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 spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're not from around here don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. The Verner Mill Road to Blackwell Bridge stretch of Chauga River in South Carolina is 3 miles long and it is classified as a class II-III(IV) section by American Whitewater. The natural beauty of South Carolina and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep     you coming back for more. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. The Verner Mill Road to Blackwell Bridge stretch is one of many paddling stretches in this river system. This is a somewhat short section so no need to bring snacks. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Seneca, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Briefly about the general area: At Chauga River all through the summer highs are in the 70's. Once the sun is down it drops down to the 50's. High temperatures through the wintertime are   normally in the 40's with temperatures at Chauga River dipping down into the 20's through winter nights. Chauga River regularly gets a good deal of precipitation; through March this area sees the most rain, and the driest month is April. Chauga River, Verner Mill Road to Blackwell Bridge road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III(IV) Length: 3 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 34.8442 Longitude: -83.1553 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 34.82583 Longitude: -83.17445 Paddler input for Chauga River, South Carolina: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Chauga River, South Carolina Local climate location: HIGHLANDS 11 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Old Edwards Inn and Spa, Highlands 13 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 13 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 ... Jameson Inn Seneca, Seneca 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...   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 Carolina Whitewater 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.   Whitewater Near Chauga River: Chauga River, Oconee County , 3 miles away, Class II-III(V) - 5.4 miles long (Route 193 to Route 290/Cassidy Bridge) Chattooga River, Rabun GA / Oconee SC County , 4 miles away, Class II - 7 miles long (Highway 28 Putin to Earl's Ford) Chattooga River, Rabun GA / Oconee SC County , 4 miles away, Class II - 7 miles long (Highway 28 Putin to Earl's Ford) Cedar Creek, Oconee County , 5 miles away, Class IV-V - 3 miles long (Blue Hole Falls to Cobbs Bridge Road) Chauga River, Oconee County , 5 miles away, Class IV - 9.8 miles long (Route 290 /Cassidy Bridge Road to Cobbs Bridge Road) Whetstone Creek, Oconee County , 5 miles away, Class II-III(V) - 1.5 miles long (Sandy Ford Access Road to Sandy Ford) Chattooga River, Rabun GA / Oconee SC County , 5 miles away, Class II-III+(IV) - 13 miles long (Earls Ford to Route 76 Bridge) Chattooga River, Rabun GA / Oconee SC County , 5 miles away, Class II-III+(IV) - 13 miles long (Earls Ford to Route 76 Bridge) Chattooga River - West Fork, Rabun County , 6 miles away, Class I-II - 5 miles long (Overflow Creek Road Bridge to Highway 28 Boater's Access) Warwoman Creek, Rabun County , 6 miles away, Class II-III - 7.2 miles long (Earl's Ford Road to Chattooga River)   Ski Areas Near Chauga River: Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 14 miles away, 225 vertical feet Sky Valley, Georgia , 15 miles away, 210 vertical feet Cataloochee, North Carolina , 42 miles away, 740 vertical feet Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 56 miles away, 600 vertical feet Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 78 miles away, 700 vertical feet Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 117 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Ski Beech, North Carolina , 118 miles away, 830 vertical feet Hawksnest, North Carolina , 118 miles away, 619 vertical feet Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 129 miles away, 365 vertical feet   Hotels Near Chauga River: Old Edwards Inn and Spa, Highlands , 13 miles away The Inn at Half Mile Farm, Highlands , 13 miles away Jameson Inn Seneca, Seneca , 14 miles away Seneca-Days Inn Clemson, Seneca , 15 miles away Clayton-Days Inn, Clayton , 16 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Chauga River: Cherry Hill, Mountain Rest, 3 miles away Yellow Branch Campground, Oconee County, 3 miles away Camp Chatuga, Mountain Rest, 3 miles away   Trails Near Chauga River: Burrells Ford Trail, Rabun County , 6 miles away Chattooga Trail, Rabun County , 6 miles away Winding Stairs Trail, Oconee County , 8 miles away Three Forks Trail, Rabun County , 9 miles away Ellicott Rock Trail, Macon County , 10 miles away   National Parks Near Chauga River: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 55 miles away Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 60 miles away   Lakes Near Chauga River