) - 0.2 miles long (Upstream of Atlanta Road) Chattahoochee River, Cobb/Fulton County , 27 miles away, Class I-II+(III) - 3.5 miles long (Powers Ferry to West Pallisades/Paces Mill) Sope Creek, Cobb County , 27 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 2.5 miles long (Lower Roswell Road to Chattahoochee River)   Ski Areas Near Yellow River: Sky Valley, Georgia , 84 miles away, 210 vertical feet Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 87 miles away, 225 vertical feet Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 115 miles away, 600 vertical feet Cataloochee, North Carolina , 122 miles away, 740 vertical feet Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 164 miles away, 700 vertical feet   Hotels Near Yellow River: Atlanta - Days Inn Stone Mountain, Stone Mountain , 4 miles away Comfort Inn At Stone Mountain, Stone Mountain , 4 miles away Best Western Stone Mountain, Stone Mountain , 4 miles away Holiday Inn Express Stone Mountain, Ga, Stone Mountain , 4 miles away Super 8 Motel Snellville/Stone Mountain Ga, Snellville , 4 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Yellow River: Stone Mountain Park Family Campground, Stone Mountain, 7 miles away Jones RV Park, Norcross, 10 miles away Lawrenceville Campground, Gwinnett County, 13 miles away   National Parks Near Yellow River: Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Atlanta - GA , 21 miles away Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, Atlanta - GA , 22 miles away   Golf Courses Near Yellow River: Mystery Valley Golf Club, Lithonia , 6 miles away Southland Golf Course, Stone Mountain , 6 miles away   Lakes Near Yellow River