South Carolina whitewater, Chauga River Oconee county, Route 290 /Cassidy Bridge Road to Cobbs Bridge Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV     9.8 miles   The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. The scenic beauty of South Carolina and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Seneca, if you're not familiar     with the area there's a road map further down the page. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. 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 spots. There are so many sections to paddle in this river system, the Route 290 /Cassidy Bridge Road to Cobbs Bridge Road section is just one of many. This is a pretty decent length section, it's good length for a morning trip. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The Route 290 /Cassidy Bridge Road to Cobbs Bridge Road stretch of Chauga River   in South Carolina is 9.8 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class IV section of whitewater. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. Briefly about the general area: The friendly folks of Long Creek like to hang out nearby; if the weather is great, you can go for a hike along the Chattooga Trail. A visit to Chauga River wouldn’t be complete without a visit to close by Tallulah Gorge State Park. The Burrells Ford Trail is a great hiking trail next to Chauga River, and don't leave without stopping by Oconee State Park. Chauga River, Route 290 /Cassidy Bridge Road to Cobbs Bridge 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 Chauga River.   Whitewater Near Chauga River: Chauga River, Oconee County, 2 miles away       Class I-II(III) - 7.5 miles long (Cobbs Bridge Road to North Horseshoe Bridge Road) Cedar Creek, Oconee County, 2 miles away       Class IV-V - 3 miles long (Blue Hole Falls to Cobbs Bridge Road) Chauga River, Oconee County, 2 miles away       Class IV - 9.8 miles long (Route 290 /Cassidy Bridge Road to Cobbs Bridge Road) Whitewater Outfitter - Nantahala Outdoor Center, Oconee County, 4 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Chauga River, Oconee County, 4 miles away       Class II-III(V) - 5.4 miles long (Route 193 to Route 290/Cassidy Bridge) Whitewater Outfitter - Wildwater Limited, Oconee County, 4 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Chauga River, Oconee County, 6 miles away       Class II-III(IV) - 3 miles long (Verner Mill Road to Blackwell Bridge) Whetstone Creek, Oconee County, 6 miles away       Class II-III(V) - 1.5 miles long (Sandy Ford Access Road to Sandy Ford) Brasstown Creek, Oconee County, 7 miles away       Class V+ - 3.8 miles long (Brasstown Road to Yonah Lake) Chattooga River, Rabun GA / Oconee SC County, 9 miles away       Class II-IV+(V) - 5.2 miles long (Route 76 Bridge to Tugaloo Lake Boat Ramp)   Ski Areas Near Chauga River: Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 17 miles away, 225 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Sky Valley, Georgia , 17 miles away, 210 foot drop, 2 lifts, 5 runs Cataloochee, North Carolina , 47 miles away, 740 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 60 miles away, 600 foot drop, 3 lifts, 8 runs Wolf Ridge, North Carolina , 83 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 20 runs   Marinas Near Chauga River: Anchorage Boat Dock, Clayton , 16 miles away Lakemont Marine, Lakemont , 17 miles away Lake Keowee Marina, Seneca , 17 miles away Harbor Light Marina South, Lavonia , 19 miles away   Hotels Near Chauga River: Country Hearth Inn Toccoa, Toccoa , 14 miles away Quality Inn Seneca, Seneca , 14 miles away Days Inn Seneca, Seneca , 15 miles away Days Inn Clayton, Clayton , 16 miles away Americas Best Value Inn, Clayton , 16 miles away   Campgrounds Near Chauga River: Riley Moore Ford, Long Creek, 1 miles away Cassidy Bridge Campground, Oconee County, 2 miles away Double Branch Camp, Long Creek, 3 miles away   Trails Near Chauga River: Chattooga Trail, Rabun , 6 miles away Burrells Ford Trail, Rabun , 11 miles away Bartram Trail, Rabun , 11 miles away Winding Stairs Trail, Oconee , 13 miles away Three Forks Trail, Rabun , 13 miles away   Public Lands Near Chauga River: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 59 miles away Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 65 miles away Oconee State Park, South Carolina , 9 miles away Tallulah Gorge State Park, Georgia , 15 miles away Lake Hartwell State Park, South Carolina , 15 miles away   Golf Courses Near Chauga River: Currahee Club, Toccoa , 9 miles away Blue Ridge Golf Center, Walhalla , 11 miles away Falcon's Lair Golf Course, Walhalla , 12 miles away   Lakes Near Chauga River Yonah Lake, Stephens , 11 miles away Stonecypher Lake, Stephens , 15 miles away Cliffside Lake, Macon , 19 miles away