South Carolina whitewater - Whitewater, Blue Ridge Mountains, Oconee County Oconee county, Base of Upper Falls to Lake Jocassee section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-V+     2.4 miles   The beautiful scenery of Oconee County and the water flowing gracefully down Whitewater have people coming here. This stretch of Whitewater is 2.4 miles long and has been rated as a class III-V+ section by American Whitewater. The average South Carolina whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all     set. This is a bit of a short stretch so better bring some good walking shoes. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. There's camping available near Whitewater. The beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains scenery is an added bonus. If you're coming from Seneca it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a large number of paddling spots. This is one of a small number of paddling stretches in this river system, there are a few others too. Briefly about the general area: A lot of precipitation falls at Whitewater; during the month of March you get the most rain around here, and the driest of the   months is April. And that's not all you can do here in the Blue Ridge Mountains. A tour to Whitewater wouldn't be complete without taking a look at Upper Falls. For the duration of the summertime months at Whitewater highs are generally in the 70's. Summer overnight lows fall down to the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 40's, and nighttime lows at Whitewater all through the wintertime typically dip into the 20's. The Foothills Trail is a splendid hiking trail next to Whitewater, and a short visit to Lower Falls is always worthwhile. Whitewater, Base of Upper Falls to Lake Jocassee road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-V+ Length: 2.4 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.03609 Longitude: -83.01821 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.0049 Longitude: -82.99221 Paddler input for Whitewater, South Carolina: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Whitewater, Blue Ridge Mountains, South Carolina Local climate location: HIGHLANDS 7 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Sapphire Valley Resort, Sapphire 7 miles away Scenic mountain views provide the perfect backdrop for this four-season resort. Hotel rooms, condominiums, and houses are nestled in the Blue Ridge mountains but are surrounded by activities for the e... 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 14 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 ...   Blue Ridge Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Blue Ridge Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Blue Ridge Mountains. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Whitewater.   Whitewater Near Whitewater: Thompson River, Transylvania County , 2 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 5.2 miles long (North Route 281 to Lake Jocassee) Whitewater River, Jackson/Transylvania County , 3 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 4 miles long (Bullpen Road to Highway 281) Chattooga River - East Fork, Oconee County , 4 miles away, Class -blank- - 1.9 miles long (Highway 107 to Walhalla Fish Hatchery) Horsepasture River, Transylvania County , 5 miles away, Class V+ - 4.2 miles long (US Route 281 to Lake Jocassee) Chattooga River - East Fork, Oconee County , 6 miles away, Class -blank- - 2.46 miles long (Walhalla Fish Hatchery to Chattooga) Toxaway River - Upper, Transylvania County , 8 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 2 miles long (Above Lake Toxaway) Chattooga River, Jackson County , 8 miles away, Class V - 6 miles long (North Carolina 1107 to Bull Pen Bridge) Toxaway River, Transylvania County , 8 miles away, Class V+ - 3.69 miles long (Highway 64 to Lake Jocassee) Chattooga River, Rabun/Oconee County , 8 miles away, Class III-V(V+) - 5 miles long (Bull Pen Bridge to Burrells Ford Bridge) Chattooga River, Jackson/Macon County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV - 5 miles long (Bullpen Bridge to Burrell's Ford)   Ski Areas Near Whitewater: Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 21 miles away, 225 vertical feet Sky Valley, Georgia , 24 miles away, 210 vertical feet Cataloochee, North Carolina , 31 miles away, 740 vertical feet Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 54 miles away, 600 vertical feet Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 63 miles away, 700 vertical feet Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 101 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Ski Beech, North Carolina , 102 miles away, 830 vertical feet Hawksnest, North Carolina , 103 miles away, 619 vertical feet Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 113 miles away, 365 vertical feet Winterplace, West Virginia , 196 miles away, 603 vertical feet   Hotels Near Whitewater: Sapphire Valley Resort, Sapphire , 7 miles away Old Edwards Inn and Spa, Highlands , 13 miles away The Inn at Half Mile Farm, Highlands , 14 miles away Best Western Executive Inn, Seneca , 19 miles away Jameson Inn Seneca, Seneca , 19 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Whitewater: Sloan Bridge Campground, Oconee County, 3 miles away Westridge, Lake Toxaway, 6 miles away Devils Fork State Park, Salem, 6 miles away   Trails Near Whitewater: Foothills Trail, Oconee County , 3 miles away Foothills Trail, Oconee County , 3 miles away Winding Stairs Trail, Oconee County , 8 miles away Ellicott Rock Trail, Macon County , 9 miles away Whiteside Mountain National Recreation Trail, Jackson County , 10 miles away   National Parks Near Whitewater: Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 45 miles away Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 52 miles away   Golf Courses Near Whitewater: Sapphire Lakes Country Club, Sapphire , 5 miles away Headwaters Golf Club, Cashiers , 6 miles away Red Bird Golf Links, Sapphire , 6 miles away   Lakes Near Whitewater