Georgia whitewater, Chattooga River Rabun GA Oconee SC county, Highway 28 Putin to Earl's Ford section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II     7 miles   The Highway 28 Putin to Earl's Ford section of Chattooga River is 7 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II section. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Georgia is often tougher than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Seneca, as you can see on the road map further down. The nature scenery     of Rabun GA / Oconee SC County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream have people coming here. This is a pretty decent length section, it's perfect for a one day trip. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. 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. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good places. The river winds through   the Blue Ridge Mountains and you get great scenery. The Highway 28 Putin to Earl's Ford section is one of many paddling sections in this river system. Briefly about the general area: A nice place like Oconee State Park close to Chattooga River is too wonderful to leave out, and Big Shoals is a great local attraction. You'll truly wish for more hours in a day to enjoy all the enjoyable stuff in the Blue Ridge Mountains. You can never get enough of the splendid skiing at Scaly Mountain; Big Shoals is also a splendid site to discover. This river is so good. You're sure to run into some wonderful people from Mountain Rest here, and there is a great hiking trail close by called the Three Forks Trail. Chattooga River, Highway 28 Putin to Earl's Ford 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, Rabun GA / Oconee SC County, 2 miles away       Class II - 7 miles long (Highway 28 Putin to Earl's Ford) Chattooga River, Rabun GA / Oconee SC County, 2 miles away       Class II - 7 miles long (Highway 28 Putin to Earl's Ford) Chattooga River, Rabun GA / Oconee SC County, 2 miles away       Class II-III+(IV) - 13 miles long (Earls Ford to Route 76 Bridge) Chattooga River, Rabun GA / Oconee SC County, 2 miles away       Class II-III+(IV) - 13 miles long (Earls Ford to Route 76 Bridge) Chattooga River - West Fork, Rabun County, 3 miles away       Class I-II - 5 miles long (Overflow Creek Road Bridge to Highway 28 Boater's Access) Whetstone Creek, Oconee County, 3 miles away       Class II-III(V) - 1.5 miles long (Sandy Ford Access Road to Sandy Ford) Warwoman Creek, Rabun County, 4 miles away       Class II-III - 7.2 miles long (Earl's Ford Road to Chattooga River) Whitewater Outfitter - Nantahala Outdoor Center, Oconee County, 4 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Chauga River, Oconee County, 4 miles away       Class II-III(IV) - 3 miles long (Verner Mill Road to Blackwell Bridge) Chauga River, Oconee County, 5 miles away       Class II-III(V) - 5.4 miles long (Route 193 to Route 290/Cassidy Bridge)   Ski Areas Near Chattooga River: Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 10 miles away, 225 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Sky Valley, Georgia , 12 miles away, 210 foot drop, 2 lifts, 5 runs Cataloochee, North Carolina , 38 miles away, 740 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 52 miles away, 600 foot drop, 3 lifts, 8 runs Wolf Ridge, North Carolina , 76 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 20 runs   Marinas Near Chattooga River: Anchorage Boat Dock, Clayton , 14 miles away Lakemont Marine, Lakemont , 18 miles away Anchorage Marine, Clayton , 19 miles away   Hotels Near Chattooga River: Mitchells Lodge And Cottages, Highlands , 9 miles away The Park On Main Hotel, Highlands , 9 miles away 200 Main, Highlands , 9 miles away Half Mile Farm, Highlands , 10 miles away Mountain Valley Inn, Dillard , 14 miles away   Campgrounds Near Chattooga River: Nicholson Field, Mountain Rest, 1 miles away Long Bottom Ford, Mountain Rest, 1 miles away Willis Knob Horse Camp, Mountain Rest, 2 miles away   Trails Near Chattooga River: Burrells Ford Trail, Rabun , 3 miles away Three Forks Trail, Rabun , 5 miles away Chattooga Trail, Rabun , 5 miles away Ellicott Rock Trail, Macon , 8 miles away Winding Stairs Trail, Oconee , 8 miles away   Public Lands Near Chattooga River: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 51 miles away Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 59 miles away Oconee State Park, South Carolina , 7 miles away Black Rock Mountain State Park, Georgia , 15 miles away Francis Marion-Sumter National Forests, South Carolina , 17 miles away   Golf Courses Near Chattooga River: Old Edwards Club, Highlands , 6 miles away Highlands Falls Country Club Pool & Tennis, Highlands , 9 miles away Sky Valley Resort, Dillard , 10 miles away   Lakes Near Chattooga River Cliffside Lake, Macon , 10 miles away Yonah Lake, Stephens , 16 miles away Lake Jocassee, Oconee , 20 miles away