South Carolina whitewater - Eastatoe Creek - Lower Gorge, Pickens County

Pickens county, Mill Creek to Dug Mountain Access section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III(V)     2 miles
  This section of Eastatoe Creek - Lower Gorge is 2 miles long and has been rated as a class II-III(V) section by American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in South Carolina tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. This is a short paddling stretch so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. The starting point is not too far from Brevard, as you can see on the road map further down. And of course,
    there are campgrounds nearby. The Mill Creek to Dug Mountain Access stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling places. The natural beauty of South Carolina and the sparkling
of the sunlight on the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car.

Briefly about the general area:
Throughout the warmest time of the year highs here at Eastatoe Creek - Lower Gorge get into the 70's. For the duration of the dark hours of summer temperatures descend down into the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 40's with temperatures at Eastatoe Creek - Lower Gorge dipping down into the
 
20's through winter nights. Cove Gap is a great location to explore.
Eastatoe Creek - Lower Gorge gets much water; through March this area sees the most rain, and the driest month is April.

Eastatoe Creek - Lower Gorge, Mill Creek to Dug Mountain Access road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III(V)
Length: 2 miles
Average Gradient: 60 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.98139
Longitude: -82.85351

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.9578
Longitude: -82.85311

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Current weather conditions at Eastatoe Creek - Lower Gorge, South Carolina
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Local climate location: HIGHLANDS 18 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Sleep Inn Clemson, Clemson
16 miles away
One mile from Clemson University. FREE deluxe continental breakfast. FREE high-speed Internet access. Microwaves, refrigerators, coffee makers, hair dryer, irons and boards in all rooms. FREE local Go...

Comfort Inn Clemson, Clemson
16 miles away
Free high-speed Internet. Free deluxe continental breakfast. Coffee makers, irons and ironing boards, and HBO channels in rooms. Two-room suites with whirlpool tubs available. Located just one mile fr...

Ramada Inn Clemson, Clemson
16 miles away
The Ramada of Clemson, SC is located at the intersection of Highway 76 & 123 and is the Clemson areas only full service hotel. The South Carolina Botanical Gardens and T. Ed Garrison Arena is a short ...



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Outdoors Recreation Near Brevard, North Carolina
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Brevard, North Carolina, the metro area neareast to Eastatoe Creek - Lower Gorge. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Eastatoe Creek - Lower Gorge.
 Whitewater Near Eastatoe Creek - Lower Gorge:
Little Eastatoe River, Pickens County , 1 miles away, Class II-IV - 1.5 miles long (Dirt road off Highway 11 to Highway 11 bridge)
Eastatoe Creek, Pickens County , 4 miles away, Class IV+ - 3.52 miles long (US 178 to Smith Creek above Lake Keowee)
Toxaway Creek, Transylvania County , 7 miles away, Class II-V+ - 3.6 miles long (Frozen Creek Road Bridge to Lake Jocassee)
Toxaway River, Transylvania County , 8 miles away, Class V+ - 3.69 miles long (Highway 64 to Lake Jocassee)
Horsepasture River, Transylvania County , 9 miles away, Class V+ - 4.2 miles long (US Route 281 to Lake Jocassee)
French Broad River - East Fork, Transylvania County , 10 miles away, Class II-IV - 5.5 miles long (East Fork Road at Laurel Branch to French Broad River)
French Broad River - West Fork, Transylvania County , 10 miles away, Class IV-V - 3.4 miles long (SR 1309 Bridge to US 64 Bridge)
Thompson River, Transylvania County , 10 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 5.2 miles long (North Route 281 to Lake Jocassee)
Little River - North Fork, Oconee County , 11 miles away, Class I-III - 8 miles long (Highway 11 to Tanyard Bridge)
Whitewater, Oconee County , 11 miles away, Class III-V+ - 2.4 miles long (Base of Upper Falls to Lake Jocassee)
 Ski Areas Near Eastatoe Creek - Lower Gorge:
Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 32 miles away, 225 vertical feet
Sky Valley, Georgia , 35 miles away, 210 vertical feet
Cataloochee, North Carolina , 37 miles away, 740 vertical feet
Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 61 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 64 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 95 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Ski Beech, North Carolina , 97 miles away, 830 vertical feet
Hawksnest, North Carolina , 97 miles away, 619 vertical feet
Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 107 miles away, 365 vertical feet
Winterplace, West Virginia , 191 miles away, 603 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Eastatoe Creek - Lower Gorge:
Sleep Inn Clemson, Clemson , 16 miles away
Comfort Inn Clemson, Clemson , 16 miles away
Ramada Inn Clemson, Clemson , 16 miles away
Clemson-Days Inn, Clemson , 16 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites CLEMSON - UNIV AREA, Clemson , 16 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Eastatoe Creek - Lower Gorge:
Keowee-Toxaway state Natural Area, Sunset, 4 miles away
Devils Fork State Park, Salem, 6 miles away
Lazy J Campground, Rosman, 8 miles away
 Trails Near Eastatoe Creek - Lower Gorge:
Foothills Trail, Oconee County , 14 miles away
Foothills Trail, Oconee County , 14 miles away
Winding Stairs Trail, Oconee County , 16 miles away
Art Loeb Trail, Transylvania County , 18 miles away
Ellicott Rock Trail, Macon County , 20 miles away
 National Parks Near Eastatoe Creek - Lower Gorge:
Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 41 miles away
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 62 miles away
 Lakes Near Eastatoe Creek - Lower Gorge

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