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 scenic beauty of South Carolina and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make you feel great. The Base of Upper Falls to Lake Jocassee stretch of Whitewater in South Carolina is 2.4 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III-V+ section. The starting point is not too far from Seneca, as you can see on the road map further down. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people. There are a few other sections in this     river system that can be paddled as well. This section is quite short so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. Whitewater paddling here in the Blue Ridge Mountains is a great experience. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling spots. 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. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in South Carolina tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so you'd better keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Briefly about the general area: Be careful coming to the Blue Ridge Mountains,   you might not ever wanna go home again. A short visit to Lower Falls is always worthwhile. Through the months of summer, highs ordinarily are in the 70's at Whitewater with overnight lows in the 50's. High temperatures during the wintertime are normally in the 40's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at Whitewater. Upper Falls is an inspiring place to explore during your stay; you can have a great hiking adventure along the Foothills Trail. Whitewater is a wet spot that gets a good deal of precipitation; of all the months in a year March is the one with the most rain; April is the month with the least moisture. 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 Old Edwards Inn and Spa welcomes visitors to North Carolina's high country with its award-winning blend of relaxed luxury recognized worldwide. The welcoming influences of Old-Europe architecture lend... Hampton Inn Highlands NC, Highlands 14 miles away The Hampton Inn Highlands hotel in Highlands North Carolina is located one block off Main Street on Hwy. 106 in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Visitors to Highlands North Carolina enjoy area a...   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 Ridge, North Carolina , 63 miles away, 700 vertical feet   Hotels Near Whitewater: Sapphire Valley Resort, Sapphire , 7 miles away Old Edwards Inn and Spa, Highlands , 13 miles away Hampton Inn Highlands NC, Highlands , 14 miles away The Inn at Half Mile Farm, Highlands , 14 miles away Best Western Executive Inn, 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