Georgia whitewater, Tiger Creek Rabun county, Lakemont to Tallulah River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III     1 miles   The natural beauty of Rabun County and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. This section is very short so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch.     There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. If you're coming from Cornelia it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The Lakemont to Tallulah River stretch of Tiger Creek in Rabun County is 1 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III section. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. Lodging is available near the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. There are campgrounds quite near the   river where you can camp. Whitewater paddling here in the Blue Ridge Mountains is a great experience. Briefly about the general area: Go for a hike on the Bartram Trail, and this is a popular site for folks from Lakemont. Yeah, come up here to the Blue Ridge Mountains for a delightful time. Sky Valley has good slopes and a friendly staff; naturally, everyone loves Tallulah Gorge State Park. This river is so good. Not far from Tiger Creek you locate Persimmon Point; pleasant hiking is available along the Chattooga Trail. Black Rock Mountain State Park is a glorious location to go if you're at Tiger Creek. Tiger Creek, Lakemont to Tallulah River 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 Tiger Creek.   Whitewater Near Tiger Creek: Tiger Creek, Rabun County, 0 miles away       Class III - 1 miles long (Lakemont to Tallulah River) Tallulah River, Rabun County, 1 miles away       Class II-III - 4 miles long (Old Highway 441 to Tallulah Falls Lake) Stekoa Creek, Rabun County, 3 miles away       Class V - 1 miles long (Highway 23 to Rickman Airfield Road) Tallulah River, Rabun County, 3 miles away       Class IV-V - 2.5 miles long (Tallulah Gorge to Lake Tugaloo) Stekoa Creek, Rabun County, 5 miles away       Class III-V - 6.75 miles long (Timber Bluff Road off US Route 76 to Chattooga River) Big Panther Creek, Habersham Stephens County, 5 miles away       Class III-IV+(V) - 5.3 miles long (Old Highway 441 to dirt road by Panther Creek by Yonah Lake Road) 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) Brasstown Creek, Oconee County, 9 miles away       Class V+ - 3.8 miles long (Brasstown Road to Yonah Lake) Darnell Creek, Rabun County, 10 miles away       Class III+(V+) - 1 miles long (Roadside along Darnell Creek Road)   Ski Areas Near Tiger Creek: Sky Valley, Georgia , 12 miles away, 210 foot drop, 2 lifts, 5 runs Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 15 miles away, 225 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Cataloochee, North Carolina , 49 miles away, 740 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 53 miles away, 600 foot drop, 3 lifts, 8 runs Wolf Ridge, North Carolina , 91 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 20 runs   Marinas Near Tiger Creek: Lakemont Marine, Lakemont , 2 miles away Anchorage Boat Dock, Clayton , 5 miles away Anchorage Marine, Clayton , 6 miles away LA Prade's Marina, Clarkesville , 12 miles away   Hotels Near Tiger Creek: Quality Inn & Suites Mt. Chalet, Clayton , 5 miles away Americas Best Value Inn, Clayton , 5 miles away Beechwood Inn Bed Breakfast An, Clayton , 5 miles away Days Inn Clayton, Clayton , 5 miles away Knights Inn Dillard, Dillard , 11 miles away   Campgrounds Near Tiger Creek: River Campground and Lodge, Lakemont, 1 miles away Tallulah Gorge State Park, Tallulah Falls, 3 miles away Terrora Park Campground, Rabun County, 3 miles away   Trails Near Tiger Creek: Bartram Trail, Rabun , 8 miles away Chattooga Trail, Rabun , 11 miles away Stewart Trail, Macon , 14 miles away Gage Trail, Macon , 15 miles away Hurricane Creek Trail, Macon , 16 miles away   Public Lands Near Tiger Creek: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 53 miles away Tallulah Gorge State Park, Georgia , 3 miles away Black Rock Mountain State Park, Georgia , 8 miles away Moccasin Creek State Park, Georgia , 12 miles away   Golf Courses Near Tiger Creek: Rabun County Golf Club, Clayton , 4 miles away Kingwood Golf Club & Resort, Clayton , 5 miles away The Orchard Golf And Country Club, Clarkesville , 6 miles away   Lakes Near Tiger Creek Yonah Lake, Stephens , 8 miles away Lake Burton, Rabun , 9 miles away Stonecypher Lake, Stephens , 17 miles away