South Carolina whitewater - Chattooga River - East Fork, Blue Ridge Mountains, Oconee County Oconee county, Highway 107 to Walhalla Fish Hatchery section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.     The wonderful Oconee County scenery and the playfulness of the water beats anything. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Whitewater paddling here in the Blue Ridge Mountains is a great experience. There are plenty of other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. This is a pretty short section so no need to bring snacks. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of spots for that. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions     for lots of people. The put-in location is a short drive from Seneca, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more forgiving, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many runs in this state are very easy. 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: Don't leave Chattooga River - East Fork without first going for a hike along the Foothills Trail. Through the warm months at Chattooga River - East Fork highs are ordinarily in the 70's. Through the moonlight hours it's typically in the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 40's with winter lows   in the 20's overnight here at Chattooga River - East Fork. The high level of rain makes Chattooga River - East Fork a reasonably wet spot; throughout March this area sees the most rain while April is frequently the driest month. Chattooga River - East Fork, Highway 107 to Walhalla Fish Hatchery road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: Length: 1.9 miles Average Gradient: 110 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.00389 Longitude: -83.05461 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 34.98519 Longitude: -83.0709 Paddler input for Chattooga River - East Fork, South Carolina: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Chattooga River - East Fork, Blue Ridge Mountains, South Carolina Local climate location: HIGHLANDS 3 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Sapphire Valley Resort, Sapphire 7 miles away Scenic mountain views provide the perfect backdrop for this four-season resort. Hotel rooms, condominiums, and houses are nestled in the Blue Ridge mountains but are surrounded by activities for the e... Old Edwards Inn and Spa, Highlands 10 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 10 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...   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. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Chattooga River - East Fork.   Whitewater Near Chattooga River - East Fork: Chattooga River - East Fork, Oconee County , 2 miles away, Class -blank- - 2.46 miles long (Walhalla Fish Hatchery to Chattooga) Whitewater River, Jackson/Transylvania County , 3 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 4 miles long (Bullpen Road to Highway 281) Chattooga River, Rabun/Oconee County , 4 miles away, Class III-V(V+) - 5 miles long (Bull Pen Bridge to Burrells Ford Bridge) Chattooga River, Jackson/Macon County , 4 miles away, Class III-IV - 5 miles long (Bullpen Bridge to Burrell's Ford) Whitewater, Oconee County , 4 miles away, Class III-V+ - 2.4 miles long (Base of Upper Falls to Lake Jocassee) Chattooga River, Jackson County , 5 miles away, Class V - 6 miles long (North Carolina 1107 to Bull Pen Bridge) Thompson River, Transylvania County , 6 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 5.2 miles long (North Route 281 to Lake Jocassee) Chattooga River, Oconee SC/ Rabun GA County , 6 miles away, Class II-V - 11.3 miles long (Burrell's Ford to Highway 28 Bridge) Flat Shoal River, Oconee County , 8 miles away, Class I-III(IV) - 4.5 miles long (Highway 11 to Flat Shoals Bridge) Horsepasture River, Transylvania County , 9 miles away, Class V+ - 4.2 miles long (US Route 281 to Lake Jocassee)   Ski Areas Near Chattooga River - East Fork: Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 17 miles away, 225 vertical feet Sky Valley, Georgia , 20 miles away, 210 vertical feet Cataloochee, North Carolina , 32 miles away, 740 vertical feet Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 53 miles away, 600 vertical feet Wolf Ridge, North Carolina , 66 miles away, 700 vertical feet   Hotels Near Chattooga River - East Fork: Sapphire Valley Resort, Sapphire , 7 miles away Old Edwards Inn and Spa, Highlands , 10 miles away Hampton Inn Highlands NC, Highlands , 10 miles away The Inn at Half Mile Farm, Highlands , 11 miles away Jameson Inn Seneca, Seneca , 18 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Chattooga River - East Fork: Sloan Bridge Campground, Oconee County, 1 miles away Burrel Place Campground, Oconee County, 2 miles away Moody Spring Campground, Oconee County, 3 miles away   Trails Near Chattooga River - East Fork: Foothills Trail, Oconee County , 1 miles away Foothills Trail, Oconee County , 1 miles away Winding Stairs Trail, Oconee County , 4 miles away Ellicott Rock Trail, Macon County , 5 miles away Whiteside Mountain National Recreation Trail, Jackson County , 7 miles away   National Parks Near Chattooga River - East Fork: Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 49 miles away Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 51 miles away   Golf Courses Near Chattooga River - East Fork: Fairfield Sapphire Valley Sapphire Mountain Golf Club, Cashiers , 5 miles away Wade Hampton Golf Club, Cashiers , 5 miles away Headwaters Golf Club, Cashiers , 5 miles away   Lakes Near Chattooga River - East Fork