Chattooga River Section III Trip
Information
RIVER INFORMATION
The Chattooga River rises 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 used as a location for the movie Deliverance.
Section III of the Chattooga is the perfect trip for novices and family groups. Most of the rapids on the section are class 2 and 3, gradually increasing in difficulty as the trip progresses. Bull Sluice, a nationally famous rapid, is the highlight of the trip.
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.
FACTS
Minimum Age: 8
Intensity Level: Moderate. No previous whitewater experience needed.
Trip Length: Approximately 7 hours (5 on the river)
Meals: Buffet lunch on the river, BBQ cookouts every Friday during the summer, Hamburger/hotdog cookout Saturdays Memorial Day thru Labor Day.
Equipment Furnished: Raft, paddle, PFD, helmet, paddling jacket, rental wet suit (free during March, April, and October), and rental booties.
Transportation Provided: To and from the river from our Chattooga Adventure Center in Long Creek, SC.
Facilities: Changing rooms and showers. No towels provided.
Directions
Not all of the time will be spent paddling whitewater. The Section III Trip has several stretches of flat water that are perfect for swimming and drifting with the current. And with luck, it is occasionally possible to spot some of Sumter National Forest's abundant wildlife, including deer, wild turkey and beaver.
THE TRIP
Guests are expected to check in at our front desk approximately twenty to thirty minutes before the trip meeting time. This will allow you plenty of time to sign in and change.
NO REFUNDS WILL BE MADE FOR ANYONE ARRIVING LATE, NOR FOR ANYONE WHO IS NOT READY TO GO AT TRIP TIME.
The day begins with a front porch orientation speech by your trip leader. After distribution of rafting gear and transportation to the river, guests and guides then carry all gear, rafts, and equipment down a trail to the water. Your trip gets underway soon after your guides review paddling techniques and safety procedures.
Notice: Wildwater reserves the right to change put-in and take-out points as necessitated by unusual water levels or conditions of access roads. All trips go, rain or shine.
CANCELLATION POLICY
•Reservations cancelled at least fourteen (14) days in advance will receive a full refund less $10 reservation fee.
•Reservations cancelled at least seven (7) days in advance will receive a refund of money paid less deposit equal to $10 per person for half day trips and $20 per person for full day trips.
•Reservations cancelled less than seven (7) days in advance are ineligible for refund.
•For any consideration of a refund, reservations should be cancelled in advance.
•Request for date transfer are treated like cancellations and may entail a loss of deposit.
•MC/Visa Payment: Reservations must be cancelled by the close of the next business day after credit card is given to receive full credit less one $10 fee if cancelling the entire
reservation.
•NO SHOWS on day of the trip will receive NO REFUND.
•An exception form may be filled out for requests for refund due to special circumstances.
Lodging Policy:
•Reservations cancelled 7 days or more in advance of your stay will receive a full refund except one $10 fee.
•Reservations cancelled the day before will receive a voucher (rain check) for a future stay.
•Reservations cancelle the day of your stay will receive NO REFUND, but may fill out a "Request for an Exception" form.
WHAT TO BRING
Cool Weather
Wool sweater
Wool mittens/wool hat
Shorts or bathing suit
Allergy medicine
Tennis shoes
Dry change of clothes
Wool socks
Towels
Warm Weather
Shorts or bathing suit
Allergy medicine
T-shirt
Dry change of clothes
Tennis shoes
Towels
Sunscreen
Blue jeans are not recommended, particularly in cold weather. Rental wet suits are available when it is too cool for shorts. Jewelry should be left at home or locked in the car. Glasses should be secured with straps or strings.
LODGING AROUND THE CHATTOOGA
Wildwater Lodging
Wildwater Chattooga Cottages Long Creek, SC (800) 451-9972
Wildwater Group Yurts- Long Creek, SC (800) 451-9972
Jawbone Cabin- Long Creek, SC 800-451-9972
Bed and Breakfast
Oconee Belle Bed & Breakfast Walhalla, SC 864-638-2238
Glen Ella Springs Inn Clarkesville, GA (877) 456-7527
Beechwood Inn Clayton, GA (706) 782-5485
Magnolia Manor Westminster, SC (864) 647-8559
Walhalla Liberty Lodge Walhalla, SC (864) 638-8239
Sunrise Farm Salem, SC (888) 991-0121
Sylvan Falls Mill Rabun Gap, GA (706) 746-7138
York House B&B Rabun Gap, GA (706) 746-2068
Axle Acres Bed & Barn Westminster, SC (864) 647-5134
Fieldstone Farm Inn Westminster, SC (864) 882 5651
Three Pines View Salem, SC (864) 280-0482
Blaine House B&B Franklin, NC (828) 524-3633
Cabins and Cottages
Jawbone Cabin- Long Creek, SC 800-451-9972
Wildwater Chattooga Cottages Long Creek, SC (800) 451-9972
Wildwater Group Yurts- Long Creek, SC (800) 451-9972
Dillard House Dillard, GA (800) 541-0671
Fall Creek Cottage Long Creek, SC (864) 647-2336
Clearwater Spa Cabin-Chalet Mountain Rest, SC (864) 718-8309
Mountain Rest Cabins and Campground Mountain Rest, SC (864) 718-0333
Mountain Aire Cottages & Motel Clayton, GA (888) 571-9597
Cradlecrest Mountain Cabin Clayton, GA (877) 352-3313
Hidden Gap Cabins Tiger, GA (706) 782-5900
Timberloft Cottages Helen, GA (866) 514-1499
Mountain Lakes Vacation Rentals Upstate, SC (800) 610-0020
Rafters Delight Clayton, GA (229) 574-5575
Black Bear Cabins, Inc. Clayton, GA (706) 490-2009
Helen Georgia Cabin Rentals Helen, GA (706) 878-4000
Campgrounds
State & National Park Service Campgrounds
Mountain Rest Cabins and Campground Mountain Rest, SC (864) 718-0333
Oconee State Park Mountain Rest, SC (864) 638-5353
Long Creek Campground Long Creek, SC (864) 647-1938
Cassidy Bridge Group Camp Long Creek, SC (864) 638-9568
Chau-Ram County Campground Westminster, SC (864) 647-9286
Black Rock Mountain State Park Dillard, GA (706) 746-2141
Andy's Trout Farm Dillard, GA (706) 746-2550
Tallulah Gorge State Park Tallulah Falls, GA (706) 754-7970
Cross Creek RV Park Mountain City, GA (706) 746-6974
Primitive Camping in the Chattooga Area
Hotels Motels and Inns
Best Western Seneca, SC (864) 886-9646
Days Inn Seneca, SC (864) 885-0710
Jameson Inn Seneca, SC (864) 888-8300
Dillard House Dillard, GA (800) 541-0671
Kingwood Resort Clayton, GA (866) KINGWOOD
The Lodge at Tallulah Falls Tallulah Falls, GA (706) 754-9400
Lake Rabun Hotel Lakemont, GA (800) 398 5134
Historic Old Clayton Inn Clayton, GA (800) 454-3498
Knights Inn Dillard, GA (706) 746-5321
Days Inn Clayton, GA (706) 782-4258
Comfort Inn Clemson, SC (864) 653-3600
Days Inn Clemson, SC (864) 885-0710
Quality Inn & Suites Clayton, GA (800) 334-2214
Americas Best Value Inn Clayton, GA (706) 782-4702
Mountain Aire Cottages & Motel Clayton, GA (888) 571-9597
Resorts
Kingwood Resort Clayton, GA (866) KINGWOOD
Brasstown Valley Young Harris, GA (800) 201-3205
Splendor Mountain Clayton, GA (706) 212-2897
The Ridges Resort & Club Young Harris, GA (706) 896-1886
Tumbling Waters Retreat & Conference Center Clayton, GA (678) 996-2830
Retreats
Camp Chatuga (groups) Mountain Rest, SC (864) 638-3728
Enota Hiawassee, GA (706) 896-9966 or (800) 990-8869
Awanita Valley Retreat Center Marietta, SC (864) 836-3956
Event & Conference Centers
Chattooga Belle Farm Long Creek, SC (864) 972-1026
DATE TRANSFERS
Wildwater reserves the right to cancel or reschedule trip in cases of extreme weather or water level conditions. If this happens, you may either reschedule your trip or receive a full refund. In all other cases, requests for date transfer are treated like cancellations and may entail a loss of deposit.
ALCOHOL
Wildwater reserves the right to refuse to accommodate anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs (which may impair their abilities on the river) and will not hesitate to remove them from the trip without refund.
LIABILITY
Wildwater provides high quality equipment and our staff is professionally trained to make your trip safe and comfortable. However, each person is responsible for their own liability and will be required to sign a waiver prior to the start of the trip.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Wildwater offers professional photography service at all four locations: Chattooga, Ocoee, Pigeon and Nantahala Adventure Centers.
WILDWATER LTD. RESERVATIONS CENTER
P0 Box 309
Long Creek, SC 29658
1-800-451-9972
e-mail: reservations@wildwaterrafting.com
