South Carolina whitewater, Chattooga River - East Fork Oconee county, Walhalla Fish Hatchery to Chattooga section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.     The starting point is not too far from Seneca, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The wonderful South Carolina scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Chattooga River - East Fork are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The wild scenery of the Blue     Ridge Mountains is great. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. The Walhalla Fish Hatchery to Chattooga section is one of many paddling sections in this river system. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside South Carolina you might find the rivers here a bit more manageable, so you'd better keep in mind that many runs in this state are very easy. This is a pretty short section so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this   area has a large number of paddling places. Briefly about the general area: If you're visiting Chattooga River - East Fork from Cashiers, you won't be the only one. Francis Marion-Sumter National Forests is a pleasant site; do put some time aside to spend at Spoonauger Falls while you're here at Chattooga River - East Fork. This river has so much to offer. Ellicott Rock is something you shouldn't miss while you're here at Chattooga River - East Fork, and sites like Oconee State Park are nice to check out. Chattooga River - East Fork is right by the Foothills Trail. At Chattooga River - East Fork through the days of summer highs are in the 70's. Chattooga River - East Fork, Walhalla Fish Hatchery to Chattooga 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 - East Fork.   Whitewater Near Chattooga River - East Fork: Chattooga River - East Fork, Oconee County, 1 miles away       Class -blank- - 2.46 miles long (Walhalla Fish Hatchery to Chattooga) Chattooga River, Oconee SC/ Rabun GA County, 2 miles away       Class II-V - 11.3 miles long (Burrell's Ford to Highway 28 Bridge) Chattooga River - East Fork, Oconee County, 2 miles away       Class -blank- - 1.9 miles long (Highway 107 to Walhalla Fish Hatchery) Chattooga River, Rabun/Oconee County, 3 miles away       Class III-V(V+) - 5 miles long (Bull Pen Bridge to Burrells Ford Bridge) Chattooga River, Jackson/Macon County, 3 miles away       Class III-IV - 5 miles long (Bullpen Bridge to Burrell's Ford) Whitewater River, Jackson/Transylvania County, 4 miles away       Class IV-V+ - 4 miles long (Bullpen Road to Highway 281) Chattooga River, Jackson County, 5 miles away       Class V - 6 miles long (North Carolina 1107 to Bull Pen Bridge) Whitewater, Oconee County, 6 miles away       Class III-V+ - 2.4 miles long (Base of Upper Falls to Lake Jocassee) Chattooga River, Rabun GA / Oconee SC County, 7 miles away       Class II-III+(IV) - 13 miles long (Earls Ford to Route 76 Bridge) Chattooga River, Rabun GA / Oconee SC County, 7 miles away       Class II-III+(IV) - 13 miles long (Earls Ford to Route 76 Bridge)   Ski Areas Near Chattooga River - East Fork: Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 16 miles away, 225 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Sky Valley, Georgia , 19 miles away, 210 foot drop, 2 lifts, 5 runs Cataloochee, North Carolina , 33 miles away, 740 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 52 miles away, 600 foot drop, 3 lifts, 8 runs Wolf Ridge, North Carolina , 68 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 20 runs   Marinas Near Chattooga River - East Fork: Lake Keowee Marina, Seneca , 18 miles away   Hotels Near Chattooga River - East Fork: Innisfree Bed And Breakfast By, Cashiers , 7 miles away Hampton Inn - Suites Cashiers-Sapphire Valley, Sapphire , 8 miles away The Park On Main Hotel, Highlands , 9 miles away 200 Main, Highlands , 9 miles away Mitchells Lodge And Cottages, Highlands , 9 miles away   Campgrounds Near Chattooga River - East Fork: King Creek, Cashiers, 1 miles away Burrel Place Campground, Oconee County, 1 miles away Burrell's Ford, Cashiers, 2 miles away   Trails Near Chattooga River - East Fork: Foothills Trail, Oconee , 3 miles away Foothills Trail, Oconee , 3 miles away Winding Stairs Trail, Oconee , 3 miles away Ellicott Rock Trail, Macon , 4 miles away Burrells Ford Trail, Rabun , 6 miles away   Public Lands Near Chattooga River - East Fork: Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 50 miles away Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 50 miles away Oconee State Park, South Carolina , 7 miles away Francis Marion-Sumter National Forests, South Carolina , 9 miles away Keowee-Toxaway State Park, South Carolina , 15 miles away   Golf Courses Near Chattooga River - East Fork: Wade Hampton Golf Club, Cashiers , 5 miles away Headwaters Golf Club, Cashiers , 6 miles away Landings, Cashiers , 7 miles away   Lakes Near Chattooga River - East Fork Cliffside Lake, Macon , 12 miles away Lake Jocassee, Oconee , 12 miles away Lake Jocasse, Oconee , 12 miles away