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The Chattooga Wild & Scenic River
The Chattooga Wild & Scenic River begins at the base of Whitesides Mountain in North Carolina and flows in a southwesterly direction to form the border between South Carolina and Georgia. One of the wildest and most beautiful whitewater rivers in the country, the Chattooga was the first river in the Southeast to be designated "Wild & Scenic" by Congress and was used as a location for the movie Deliverance. The Sumter and Chattahoochee National Forests will surround you while on this wilderness adventure river.
As a free flowing river, water levels on the Chattooga vary with the amount of rainfall each season. The highest water levels and most exciting trips are usually in the Spring and early Summer. By late Summer and Fall the water level is usually lower and trips are more relaxed and slower paced.
Secret Season Special Packages
Check out this Oconee Co. video! Let us help you plan your UpState SC vacation! We can book your family adventure for lodging (cottages & deluxe cabin), rafting (family 1/2 day, family full day, family high adventure) , zipline canopy tours, kayak touring, and overnight camping.
Chattooga Ridge Canopy Tours
Minimum age 10 or minimum weight 70 lbs.
Enjoy a soaring and gliding experience naturally fueled by a gradual elevation change at Chattooga Ridge Canopy Tours. Enjoy the zip over Lake Academy and challenge yourself on some of our high ropes elements (optional). Great trip for families. Fully Guided.
Chattooga Mini
Minimum age 8
Enjoy a 4-5 hour sample of the Chattooga. Ideal family vacation, first-time rafters, kids and seniors. Fully Guided.
Chattooga Section III
Minimum age 8
Used as the location for the film Deliverance, the Chattooga's spectacular scenery and exciting whitewater make this Wildwater's most popular trip. Section III is ideally suited for beginner to intermediate rafters. Fully Guided.
Chattooga Section IV
Minimum age 12
Sheer cliffs rise and waterfalls drop to the river's edge as you weave your way through house-sized boulders and challenging whitewater. Section IV is suggested for those with previous whitewater experience and who are in good physical condition. Fully Guided.
Chattooga Overnighter
Minimum age 12
This is a trip not to be forgotten. For two full days and one extraordinary evening, you can enjoy wilderness rafting on
Section III and Section IV, two lunches, breakfast, a grilled steak dinner, and an overnight campout. Fully Guided.
When booking online, make sure that you are reserve on the Chattooga III (day 1), the Overnighter(day 1) & Chattooga IV(day 2) for the complete package. If a date is not available, one of the rafting trips may already be booked.
Chattooga Multiday Overnighter
Minimum age 12
Want a true multi-day wilderness experience? Come join Wildwater and our Team for three days and two nights on the Chattooga River. We will start with easy floating and mild rapids and end on Section IV. Fully Guided.
Canoe and Kayak Clinic
Minimum age 12
Join our instructors for individualized attention designed to get you out on the water safely. Whether you are an absolute beginner or just looking to refine your skills, we can get you headed in the right direction. Fully Guided.
Section II Canoe Trip
Minimum age 10 years if paddling, 6 years if riding with an adult
Section II of the Chattooga River offers 7 miles of scenic wilderness with several fun Class I and II rapids. This section serves as a great introduction to the Chattooga River and canoeing. Fully Guided.
Lake Tugaloo Touring Kayak Trip
Minimum age 8 or minimum weight 70 lbs.
For a more relaxing trip, try a leisurely touring kayak trip on scenic Lake Tugaloo. Join our professional guide and naturalist to experience this beautiful lake formed by the National Wild & Scenic Chattooga River and the Tallulah River Gorge.
Chattooga Shuttles
Wildwater provides shuttle services on the Chattooga River if you have the ability to paddle the river on your own.
Chattooga Ropes Challenge
Minimum age 8 and up
Our state of the art, forty foot climbing tower with two auto-belay devices is the cornerstone of our new High Ropes Challenge. Eight high ropes elements of ever increasing difficulty will challenge you and your group. Our low ropes elements are a great warm up to the high ropes challenge and also provide an ideal set of group initiatives for your party.
