Georgia whitewater, Overflow Creek Rabun county, USFS Road 86B to Overflow Creek Road Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V(V+)     5 miles   The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Seneca, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The scenic beauty of Rabun County and the cool fresh water are in themselves reasons enough     to come here to paddle. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. There are plenty of hotels here if you want to spend a night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. The wild scenery of the Blue Ridge Mountains is great. This section of Overflow Creek in Rabun County is 5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class IV-V(V+) section. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good rivers for that   around here. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, you can easily run it on an afternoon. Briefly about the general area: Don't leave Overflow Creek without visiting Black Rock Mountain State Park, and do take a hike on the Three Forks Trail. Whohoo, so many amusing things in one place! The Blue Ridge Mountains is so good! This is a popular site for folks from Highlands, and a good place close by is Sandy Gap. This river has it all. The skiing at Scaly Mountain is great, and Oconee State Park is worth stopping at. Hiking along the Burrells Ford Trail is magnificent fun. Overflow Creek, USFS Road 86B to Overflow Creek Road Bridge 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 Overflow Creek.   Whitewater Near Overflow Creek: Holcombe Creek, Rabun County, 1 miles away       Class IV-V+ - 1.9 miles long (FS Road 86B bridge to Three Forks of West Fork Chattooga) Overflow Creek, Rabun County, 2 miles away       Class IV-V(V+) - 5 miles long (USFS Road 86B to Overflow Creek Road Bridge) Chattooga River - West Fork, Rabun County, 2 miles away       Class I-II - 5 miles long (Overflow Creek Road Bridge to Highway 28 Boater's Access) Clear Creek, Macon/Rabun County, 2 miles away       Class III+(V+) - 2 miles long (Off Highway 28 Into Overflow Creek) Big Creek, Rabun County, 2 miles away       Class IV-V(V+) - 2 miles long (Highway 28 to Overflow Creek) Warwoman Creek, Rabun County, 5 miles away       Class II-III - 7.2 miles long (Earl's Ford Road to Chattooga River) Chattooga River, Rabun GA / Oconee SC County, 5 miles away       Class II - 7 miles long (Highway 28 Putin to Earl's Ford) Chattooga River, Rabun GA / Oconee SC County, 5 miles away       Class II - 7 miles long (Highway 28 Putin to Earl's Ford) Chattooga River, Rabun GA / Oconee SC County, 5 miles away       Class II-III+(IV) - 13 miles long (Earls Ford to Route 76 Bridge) Chattooga River, Rabun GA / Oconee SC County, 5 miles away       Class II-III+(IV) - 13 miles long (Earls Ford to Route 76 Bridge)   Ski Areas Near Overflow Creek: Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 7 miles away, 225 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Sky Valley, Georgia , 9 miles away, 210 foot drop, 2 lifts, 5 runs Cataloochee, North Carolina , 35 miles away, 740 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 47 miles away, 600 foot drop, 3 lifts, 8 runs Wolf Ridge, North Carolina , 74 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 20 runs   Marinas Near Overflow Creek: Anchorage Boat Dock, Clayton , 13 miles away Anchorage Marine, Clayton , 19 miles away Lakemont Marine, Lakemont , 19 miles away   Hotels Near Overflow Creek: Mitchells Lodge And Cottages, Highlands , 5 miles away The Park On Main Hotel, Highlands , 5 miles away 200 Main, Highlands , 5 miles away Half Mile Farm, Highlands , 6 miles away Mountain Valley Inn, Dillard , 11 miles away   Campgrounds Near Overflow Creek: West Fork, Highlands, 2 miles away Blue Valley, Highlands, 2 miles away Blue Valley Campground, Macon County, 2 miles away   Trails Near Overflow Creek: Three Forks Trail, Rabun , 1 miles away Burrells Ford Trail, Rabun , 5 miles away Ellicott Rock Trail, Macon , 6 miles away Chattooga Trail, Rabun , 8 miles away Whiteside Mountain National Recreation Trail, Jackson , 9 miles away   Public Lands Near Overflow Creek: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 46 miles away Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 58 miles away Oconee State Park, South Carolina , 10 miles away Black Rock Mountain State Park, Georgia , 14 miles away Francis Marion-Sumter National Forests, South Carolina , 18 miles away   Golf Courses Near Overflow Creek: Old Edwards Club, Highlands , 3 miles away Highlands Falls Country Club Pool & Tennis, Highlands , 5 miles away Cullasaja Club, Highlands , 7 miles away   Lakes Near Overflow Creek Cliffside Lake, Macon , 6 miles away Bear Creek Lake, Jackson , 18 miles away Yonah Lake, Stephens , 18 miles away