South Carolina whitewater - Chattooga River, Blue Ridge Mountains, Rabun GA / Oconee SC County Rabun GA / Oconee SC county, Highway 28 Putin to Earl's Ford section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II     7 miles   We run it in 17 ft canoes and Big Shoals is the only class 3 rapid. You will have to portage your boat 1/2 mile uphill at Earls ford take out on the SC side of the river. On Low Water Bridge Rd of Hwy 28 there are about 10 primative campsites beside the river, excellant camping and trout fishing but sometimes rowdy(more than likely they are related to me) lol. Says Donald Morton The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in South Carolina are often more forgiving than in other states, so don't forget that rivers here are not as hard     as elsewhere. The Highway 28 Putin to Earl's Ford section of Chattooga River is 7 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II section of whitewater. The starting location is a short drive from Seneca, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The campgrounds here at Chattooga River are pretty good. The natural beauty of South Carolina and the water flowing gracefully down Chattooga River have people coming here. This river system is full of great paddling stretches, the Highway 28 Putin to Earl's Ford stretch is just one of them. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling   places. This stretch is mid length, good for a one day paddling trip. The wild scenery of the Blue Ridge Mountains is great. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Briefly about the general area: Big Shoals is a delightful spot to spend some time at, and going for a hike on the Three Forks Trail is always a nice adventure. At Chattooga River all through the months of summer highs are in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures plunge down into the 50's. High temperatures during the winter are normally in the 40's, and overnight lows at Chattooga River through the wintertime frequently sink into the 20's. This river has it all. You just can't imagine the amount of outdoors fun stuff the Blue Ridge Mountains has to offer. Big Shoals is an inspiring location to stop at during your stay, and there is a delightful hiking trail nearby called the Burrells Ford Trail. A good deal of rain falls at Chattooga River; most of the rain falls during March, and July meanwhile is the driest month. Chattooga River, Highway 28 Putin to Earl's Ford road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II Length: 7 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 34.91999 Longitude: -83.17 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 34.87939 Longitude: -83.2286 Paddler input for Chattooga River, South Carolina: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Chattooga River, Blue Ridge Mountains, South Carolina Local climate location: COWEETA EXP STATION 8 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Old Edwards Inn and Spa, Highlands 9 miles away Old Edwards Inn and Spa welcomes visitors to North Carolina's high country with its award-winning blend of relaxed luxury recognized worldwide. The welcoming influences of Old-Europe architecture lend... Hampton Inn Highlands NC, Highlands 9 miles away The Hampton Inn Highlands hotel in Highlands North Carolina is located one block off Main Street on Hwy. 106 in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Visitors to Highlands North Carolina enjoy area a... The Inn at Half Mile Farm, Highlands 9 miles away The Inn is situated on fourteen acres with wooded walking paths, two stocked fishing ponds and a six acre lake. The courtyard and grounds are beautifully landscaped. Relax on the patio or front porch ...   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 South Carolina Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in South Carolina. Books about whitewater paddling on Chattooga River, South Carolina List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Chattooga River, South Carolina. Find a whitewater outfitter in South Carolina Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Seneca, South Carolina Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Seneca, South Carolina, the metro area neareast to Chattooga River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Chattooga River.   Whitewater Near Chattooga River: Chattooga River, Rabun GA / Oconee SC County , 0 miles away, Class II - 7 miles long (Highway 28 Putin to Earl's Ford) Chattooga River - West Fork, Rabun County , 2 miles away, Class I-II - 5 miles long (Overflow Creek Road Bridge to Highway 28 Boater's Access) Chattooga River, Rabun GA / Oconee SC County , 3 miles away, Class II-III+(IV) - 13 miles long (Earls Ford to Route 76 Bridge) Chattooga River, Rabun GA / Oconee SC County , 3 miles away, Class II-III+(IV) - 13 miles long (Earls Ford to Route 76 Bridge) Warwoman Creek, Rabun County , 4 miles away, Class II-III - 7.2 miles long (Earl's Ford Road to Chattooga River) Whetstone Creek, Oconee County , 4 miles away, Class II-III(V) - 1.5 miles long (Sandy Ford Access Road to Sandy Ford) Holcombe Creek, Rabun County , 4 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 1.9 miles long (FS Road 86B bridge to Three Forks of West Fork Chattooga) Big Creek, Rabun County , 4 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 2 miles long (Highway 28 to Overflow Creek) Chauga River, Oconee County , 4 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 3 miles long (Verner Mill Road to Blackwell Bridge) Overflow Creek, Rabun County , 4 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 5 miles long (USFS Road 86B to Overflow Creek Road Bridge)   Ski Areas Near Chattooga River: Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 10 miles away, 225 vertical feet Sky Valley, Georgia , 12 miles away, 210 vertical feet Cataloochee, North Carolina , 38 miles away, 740 vertical feet Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 52 miles away, 600 vertical feet Wolf Ridge, North Carolina , 76 miles away, 700 vertical feet   Hotels Near Chattooga River: Old Edwards Inn and Spa, Highlands , 9 miles away Hampton Inn Highlands NC, Highlands , 9 miles away The Inn at Half Mile Farm, Highlands , 9 miles away Holiday Inn Express DILLARD, Dillard , 14 miles away Days Inn Clayton, Clayton , 14 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Chattooga River: Camp Chatuga, Mountain Rest, 4 miles away Cassidy Bridge Campground, Oconee County, 7 miles away Blue Valley Campground, Macon County, 7 miles away   Trails Near Chattooga River: Burrells Ford Trail, Rabun County , 3 miles away Three Forks Trail, Rabun County , 5 miles away Chattooga Trail, Rabun County , 5 miles away Ellicott Rock Trail, Macon County , 8 miles away Winding Stairs Trail, Oconee County , 8 miles away   National Parks Near Chattooga River: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 51 miles away Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 59 miles away   Lakes Near Chattooga River