South Carolina whitewater - Chauga River, Oconee County
Oconee
county,
Verner Mill Road to Blackwell Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II-III(IV) 3 miles
Whitewater rafting and kayaking in South Carolina is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. The natural beauty of Oconee County and the playfulness of the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. There are so many sections to paddle in this river system, the Verner Mill Road to Blackwell Bridge section is just one of many. This is a bit of a short stretch so better bring some good walking shoes. The Verner Mill Road to Blackwell Bridge section of Chauga
River in Oconee County is 3 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-III(IV) section. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. There are campgrounds quite near
the river where you can camp. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Seneca, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost.
Briefly about the general area: The high level of precipitation makes Chauga River a quite wet place; March is the month that gets the most rain, and April meanwhile is the driest month. During the warm days of summer at Chauga River highs are regularly in the 70's while night
lows are generally in the 50's. For the period of the wintertime the highs are ordinarily in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Chauga River are in the 20's.
14 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...
15 miles away
Our motel is surrounded by lakes with the mountains nearby. There are numerous restaurants in the area, a cinema, shopping areas within walking distance and the hospital is only a couple of blocks. ...
16 miles away
The Americas Best Value Inn, in Clayton, Georgia is located in the gateway to Rabun County, in North Georgia*s mountains vacation destination. Near Atlanta, GA and Greenville, SC. Our beautiful two st...
All South Carolina Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in South Carolina.Books about whitewater paddling on Chauga River, South Carolina List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Chauga River, South Carolina.Find a whitewater outfitter in South CarolinaWhitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info.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 Chauga River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
These outdoors activities are available near Chauga River.