South Carolina whitewater, Chattooga River Rabun GA Oconee SC county, Route 76 Bridge to Tugaloo Lake Boat Ramp section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-IV+(V)     5.2 miles   The starting location is a short drive from Toccoa, as you can see on the road map further down. The Route 76 Bridge to Tugaloo Lake Boat Ramp section of Chattooga River in Rabun GA / Oconee SC County is 5.2 miles long and has been rated as a class II-IV+(V) section by American Whitewater. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of places for that. There's camping available near Chattooga River. Getting     a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in South Carolina is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that the rivers in this state are less demanding. This stretch has has enough mileage, it's perfect for a one day trip. This river system is full of great paddling stretches, the Route 76 Bridge to Tugaloo Lake Boat Ramp stretch is just one of them. The scenic beauty of   Rabun GA / Oconee SC County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have people coming here. The beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains scenery is an added bonus. Briefly about the general area: If you fancy a little side visit, try Woodall Shoals, and Black Rock Mountain State Park is both great and pretty. So much entertaining stuff to do here in the Blue Ridge Mountains, too great to be true. People from Lakemont love to come to Chattooga River, and the Chattooga Trail offers hiking at its best. Lots of fun awaits you along this river. You definitely should take a look at Tallulah Gorge State Park if you're here at Chattooga River; there's pleasant hiking along the Bartram Trail. Chattooga River, Route 76 Bridge to Tugaloo Lake Boat Ramp 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 Chattooga River.   Whitewater Near Chattooga River: Chattooga River, Rabun GA / Oconee SC County, 3 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, 3 miles away       Class II-IV+(V) - 5.2 miles long (Route 76 Bridge to Tugaloo Lake Boat Ramp) Brasstown Creek, Oconee County, 4 miles away       Class V+ - 3.8 miles long (Brasstown Road to Yonah Lake) Stekoa Creek, Rabun County, 4 miles away       Class III-V - 6.75 miles long (Timber Bluff Road off US Route 76 to Chattooga River) Whitewater Outfitter - Wildwater Limited, Oconee County, 5 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Tallulah River, Rabun County, 6 miles away       Class IV-V - 2.5 miles long (Tallulah Gorge to Lake Tugaloo) Tallulah River, Rabun County, 6 miles away       Class II-III - 4 miles long (Old Highway 441 to Tallulah Falls Lake) Tiger Creek, Rabun County, 6 miles away       Class III - 1 miles long (Lakemont to Tallulah River) Stekoa Creek, Rabun County, 7 miles away       Class V - 1 miles long (Highway 23 to Rickman Airfield Road) 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)   Ski Areas Near Chattooga River: Sky Valley, Georgia , 12 miles away, 210 foot drop, 2 lifts, 5 runs Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 13 miles away, 225 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Cataloochee, North Carolina , 48 miles away, 740 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 55 miles away, 600 foot drop, 3 lifts, 8 runs Wolf Ridge, North Carolina , 88 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 20 runs   Marinas Near Chattooga River: Lakemont Marine, Lakemont , 8 miles away Anchorage Boat Dock, Clayton , 8 miles away Anchorage Marine, Clayton , 12 miles away LA Prade's Marina, Clarkesville , 16 miles away   Hotels Near Chattooga River: Quality Inn & Suites Mt. Chalet, Clayton , 7 miles away Americas Best Value Inn, Clayton , 7 miles away Days Inn Clayton, Clayton , 8 miles away Beechwood Inn Bed Breakfast An, Clayton , 8 miles away Country Hearth Inn Toccoa, Toccoa , 11 miles away   Campgrounds Near Chattooga River: Woodall Shoals, Mountain Rest, 2 miles away Brasstown Falls, Long Creek, 4 miles away Thrifts Ferry, Mountain Rest, 4 miles away   Trails Near Chattooga River: Bartram Trail, Rabun , 5 miles away Chattooga Trail, Rabun , 6 miles away Three Forks Trail, Rabun , 14 miles away Burrells Ford Trail, Rabun , 15 miles away Gage Trail, Macon , 17 miles away   Public Lands Near Chattooga River: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 55 miles away Tallulah Gorge State Park, Georgia , 6 miles away Black Rock Mountain State Park, Georgia , 10 miles away Oconee State Park, South Carolina , 17 miles away   Golf Courses Near Chattooga River: Kingwood Golf Club & Resort, Clayton , 5 miles away Rabun County Golf Club, Clayton , 8 miles away The Orchard Golf And Country Club, Clarkesville , 10 miles away   Lakes Near Chattooga River Yonah Lake, Stephens , 5 miles away Stonecypher Lake, Stephens , 14 miles away Lake Burton, Rabun , 15 miles away