Georgia whitewater, Chattooga River Rabun Oconee county, Bull Pen Bridge to Burrells Ford Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-V(V+)     5 miles   The Bull Pen Bridge to Burrells Ford Bridge section of Chattooga River in Georgia is 5 miles long and has been rated as a class III-V(V+) section by American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Georgia are harder than the national norm, so better not forget that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. The put-in is not too far from Seneca, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t     get lost. The beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains scenery is an added bonus. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. There's camping available near Chattooga River. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The beautiful scenery of Rabun/Oconee County and the cool fresh water beats anything. This river system is full of great paddling stretches, the Bull Pen Bridge to Burrells Ford   Bridge stretch is just one of them. This stretch has has enough mileage, suitable for an afternoon trip. Briefly about the general area: A spree to Kings Creek Falls will fill your spirit with great feelings, and Ellicott Rock is an out of the ordinary place to explore while at Chattooga River. Be careful coming to the Blue Ridge Mountains, you might not ever wanna go back home again. Francis Marion-Sumter National Forests is a perfect place to go if you're at Chattooga River, and you'll never forgive yourself if you don’t go skiing at Scaly Mountain while you're here. This is such a wonderful river. Chattooga River, Bull Pen Bridge to Burrells Ford Bridge road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Chattooga River.   Whitewater Near Chattooga River: Chattooga River, Oconee SC/ Rabun GA County, 1 miles away       Class II-V - 11.3 miles long (Burrell's Ford to Highway 28 Bridge) Chattooga River, Rabun/Oconee County, 1 miles away       Class III-V(V+) - 5 miles long (Bull Pen Bridge to Burrells Ford Bridge) Chattooga River, Jackson/Macon County, 1 miles away       Class III-IV - 5 miles long (Bullpen Bridge to Burrell's Ford) Chattooga River - East Fork, Oconee County, 4 miles away       Class -blank- - 2.46 miles long (Walhalla Fish Hatchery to Chattooga) Chattooga River, Jackson County, 5 miles away       Class V - 6 miles long (North Carolina 1107 to Bull Pen Bridge) Big Creek, Rabun County, 5 miles away       Class IV-V(V+) - 2 miles long (Highway 28 to Overflow Creek) Chattooga River - East Fork, Oconee County, 5 miles away       Class -blank- - 1.9 miles long (Highway 107 to Walhalla Fish Hatchery) Chattooga River, Rabun GA / Oconee SC County, 5 miles away       Class II-III+(IV) - 13 miles long (Earls Ford to Route 76 Bridge) Chattooga River, Rabun GA / Oconee SC County, 5 miles away       Class II-III+(IV) - 13 miles long (Earls Ford to Route 76 Bridge) Chattooga River, Rabun GA / Oconee SC County, 5 miles away       Class II - 7 miles long (Highway 28 Putin to Earl's Ford)   Ski Areas Near Chattooga River: Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 13 miles away, 225 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Sky Valley, Georgia , 16 miles away, 210 foot drop, 2 lifts, 5 runs Cataloochee, North Carolina , 32 miles away, 740 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 50 miles away, 600 foot drop, 3 lifts, 8 runs Wolf Ridge, North Carolina , 69 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 20 runs   Marinas Near Chattooga River: Anchorage Boat Dock, Clayton , 20 miles away   Hotels Near Chattooga River: The Park On Main Hotel, Highlands , 6 miles away 200 Main, Highlands , 6 miles away Mitchells Lodge And Cottages, Highlands , 7 miles away Innisfree Bed And Breakfast By, Cashiers , 7 miles away Half Mile Farm, Highlands , 7 miles away   Campgrounds Near Chattooga River: Burrell's Ford, Cashiers, 1 miles away Burrells Ford Campground, Oconee County, 1 miles away Ammons Branch Campground, Macon County, 2 miles away   Trails Near Chattooga River: Ellicott Rock Trail, Macon , 1 miles away Burrells Ford Trail, Rabun , 4 miles away Winding Stairs Trail, Oconee , 4 miles away Foothills Trail, Oconee , 5 miles away Foothills Trail, Oconee , 5 miles away   Public Lands Near Chattooga River: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 49 miles away Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 52 miles away Oconee State Park, South Carolina , 7 miles away Francis Marion-Sumter National Forests, South Carolina , 11 miles away Keowee-Toxaway State Park, South Carolina , 17 miles away   Golf Courses Near Chattooga River: Cullasaja Club, Highlands , 5 miles away Old Edwards Club, Highlands , 6 miles away Wade Hampton Golf Club, Cashiers , 6 miles away   Lakes Near Chattooga River Cliffside Lake, Macon , 9 miles away Lake Jocassee, Oconee , 14 miles away Lake Jocasse, Oconee , 15 miles away