South Carolina whitewater, Little Eastatoe River Pickens county, Dirt road off Highway 11 to Highway 11 bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-IV     1.5 miles   This section of Little Eastatoe River in South Carolina is 1.5 miles long and has been rated as a class II-IV section by American Whitewater. The natural beauty of South Carolina and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream beats anything. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling rivers. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking     here in South Carolina are often more forgiving than in other states, so don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. This is a bit of a short stretch so no need to bring snacks. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Brevard, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. Briefly   about the general area: A journey to Keowee-Toxaway State Park revives the soul, and do take a hike on the Foothills Trail. Francis Marion-Sumter National Forests is a nice location to go if you're at Little Eastatoe River, and you'll meet a lot of folks from Sunset here. If you come to this river you will have a good time for sure. All through the summertime at Little Eastatoe River highs are regularly in the 70's. All through the moonlight hours it's frequently in the 50's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 40's with temperatures at Little Eastatoe River dipping down into the 20's during winter nights. Little Eastatoe River, Dirt road off Highway 11 to Highway 11 bridge 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 Little Eastatoe River.   Whitewater Near Little Eastatoe River: Little Eastatoe River, Pickens County, 1 miles away       Class II-IV - 1.5 miles long (Dirt road off Highway 11 to Highway 11 bridge) Eastatoe Creek - Lower Gorge, Pickens County, 2 miles away       Class II-III(V) - 2 miles long (Mill Creek to Dug Mountain Access) Eastatoe Creek, Pickens County, 6 miles away       Class IV+ - 3.52 miles long (US 178 to Smith Creek above Lake Keowee) Toxaway Creek, Transylvania County, 9 miles away       Class II-V+ - 3.6 miles long (Frozen Creek Road Bridge to Lake Jocassee) Sixmile Creek, Pickens County, 10 miles away       Class II-III - 2 miles long (Jones Mill Road to Lake Issaqueena) Little River - North Fork, Oconee County, 10 miles away       Class I-III - 8 miles long (Highway 11 to Tanyard Bridge) Flat Shoal River, Oconee County, 11 miles away       Class I-III - 3 miles long (Flat Shoals Bridge to Tanyard Bridge) Twelvemile Creek, Pickens County, 11 miles away       Class I-II - 4 miles long (Liberty Highway to South Carolina 137) Twelvemile Creek, Pickens County, 11 miles away       Class III - 1 miles long (Lay Bridge Road) Toxaway River, Transylvania County, 11 miles away       Class V+ - 3.69 miles long (Highway 64 to Lake Jocassee)   Ski Areas Near Little Eastatoe River: Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 32 miles away, 225 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Sky Valley, Georgia , 35 miles away, 210 foot drop, 2 lifts, 5 runs Cataloochee, North Carolina , 38 miles away, 740 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Wolf Ridge, North Carolina , 62 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 20 runs Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 65 miles away, 600 foot drop, 3 lifts, 8 runs Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 96 miles away, 1200 foot drop, 8 lifts, 20 runs Ski Beech, North Carolina , 98 miles away, 830 foot drop, 10 lifts, 15 runs Hawksnest, North Carolina , 98 miles away, 619 foot drop, 4 lifts, 12 runs   Marinas Near Little Eastatoe River: Lake Keowee Marina, Seneca , 15 miles away   Beaches Near Little Eastatoe River: East Beach, Oconee , 16 miles away   Hotels Near Little Eastatoe River: Hampton Inn Clemson-University Area SC, Clemson , 14 miles away Comfort Inn Clemson - University Area, Clemson , 15 miles away University Inn And Conference, Clemson , 15 miles away Best Western Plus University Inn & Conference Center, Clemson , 15 miles away Courtyard Clemson, Clemson , 15 miles away   Campgrounds Near Little Eastatoe River: Keowee-Toxaway state Natural Area, Sunset, 2 miles away Mile Creek County Park, Salem, 6 miles away Devils Fork State Park, Salem, 6 miles away   Trails Near Little Eastatoe River: Foothills Trail, Oconee , 14 miles away Foothills Trail, Oconee , 14 miles away Winding Stairs Trail, Oconee , 16 miles away Art Loeb Trail, Transylvania , 19 miles away Ellicott Rock Trail, Macon , 20 miles away   Public Lands Near Little Eastatoe River: Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 42 miles away Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 63 miles away Keowee-Toxaway State Park, South Carolina , 2 miles away Francis Marion-Sumter National Forests, South Carolina , 8 miles away Table Rock State Park, South Carolina , 11 miles away   Golf Courses Near Little Eastatoe River: Cliffs At Keowee Vineyards Golf, Sunset , 3 miles away Reserve 1 Golf Course, Sunset , 3 miles away Cliffs Communities Spg Golf, Six Mile , 5 miles away   Lakes Near Little Eastatoe River Lake Jocasse, Oconee , 4 miles away Lake Jocassee, Oconee , 5 miles away Lake Toxaway, Transylvania , 11 miles away