Whitewater Kayaking & Rafting in Georgia

 

#1. Cartecay River: GA 52 to East Ellijay
The navigable section of the river lies entirely within Gilmer County in northwestern Georgia. The Cartecay is a tributary of the once mighty but now dammed Coosawattee River. There are many launch ...
From the guidebook "Appalachian Whitewater: The Southern States"

Ellijay, GA - Whitewater Paddling - 10.5 miles

#2. Amicalola Creek: Goshen Road (Alton) to Etowah River
The Amicalola creek, which gets its name from the Cherokee phrase for "tumbling water," is called a creek on most maps, but this is something of a misnomer. The scenery is spectacular, the rapids are...
From the guidebook "Appalachian Whitewater: The Southern States"

Dawsonville, GA - Whitewater Paddling

#3. Chattooga River: GA 28 to Tugaloo Lake
The Chattooga River is now and will remain one of the nation's most popular rivers. It has something for everyone: easy water suitable for beginners to raging Class V rapids for the whitewater crazie...
From the guidebook "Appalachian Whitewater: The Southern States"

Clayton, GA - Whitewater Paddling

#4. Talking Rock Creek: Blaine to Carters Lake Reservoir
Of particular interest is the scenery along the entire route. At low water levels there are many small islands of river grasses and flowers in midstream that create a maze for canoeists. Sheer rock ...
From the guidebook "Appalachian Whitewater: The Southern States"

Blaine, GA - Whitewater Paddling

#5. Conasauga River: Chicken Coop Gap to Browns Bridge Road
The Chicken Coop Gap, GA, to Jacks River, GA, section requires map-reading skills, determination, and a high skill level. This is rugged and wild terrain. In some areas the river drops over 100 feet...
From the guidebook "Appalachian Whitewater: The Southern States"

Conasauga, TN - Whitewater Paddling

#6. Upper Chattahoochee River: USFS Road 44 (52) to Lake Sidney Lanier
The Chattahoochee remains a sparkling jewel in Georgia's mountain crown. At higher water levels the headwaters above Robertstown and Helen are navigable by skilled boaters. The uppermost access is v...
From the guidebook "Appalachian Whitewater: The Southern States"

Robertstown, GA - Whitewater Paddling

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