South Carolina whitewater - Flat Shoal River, Oconee County
Oconee
county,
Highway 11 to Flat Shoals Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-III(IV) 4.5 miles
The put-in is not too far from Seneca, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. This stretch of Flat Shoal River in Oconee County is 4.5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-III(IV) section. This river system has a few good paddling stretches and the Highway 11 to Flat Shoals Bridge section is one of them. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so you'd better keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less demanding. There aren’t any hotels
right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. This is a pretty decent length section, it's perfect for
a one day trip. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling spots. The natural beauty of Oconee County and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far.
Briefly about the general area: The warmest time of the year at Flat Shoal River arrives with high temperatures in the 70's with nighttime lows in the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 40's, and after the sun is
down throughout the winter temperatures at Flat Shoal River drop into the 20's. Flat Shoal River sees pretty high levels of rainfall; March is the wettest month with most rain, and the driest month of the year is April.
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