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 put-in location is a short drive from Seneca, as you can see on the road map further down. There are plenty of other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. This section is quite short so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. The scenic beauty of Oconee County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make you feel great. Whitewater paddling here in the Blue Ridge Mountains is a great experience. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. 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. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that rivers
here are not as hard as elsewhere. There's camping available near Chattooga River - East Fork. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of spots for that.

Briefly about the general area:
While you're here at Chattooga River - East Fork you can take a hike along the Foothills Trail. Lots of precipitation falls at Chattooga River - East Fork; the month with most of the rain is March, and April is the month with the least moisture.
For the period of the days of summer
 
at Chattooga River - East Fork temperatures are commonly in the 70's with overnight lows in the 50's. The winter comes with highs in the 40's, and nighttime lows in the 20's for Chattooga River - East Fork.

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...

Jameson Inn Seneca, Seneca
18 miles away
Featuring true Southern Hospitality, Legendary Service, white colonial design, Deluxe Breakfast, clean comfortable rooms, fitness center & sparkling pool. Close to area attractions, you will enjoy the...

Best Western Executive Inn, Seneca
18 miles away
The Best Western Executive Inn is located on the Highway 123 bypass. Nine miles away from Lake Oconee and Clemson University, just 10 miles from Duke Power Plant....



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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 Laurel, North Carolina , 66 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 105 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Ski Beech, North Carolina , 106 miles away, 830 vertical feet
Hawksnest, North Carolina , 107 miles away, 619 vertical feet
Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 117 miles away, 365 vertical feet
Winterplace, West Virginia , 199 miles away, 603 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Chattooga River - East Fork:
Sapphire Valley Resort, Sapphire , 7 miles away
Jameson Inn Seneca, Seneca , 18 miles away
Best Western Executive Inn, Seneca , 18 miles away
Seneca-Days Inn Clemson, Seneca , 18 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Dillard, Ga, Dillard , 22 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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