Georgia whitewater, Coleman River Rabun county, Coleman River Road to Tallulah River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V     2.7 miles   The nature scenery of Rabun County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water make the trip here worthwhile. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so better not forget that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. The Coleman River Road to Tallulah River section of Coleman River in Georgia is 2.7 miles long and has been rated as a class     V section by American Whitewater. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The put-in location is a short drive from Cornelia, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The river winds through the Blue Ridge Mountains and you get great scenery. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, there are lots of good rivers for that around here. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. 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 is a pretty short section so better bring some good walking shoes. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. Briefly about the general area: Don't leave Coleman River without first going for a hike along the Hurricane Creek Trail. Sky Valley is a very popular ski area around here; Coleman River is next to Black Rock Mountain State Park which is a beautiful place. This river is so wonderful. This is a popular location for people from Rabun Gap, and you beyond doubt must explore Moccasin Creek State Park while you're here. Coleman River, Coleman River Road to Tallulah River 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 Coleman River.   Whitewater Near Coleman River: Coleman River, Rabun County, 1 miles away       Class V - 2.7 miles long (Coleman River Road to Tallulah River) Tallulah River, Rabun County, 2 miles away       Class V - 3 miles long (Tate Branch Campground to Coleman River) Tallulah River, Towns/Rabun County, 5 miles away       Class I-II(III) - 5.5 miles long (GA/North Carolina State Line to Tate Branch Campground) Nantahala River, Macon County, 8 miles away       Class II(III) - 4 miles long (Kimsey Creek to US 64) Moccasin Creek, Rabun County, 9 miles away       Class III-IV(V+) - 5 miles long (Wildcat Road to Lake Burton) Nantahala River, Macon/Clay County, 9 miles away       Class I-II+(III) - 12.74 miles long (Highway 64 to Nantahala Lake) Mud Creek, Habersham/Hall County, 9 miles away       Class II-III - 4 miles long (Road to Chatahoochee) Stekoa Creek, Rabun County, 10 miles away       Class V - 1 miles long (Highway 23 to Rickman Airfield Road) Tiger Creek, Rabun County, 12 miles away       Class III - 1 miles long (Lakemont to Tallulah River) Tallulah River, Rabun County, 13 miles away       Class II-III - 4 miles long (Old Highway 441 to Tallulah Falls Lake)   Ski Areas Near Coleman River: Sky Valley, Georgia , 12 miles away, 210 foot drop, 2 lifts, 5 runs Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 16 miles away, 225 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 43 miles away, 600 foot drop, 3 lifts, 8 runs Cataloochee, North Carolina , 47 miles away, 740 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Wolf Ridge, North Carolina , 91 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 20 runs   Marinas Near Coleman River: Anchorage Marine, Clayton , 6 miles away Anchorage Boat Dock, Clayton , 10 miles away Lakemont Marine, Lakemont , 12 miles away Chatuge Cove Marina, Hayesville , 15 miles away Boundary Waters Resort & Marina, Hiawassee , 17 miles away   Hotels Near Coleman River: Beechwood Inn Bed Breakfast An, Clayton , 10 miles away Quality Inn & Suites Mt. Chalet, Clayton , 10 miles away Americas Best Value Inn, Clayton , 10 miles away Days Inn Clayton, Clayton , 10 miles away Knights Inn Dillard, Dillard , 10 miles away   Campgrounds Near Coleman River: Tallulah River Campground, Rabun County, 1 miles away Tate Branch Campground, Towns County, 2 miles away Tate Branch, Rabun Gap, 2 miles away   Trails Near Coleman River: Hurricane Creek Trail, Macon , 8 miles away Stewart Trail, Macon , 8 miles away Gage Trail, Macon , 8 miles away Thorn Mountain Trail, Macon , 12 miles away Rufus Morgan Trail, Macon , 12 miles away   Public Lands Near Coleman River: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 44 miles away Moccasin Creek State Park, Georgia , 6 miles away Black Rock Mountain State Park, Georgia , 8 miles away Nantahala National Forest, North Carolina , 12 miles away   Golf Courses Near Coleman River: Waterfall Country Club, Clayton , 4 miles away Rabun County Golf Club, Clayton , 9 miles away Kingwood Golf Club & Resort, Clayton , 12 miles away   Lakes Near Coleman River Lake Burton, Rabun , 8 miles away Nantahala Lake, Macon , 17 miles away Chatuge Lake, Clay , 18 miles away