Georgia whitewater, Hudson River Banks county, Wilson Shoals WMA section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-III+     2 miles   The wonderful Georgia scenery and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Georgia are harder than the national norm, so don't forget that rivers here are less forgiving. There's camping available near Hudson River. If you're coming from Cornelia it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. Whether you're     whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people. This section of Hudson River in Banks County is 2 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-III+ section. There are some good sections to paddle in this river system, the Wilson Shoals WMA section is one of them. This is a somewhat short section so better bring some good walking shoes. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Briefly about the general   area: While you're here at Hudson River you will meet lots of folks from close by Alto. Summer brings highs in the 80's to Hudson River. Once the sun is down it dips down to the 60's. High temperatures during the winter are normally in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Hudson River are in the 20's. Hudson River commonly gets a lot of rainfall. March is when you get the most rain here, and October on the other hand is the driest. Hudson River, Wilson Shoals WMA 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 Hudson River.   Whitewater Near Hudson River: Hudson River, Banks County, 1 miles away       Class I-III+ - 2 miles long (Wilson Shoals WMA) Whitewater Outfitter - Wildewood Outfitters Sales, White County, 8 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Chattahoochee River, Habersham/White/Hall County, 8 miles away       Class II(III) - 11 miles long (Duncan Bridge to Belton Bridge) Nancy Town River, Banks County, 8 miles away       Class III-V(V+) - 2 miles long (Lake Russell to GA 105) Mossy Creek, Habersham/Hall County, 9 miles away       Class III-V - 2.5 miles long (New Bridge Road to Chattahoochee River) Little John Creek, Hall County, 9 miles away       Class -blank- - 2.3 miles long (Skitts Mountain Road to Chattahoochee) Chattahoochee River, White/Habersham/Hall County, 10 miles away       Class II-III - 4 miles long (GA Route 115 to Duncan Bridge Road) North Oconee River, Jackson County, 12 miles away       Class III - 0.25 miles long (Hurricane Shoals County Park) Flat Creek, Hall County, 12 miles away       Class II-III(V+) - 2.1 miles long (GA 52 to Glades) Little River - East Fork, Hall County, 14 miles away       Class III+ - 2.5 miles long (GA 52 to Close to Lake Lanier)   Ski Areas Near Hudson River: Sky Valley, Georgia , 36 miles away, 210 foot drop, 2 lifts, 5 runs Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 39 miles away, 225 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 74 miles away, 600 foot drop, 3 lifts, 8 runs Cataloochee, North Carolina , 74 miles away, 740 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs   Marinas Near Hudson River: LA Prade's Marina, Clarkesville , 12 miles away   Hotels Near Hudson River: Days Inn Cornelia, Cornelia , 7 miles away Baymont Inn & Suites Cornelia, Cornelia , 8 miles away Super 8 Cornelia, Cornelia , 8 miles away Hampton Inn Cornelia GA, Cornelia , 8 miles away Comfort Suites Commerce, Commerce , 12 miles away   Campgrounds Near Hudson River: Wilson Shoals Wildlife Management Area - Grant Mill Rd, Alto, 0 miles away Wilson Shoals Wildlife Management Area - Beaver Swamp Rd, Alto, 1 miles away Wilson Shoals Wildlife Management Area - Hartwick Rd, Alto, 2 miles away   Public Lands Near Hudson River: Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Atlanta - GA , 56 miles away Unicoi State Park, Georgia , 20 miles away Tallulah Gorge State Park, Georgia , 23 miles away Moccasin Creek State Park, Georgia , 25 miles away   Golf Courses Near Hudson River: Pine Hill Golf Course, Lula , 4 miles away Scales Creek, Homer , 8 miles away Mossy Creek Golf Course, Cleveland , 12 miles away   Lakes Near Hudson River Reservoir Six, Banks , 8 miles away Nancy Town Lake, Habersham , 9 miles away Crows Lake, Jackson , 17 miles away