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 average South Carolina whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so better not forget that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. The nature scenery of Oconee County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water make the trip here worthwhile. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good spots. There's camping available near Chattooga River - East Fork. This is not the only paddling section in this river system,     there are others too. The put-in is not too far from Seneca, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. This is a pretty short section so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. The beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains scenery is an added bonus. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. Briefly about the general area: Chattooga River - East Fork is right by the Foothills Trail. During the days of summer highs here at Chattooga River - East Fork reach the 70's. Summer overnight lows descend down to the 50's. For the duration of the winter highs are in the 40's while   Chattooga River - East Fork night low temperatures through the winter are in the 20's. Chattooga River - East Fork sees pretty high levels of precipitation; the month of March is the wettest with most of the rain while April is the month with the least amount of precipitation. 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 Where four mountain roads converge in the shadow of the Great Smoky Mountains lies the quaint village of Highlands, North Carolina. Surrounded by evergreen and rhododendron forests, this is the ideal ... The Inn at Half Mile Farm, Highlands 11 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. 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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 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 Old Edwards Inn and Spa, Highlands , 10 miles away The Inn at Half Mile Farm, Highlands , 11 miles away Jameson Inn Seneca, Seneca , 18 miles away Best Western Executive Inn, 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