Georgia whitewater, Chestatee River Lumpkin county, Grindle Falls Road to Copper Mine section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     2.1 miles   The put-in is not too far from Gainesville, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The average Georgia whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. The wonderful Lumpkin County scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down     the stream will make you feel great. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good spots for that around here. There's camping available near Chestatee River. This stretch is short so no need to bring snacks. The Grindle Falls Road to Copper Mine stretch of Chestatee River in Lumpkin County is 2.1 miles long and it is classified as a class III-IV section by American Whitewater. The beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains is a great plus for this river. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature will have you coming back for more. The Grindle Falls Road to Copper Mine stretch is one of many paddling stretches in this river   system. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Briefly about the general area: Have a delightful hiking adventure along the DeSoto Falls Trail, and Vogel State Park is worth a visit. Yep, outdoors amusing things truly is plentiful here in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Take a hike on the Whitly Gap Trail, and if you're here you will meet lots of folks from nearby Cleveland. This river is always fun. Chattahoochee National Forest is a magnificent place to go if you're at Chestatee River. The high level of rain makes Chestatee River a relatively wet place. Chestatee River, Grindle Falls Road to Copper Mine 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 Chestatee River.   Whitewater Near Chestatee River: Chestatee River, Lumpkin County, 1 miles away       Class III-IV - 2.1 miles long (Grindle Falls Road to Copper Mine) Tesnatee Creek, White/Lumpkin County, 3 miles away       Class I-III - 3 miles long (County Road 5976 to Old Copper Mine Road) Chestatee River, Lumpkin County, 6 miles away       Class II-III+ - 11.4 miles long (Turners Corner to Grindle Bridge) Chestatee River, Lumpkin County, 7 miles away       Class I-II(III) - 32 miles long (Coppermine to Lake Lanier) Yahoola Creek, Lumpkin County, 8 miles away       Class I-IV - 6 miles long (US 19 North of Dahlonega to US 19) Yahoola Creek, Lumpkin County, 8 miles away       Class I-II(III) - 6 miles long (US 19 to Chestatee River) Frogtown Creek, Lumpkin County, 8 miles away       Class III-V(V+) - 2.9 miles long (US 19 to US 19 at Turners Corner) Dicks Creek, Lumpkin County, 8 miles away       Class IV - 2 miles long (Waters Creek Campground to Turners Corner) Dicks Creek, Lumpkin County, 8 miles away       Class V - 0.75 miles long (WMA Gate to Waters Creek Campground) Little River - East Fork, Hall County, 8 miles away       Class III+ - 2.5 miles long (GA 52 to Close to Lake Lanier)   Ski Areas Near Chestatee River: Sky Valley, Georgia , 43 miles away, 210 foot drop, 2 lifts, 5 runs Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 47 miles away, 225 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 69 miles away, 600 foot drop, 3 lifts, 8 runs Cataloochee, North Carolina , 79 miles away, 740 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs   Marinas Near Chestatee River: Gainesville Marina, Gainesville , 15 miles away Blairsville Docks Unlimited, Blairsville , 19 miles away   Hotels Near Chestatee River: Holiday Inn Express DAHLONEGA, Dahlonega , 7 miles away Days Inn Dahlonega, Dahlonega , 7 miles away Park Place Hotel, Dahlonega , 7 miles away The Smith House Historic Hotels Of America, Dahlonega , 7 miles away Quality Inn Dahlonega, Dahlonega , 8 miles away   Campgrounds Near Chestatee River: Gold 'n Gem Grubbin' Campground, Cleveland, 4 miles away Brookside Campground, Cleveland, 6 miles away Jenny's Creek Campground, Cleveland, 6 miles away   Trails Near Chestatee River: Whitly Gap Trail, White , 10 miles away DeSoto Falls Trail, Lumpkin , 10 miles away Raven Cliff Falls Trail, White , 11 miles away Black Mountain Trail, Union , 11 miles away Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Union , 11 miles away   Public Lands Near Chestatee River: Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Atlanta - GA , 45 miles away Chattahoochee National Forest, Georgia , 12 miles away Vogel State Park, Georgia , 12 miles away Unicoi State Park, Georgia , 14 miles away   Golf Courses Near Chestatee River: Nicklaus Golf Club at Birch River, Dahlonega , 7 miles away Mossy Creek Golf Course, Cleveland , 10 miles away Chattahoochee Golf Club, Gainesville , 11 miles away   Lakes Near Chestatee River Lake Qualatchee, White , 8 miles away