Georgia whitewater, Rice Creek Franklin county, Victoria Bryant State Park to GA 145 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III     1 miles   If you're coming from Toccoa it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, as you can see on the road map further down. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Georgia are harder than the national norm, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. The Victoria Bryant State Park to GA 145 stretch of Rice Creek in Georgia is 1 miles long and is a class III section of whitewater according     to American Whitewater. This is an extremely short stretch so better bring some good walking shoes. The wonderful Georgia scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make you feel great. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. The Victoria Bryant State Park to GA 145 stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance   then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The campgrounds here at Rice Creek are pretty good. Briefly about the general area: A spree to Tugaloo State Park when you're here at Rice Creek is a good idea, and there are plenty of folks from Franklin Springs here. A pleasant site like Victoria Bryant State Park near Rice Creek is too pleasant to leave out. The high level of precipitation makes Rice Creek a rather wet place. During the month of March you get the most rain around here, and the driest month is September. Rice Creek, Victoria Bryant State Park to GA 145 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 Rice Creek.   Whitewater Near Rice Creek: Rice Creek, Franklin County, 1 miles away       Class III - 1 miles long (Victoria Bryant State Park to GA 145) Broad River, Madison / Elbert / Oglethorpe County, 7 miles away       Class I-II - 5.5 miles long (US Route 281 to US Route 172) Skull Shoal Creek, Madison County, 9 miles away       Class III - 0.56 miles long (Home Church Road to Broad River) Shoal Creek, Hart County, 13 miles away       Class II+ - 0.2 miles long (GA 77 to Lake Hartwell) Big Clouds Creek, Oglethorpe County, 17 miles away       Class I-III - 2.9 miles long (GA 22 to Watson Mill Bridge St. P Highway) Snow River, Oconee County, 22 miles away       Class I-III - 2.5 miles long (Snow Creek Road to Lake Hartwell) Coneross Creek, Oconee County, 24 miles away       Class II-III(IV) - 1 miles long (South Carolina 59 to Coneross Hydro Plant Park) Chauga River, Oconee County, 24 miles away       Class I-II(III) - 7.5 miles long (Cobbs Bridge Road to North Horseshoe Bridge Road) Nancy Town River, Banks County, 25 miles away       Class III-V(V+) - 2 miles long (Lake Russell to GA 105) Brasstown Creek, Oconee County, 26 miles away       Class V+ - 3.8 miles long (Brasstown Road to Yonah Lake)   Ski Areas Near Rice Creek: Sky Valley, Georgia , 41 miles away, 210 foot drop, 2 lifts, 5 runs Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 42 miles away, 225 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Cataloochee, North Carolina , 73 miles away, 740 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 85 miles away, 600 foot drop, 3 lifts, 8 runs   Marinas Near Rice Creek: Harbor Light Marina South, Lavonia , 13 miles away Hartwell Marina & Boat Sales, Hartwell , 18 miles away   Hotels Near Rice Creek: Days Inn Royston, Royston , 5 miles away Hampton Inn - Suites - Lavonia GA, Lavonia , 9 miles away Holiday Inn Express & Suites LAVONIA, Lavonia , 9 miles away Days Inn Lavonia, Lavonia , 9 miles away Rodeway Inn Lavonia, Lavonia , 9 miles away   Campgrounds Near Rice Creek: Victoria Bryant State Park, Royston, 0 miles away Poplar Springs Campgrounds, Franklin County, 3 miles away Sunset Campground, Martin, 12 miles away   Public Lands Near Rice Creek: Victoria Bryant State Park, Georgia , 1 miles away Tugaloo State Park, Georgia , 14 miles away Watson Mill State Park, Georgia , 17 miles away   Golf Courses Near Rice Creek: Highland Walk Golf Course, Royston , 0 miles away Sunrise Golf Club, Colbert , 14 miles away Trails At Chickasaw Point Golf, Westminster , 16 miles away   Lakes Near Rice Creek Stonecypher Lake, Stephens , 16 miles away