Georgia whitewater, Stekoa Creek Rabun county, Highway 23 to Rickman Airfield Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V     1 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 if you're visiting here do keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less manageable. The Highway 23 to Rickman Airfield Road stretch of Stekoa Creek in Georgia is 1 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class V section. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will     make you glad you came. Whitewater paddling here in the Blue Ridge Mountains is a great experience. This is an extremely short stretch so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. The scenic beauty of Georgia and the water flowing gracefully down Stekoa Creek attract people from near and far. There are some good sections to paddle in this river system, the Highway 23 to Rickman Airfield Road section is one of them. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. If you're coming from Cornelia it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, there's a road map further   down the page with more info on that. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. There are many good hotels to choose from, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Briefly about the general area: Everybody nearby loves skiing at Sky Valley; Tallulah Gorge State Park is a perfect spot to go. Having a perfect time in the Blue Ridge Mountains is uncomplicated. Go for a hike on the Bartram Trail, and as expected, everybody loves Black Rock Mountain State Park. This river has so much to offer. Don't leave Stekoa Creek without first paying a visit to Stekoa Falls; you'll perhaps meet some people from Clayton here. Stekoa Creek, Highway 23 to Rickman Airfield 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 Stekoa Creek.   Whitewater Near Stekoa Creek: Stekoa Creek, Rabun County, 0 miles away       Class V - 1 miles long (Highway 23 to Rickman Airfield Road) Tiger Creek, Rabun County, 3 miles away       Class III - 1 miles long (Lakemont to Tallulah River) Stekoa Creek, Rabun County, 4 miles away       Class III-V - 6.75 miles long (Timber Bluff Road off US Route 76 to Chattooga River) Tallulah River, Rabun County, 4 miles away       Class II-III - 4 miles long (Old Highway 441 to Tallulah Falls Lake) Tallulah River, Rabun County, 6 miles away       Class IV-V - 2.5 miles long (Tallulah Gorge to Lake Tugaloo) 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) Big Panther Creek, Habersham Stephens County, 8 miles away       Class III-IV+(V) - 5.3 miles long (Old Highway 441 to dirt road by Panther Creek by Yonah Lake Road) Darnell Creek, Rabun County, 8 miles away       Class III+(V+) - 1 miles long (Roadside along Darnell Creek Road) Coleman River, Rabun County, 10 miles away       Class V - 2.7 miles long (Coleman River Road to Tallulah River)   Ski Areas Near Stekoa Creek: Sky Valley, Georgia , 9 miles away, 210 foot drop, 2 lifts, 5 runs Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 12 miles away, 225 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Cataloochee, North Carolina , 47 miles away, 740 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 50 miles away, 600 foot drop, 3 lifts, 8 runs Wolf Ridge, North Carolina , 89 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 20 runs   Marinas Near Stekoa Creek: Anchorage Boat Dock, Clayton , 3 miles away Lakemont Marine, Lakemont , 4 miles away Anchorage Marine, Clayton , 5 miles away LA Prade's Marina, Clarkesville , 15 miles away   Hotels Near Stekoa Creek: Quality Inn & Suites Mt. Chalet, Clayton , 2 miles away Americas Best Value Inn, Clayton , 2 miles away Beechwood Inn Bed Breakfast An, Clayton , 2 miles away Days Inn Clayton, Clayton , 3 miles away Knights Inn Dillard, Dillard , 8 miles away   Campgrounds Near Stekoa Creek: River Campground and Lodge, Lakemont, 4 miles away Black Rock Mountain State Park, Mountain City, 4 miles away Black Rock Mountain State Park, Mountain City, 4 miles away   Trails Near Stekoa Creek: Bartram Trail, Rabun , 6 miles away Chattooga Trail, Rabun , 11 miles away Stewart Trail, Macon , 12 miles away Gage Trail, Macon , 12 miles away Hurricane Creek Trail, Macon , 14 miles away   Public Lands Near Stekoa Creek: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 50 miles away Black Rock Mountain State Park, Georgia , 5 miles away Tallulah Gorge State Park, Georgia , 6 miles away Moccasin Creek State Park, Georgia , 12 miles away   Golf Courses Near Stekoa Creek: Rabun County Golf Club, Clayton , 2 miles away Kingwood Golf Club & Resort, Clayton , 4 miles away The Orchard Golf And Country Club, Clarkesville , 8 miles away   Lakes Near Stekoa Creek Lake Burton, Rabun , 9 miles away Yonah Lake, Stephens , 10 miles away Cliffside Lake, Macon , 18 miles away