Georgia whitewater, Darnell Creek Rabun county, Roadside along Darnell Creek Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III+(V+)     1 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Georgia is often more difficult than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. This stretch of Darnell Creek in Georgia is 1 miles long and is a class III+(V+) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The starting point is not too far from Toccoa, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The beautiful     scenery of Rabun County and the playfulness of the water make the trip here worthwhile. Whitewater paddling here in the Blue Ridge Mountains is a great experience. No shortage of good hotels, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. A bit of exercise and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. There are a few other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. This is an extremely short stretch so you'd better be prepared   to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. Briefly about the general area: Near Darnell Creek you hit upon the Gage Trail which is a nice hiking trail, and what would a site like Darnell Creek be without interesting close by marks like Sheep Cliff. You clearly must fancy the Blue Ridge Mountains. The Bartram Trail is a fine hiking trail in the vicinity of Darnell Creek, and a great place like Tallulah Gorge State Park is too great to leave out. This river has so much to offer. People from Dillard love to come to Darnell Creek, and why not head up to Sky Valley and strap some skis to your feet. Darnell Creek, Roadside along Darnell Creek Road 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 Darnell Creek.   Whitewater Near Darnell Creek: Darnell Creek, Rabun County, 1 miles away       Class III+(V+) - 1 miles long (Roadside along Darnell Creek Road) Middle Creek, Macon County, 4 miles away       Class III-IV(V+) - 0.3 miles long (North Carolina 106) Stekoa Creek, Rabun County, 7 miles away       Class III-V - 6.75 miles long (Timber Bluff Road off US Route 76 to Chattooga River) Warwoman Creek, Rabun County, 8 miles away       Class II-III - 7.2 miles long (Earl's Ford Road to Chattooga River) Stekoa Creek, Rabun County, 8 miles away       Class V - 1 miles long (Highway 23 to Rickman Airfield Road) Holcombe Creek, Rabun County, 8 miles away       Class IV-V+ - 1.9 miles long (FS Road 86B bridge to Three Forks of West Fork Chattooga) Overflow Creek, Rabun County, 8 miles away       Class IV-V(V+) - 5 miles long (USFS Road 86B to Overflow Creek Road Bridge) Chattooga River, Rabun GA / Oconee SC County, 8 miles away       Class II-IV+(V) - 5.2 miles long (Route 76 Bridge to Tugaloo Lake Boat Ramp) Chattooga River, Rabun GA / Oconee SC County, 8 miles away       Class II-IV+(V) - 5.2 miles long (Route 76 Bridge to Tugaloo Lake Boat Ramp) Cullasaja River, Macon County, 10 miles away       Class IV-V(V+) - 2 miles long (Base of Cullasaja Falls to Peeks Creek Bridge)   Ski Areas Near Darnell Creek: Sky Valley, Georgia , 1 miles away, 210 foot drop, 2 lifts, 5 runs Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 4 miles away, 225 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Cataloochee, North Carolina , 39 miles away, 740 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 45 miles away, 600 foot drop, 3 lifts, 8 runs Wolf Ridge, North Carolina , 81 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 20 runs   Marinas Near Darnell Creek: Anchorage Boat Dock, Clayton , 5 miles away Anchorage Marine, Clayton , 10 miles away Lakemont Marine, Lakemont , 12 miles away   Hotels Near Darnell Creek: Knights Inn Dillard, Dillard , 3 miles away Mountain Valley Inn, Dillard , 3 miles away Days Inn Clayton, Clayton , 5 miles away Beechwood Inn Bed Breakfast An, Clayton , 5 miles away Americas Best Value Inn, Clayton , 6 miles away   Campgrounds Near Darnell Creek: River Vista Mountain Village, Dillard, 3 miles away Andy's Trout Farm, Dillard, 3 miles away Blue Ridge Camp & Resort, Mountain City, 3 miles away   Trails Near Darnell Creek: Bartram Trail, Rabun , 5 miles away Gage Trail, Macon , 8 miles away Stewart Trail, Macon , 9 miles away Chattooga Trail, Rabun , 9 miles away Three Forks Trail, Rabun , 10 miles away   Public Lands Near Darnell Creek: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 44 miles away Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 66 miles away Black Rock Mountain State Park, Georgia , 5 miles away Tallulah Gorge State Park, Georgia , 13 miles away Nantahala National Forest, North Carolina , 14 miles away   Golf Courses Near Darnell Creek: Sky Valley Resort, Dillard , 3 miles away Kingwood Golf Club & Resort, Clayton , 6 miles away Rabun County Golf Club, Clayton , 7 miles away   Lakes Near Darnell Creek Cliffside Lake, Macon , 11 miles away Yonah Lake, Stephens , 15 miles away Lake Burton, Rabun , 16 miles away