South Carolina whitewater - Little River - North Fork, Oconee County

Oconee county, Highway 11 to Tanyard Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-III     8 miles
  The starting point is not too far from Seneca, as you can see on the road map further down. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. The Highway 11 to Tanyard Bridge section of Little River - North Fork in South Carolina is 8 miles long and is a class I-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The campgrounds here at Little River - North Fork are pretty good. Some
    people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good rivers for that around here. The beautiful scenery of Oconee County and the water flowing gracefully down Little River - North Fork attract people from near and far. The Highway 11 to Tanyard
Bridge stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. This stretch has has enough mileage, it's good length for a morning trip. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come.

Briefly about the general area:
Through the warmest time of the year highs here at Little River - North Fork reach the 70's, and the overnight is rather
 
colder of course, regularly in the 50's. Throughout the winter highs are in the 40's; through the dark hours in the winter at Little River - North Fork temperatures fall to the 20's.
Little River - North Fork is a wet site that gets a large amount of rain; March is the wettest month with most rain while April is the month with the least amount of precipitation.

Little River - North Fork, Highway 11 to Tanyard Bridge road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-III
Length: 8 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.90111
Longitude: -82.99362

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.83139
Longitude: -82.97639

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Current weather conditions at Little River - North Fork, South Carolina
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Local climate location: HIGHLANDS 12 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Executive Inn, Seneca
10 miles away
The Best Western Executive Inn is located on the Highway 123 bypass. Nine miles away from Lake Oconee and Clemson University, just 10 miles from Duke Power Plant....

Jameson Inn Seneca, Seneca
10 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...

Seneca-Days Inn Clemson, Seneca
11 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. ...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Seneca, South Carolina, the metro area neareast to Little River - North Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Little River - North Fork.
 Whitewater Near Little River - North Fork:
Flat Shoal River, Oconee County , 1 miles away, Class I-III - 3 miles long (Flat Shoals Bridge to Tanyard Bridge)
Flat Shoal River, Oconee County , 2 miles away, Class I-III(IV) - 4.5 miles long (Highway 11 to Flat Shoals Bridge)
Oconee Creek, Oconee County , 3 miles away, Class II-III - 1 miles long (Highway 11 to Little River)
Whitewater, Oconee County , 9 miles away, Class III-V+ - 2.4 miles long (Base of Upper Falls to Lake Jocassee)
Chattooga River - East Fork, Oconee County , 9 miles away, Class -blank- - 1.9 miles long (Highway 107 to Walhalla Fish Hatchery)
Chattooga River - East Fork, Oconee County , 10 miles away, Class -blank- - 2.46 miles long (Walhalla Fish Hatchery to Chattooga)
Little Eastatoe River, Pickens County , 10 miles away, Class II-IV - 1.5 miles long (Dirt road off Highway 11 to Highway 11 bridge)
Thompson River, Transylvania County , 10 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 5.2 miles long (North Route 281 to Lake Jocassee)
Sixmile Creek, Pickens County , 11 miles away, Class II-III - 2 miles long (Jones Mill Road to Lake Issaqueena)
Eastatoe Creek - Lower Gorge, Pickens County , 11 miles away, Class II-III(V) - 2 miles long (Mill Creek to Dug Mountain Access)
 Ski Areas Near Little River - North Fork:
Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 24 miles away, 225 vertical feet
Sky Valley, Georgia , 26 miles away, 210 vertical feet
Cataloochee, North Carolina , 40 miles away, 740 vertical feet
Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 62 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 70 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 106 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Ski Beech, North Carolina , 107 miles away, 830 vertical feet
Hawksnest, North Carolina , 108 miles away, 619 vertical feet
Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 118 miles away, 365 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Little River - North Fork:
Best Western Executive Inn, Seneca , 10 miles away
Jameson Inn Seneca, Seneca , 10 miles away
Seneca-Days Inn Clemson, Seneca , 11 miles away
Sleep Inn Clemson, Clemson , 15 miles away
Ramada Inn Clemson, Clemson , 15 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Little River - North Fork:
Devils Fork State Park, Salem, 6 miles away
Oconee Station state Historic Site, Walhalla, 6 miles away
Keowee Falls RV Park, West Union, 7 miles away
 Trails Near Little River - North Fork:
Winding Stairs Trail, Oconee County , 8 miles away
Foothills Trail, Oconee County , 9 miles away
Foothills Trail, Oconee County , 9 miles away
Burrells Ford Trail, Rabun County , 13 miles away
Ellicott Rock Trail, Macon County , 13 miles away
 National Parks Near Little River - North Fork:
Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 51 miles away
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 60 miles away
 Lakes Near Little River - North Fork

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