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

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Current weather conditions at Chattooga River - East Fork, Blue Ridge Mountains, South Carolina
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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...



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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 - East Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
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

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