South Carolina whitewater - Chattooga River - East Fork, Blue Ridge Mountains, Oconee County Oconee county, Walhalla Fish Hatchery to Chattooga section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.     The natural beauty of Oconee County and the water flowing gracefully down Chattooga River - East Fork will make you feel great. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in South Carolina tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. This section is quite short so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Seneca,     if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. This is not the only paddling section in this river system, there are others too. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. When you're paddling down a Blue Ridge Mountains river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. Briefly about the general area: Chattooga River - East Fork sees pretty high levels of rainfall; March is when you get the most rain here, and the driest month of the year is April. The beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Spoonauger   Falls, and you need to explore Ellicott Rock since you're here. Having a fine time in the Blue Ridge Mountains is easy. There's splendid hiking along the Foothills Trail. Throughout the months of summer at Chattooga River - East Fork temperatures are typically in the 70's while nighttime lows are generally in the 50's. For the period of the winter the highs are typically in the 40's with temperatures at Chattooga River - East Fork dipping down into the 20's during winter nights. Chattooga River - East Fork, Walhalla Fish Hatchery to Chattooga road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: Length: 2.46 miles Average Gradient: 167 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 34.985 Longitude: -83.071 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 34.98509 Longitude: -83.10231 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 8 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 8 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...   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- - 1.9 miles long (Highway 107 to Walhalla Fish Hatchery) Chattooga River, Rabun/Oconee County , 3 miles away, Class III-V(V+) - 5 miles long (Bull Pen Bridge to Burrells Ford Bridge) Chattooga River, Jackson/Macon County , 3 miles away, Class III-IV - 5 miles long (Bullpen Bridge to Burrell's Ford) Chattooga River, Jackson County , 4 miles away, Class V - 6 miles long (North Carolina 1107 to Bull Pen Bridge) Chattooga River, Oconee SC/ Rabun GA County , 4 miles away, Class II-V - 11.3 miles long (Burrell's Ford to Highway 28 Bridge) Whitewater River, Jackson/Transylvania County , 5 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 4 miles long (Bullpen Road to Highway 281) Whitewater, Oconee County , 6 miles away, Class III-V+ - 2.4 miles long (Base of Upper Falls to Lake Jocassee) Thompson River, Transylvania County , 8 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 5.2 miles long (North Route 281 to Lake Jocassee) Big Creek, Rabun County , 8 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 2 miles long (Highway 28 to Overflow Creek) Chattooga River - West Fork, Rabun County , 8 miles away, Class I-II - 5 miles long (Overflow Creek Road Bridge to Highway 28 Boater's Access)   Ski Areas Near Chattooga River - East Fork: Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 16 miles away, 225 vertical feet Sky Valley, Georgia , 19 miles away, 210 vertical feet Cataloochee, North Carolina , 33 miles away, 740 vertical feet Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 52 miles away, 600 vertical feet Wolf Ridge, North Carolina , 68 miles away, 700 vertical feet   Hotels Near Chattooga River - East Fork: Sapphire Valley Resort, Sapphire , 8 miles away Old Edwards Inn and Spa, Highlands , 8 miles away Hampton Inn Highlands NC, Highlands , 9 miles away The Inn at Half Mile Farm, Highlands , 9 miles away Jameson Inn Seneca, Seneca , 18 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Chattooga River - East Fork: Burrel Place Campground, Oconee County, 1 miles away Moody Spring Campground, Oconee County, 2 miles away Burrells Ford Campground, Oconee County, 2 miles away   Trails Near Chattooga River - East Fork: Foothills Trail, Oconee County , 3 miles away Foothills Trail, Oconee County , 3 miles away Winding Stairs Trail, Oconee County , 3 miles away Ellicott Rock Trail, Macon County , 4 miles away Burrells Ford Trail, Rabun County , 6 miles away   National Parks Near Chattooga River - East Fork: Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 50 miles away Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 50 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   Lakes Near Chattooga River - East Fork