Georgia whitewater, Chattooga River - West Fork Rabun county, Overflow Creek Road Bridge to Highway 28 Boater's Access section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     5 miles   The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Georgia are often tougher than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that rivers here are less forgiving. The scenic beauty of Georgia and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you'll     find lots of paddling spots. On this section you do get some distance, you can easily run it on an afternoon. This river system is full of great paddling sections, the Overflow Creek Road Bridge to Highway 28 Boater's Access section is just one of them. When you're paddling down a Blue Ridge Mountains river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. The put-in location is a short drive from Seneca, as you can see on the road map further down. 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 section of Chattooga River - West Fork is 5 miles   long and has been rated as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. The campgrounds here at Chattooga River - West Fork are pretty good. Briefly about the general area: Chattooga River - West Fork is not far at all from Highlands, and sites like Oconee State Park are perfect to go to. So much cool stuff to do in the Blue Ridge Mountains, not sufficient time. There's great hiking along the Three Forks Trail; you could always discover Pigpen Gap. This is a really good river. Good hiking is available along the Burrells Ford Trail, and you can hit the slopes at Scaly Mountain in the neighborhood. Chattooga River - West Fork, Overflow Creek Road Bridge to Highway 28 Boater's Access 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 - West Fork.   Whitewater Near Chattooga River - West Fork: Chattooga River - West Fork, Rabun County, 1 miles away       Class I-II - 5 miles long (Overflow Creek Road Bridge to Highway 28 Boater's Access) 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) Big Creek, Rabun County, 3 miles away       Class IV-V(V+) - 2 miles long (Highway 28 to Overflow Creek) Holcombe Creek, Rabun County, 4 miles away       Class IV-V+ - 1.9 miles long (FS Road 86B bridge to Three Forks of West Fork Chattooga) Warwoman Creek, Rabun County, 4 miles away       Class II-III - 7.2 miles long (Earl's Ford Road to Chattooga River) Clear Creek, Macon/Rabun County, 4 miles away       Class III+(V+) - 2 miles long (Off Highway 28 Into Overflow Creek) Overflow Creek, Rabun County, 5 miles away       Class IV-V(V+) - 5 miles long (USFS Road 86B to Overflow Creek Road Bridge)   Ski Areas Near Chattooga River - West Fork: Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 9 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 , 37 miles away, 740 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 51 miles away, 600 foot drop, 3 lifts, 8 runs Wolf Ridge, North Carolina , 75 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 20 runs   Marinas Near Chattooga River - West Fork: Anchorage Boat Dock, Clayton , 14 miles away Lakemont Marine, Lakemont , 19 miles away Anchorage Marine, Clayton , 20 miles away   Hotels Near Chattooga River - West Fork: Mitchells Lodge And Cottages, Highlands , 7 miles away The Park On Main Hotel, Highlands , 7 miles away 200 Main, Highlands , 7 miles away Half Mile Farm, Highlands , 8 miles away Innisfree Bed And Breakfast By, Cashiers , 12 miles away   Campgrounds Near Chattooga River - West Fork: West Fork, Highlands, 1 miles away Long Bottom Ford, Mountain Rest, 2 miles away Nicholson Field, Mountain Rest, 2 miles away   Trails Near Chattooga River - West Fork: Burrells Ford Trail, Rabun , 2 miles away Three Forks Trail, Rabun , 3 miles away Ellicott Rock Trail, Macon , 6 miles away Chattooga Trail, Rabun , 7 miles away Winding Stairs Trail, Oconee , 7 miles away   Public Lands Near Chattooga River - West Fork: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 49 miles away Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 58 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 , 16 miles away   Golf Courses Near Chattooga River - West Fork: Old Edwards Club, Highlands , 5 miles away Highlands Falls Country Club Pool & Tennis, Highlands , 7 miles away Cullasaja Club, Highlands , 8 miles away   Lakes Near Chattooga River - West Fork Cliffside Lake, Macon , 9 miles away Yonah Lake, Stephens , 17 miles away Lake Jocassee, Oconee , 19 miles away