Take an exciting white water ride down the premier whitewater rafting river in the Eastern US, the “Wild and Scenic” Chattooga. Dropping an average of 49.3 feet per mile, the Chattooga offers high water spring time thrills with guided whitewater rides on Class IV and V rapids and scenic floats during the summer and fall.
One of the few remaining free-flowing streams in the Southeast, the Chattooga features a primitive setting of dense forests and undeveloped shorelines. The river is familiar to thousands as the location for the filming of “Deliverance," a movie based on James Dickey's novel.
Designated the South’s first National Wild and Scenic River in 1974, the river’s outstanding scenery and unspoiled wilderness will be preserved in its natural state for generations to come.
The Chattooga is
Wildwater Ltd's. most popular rafting trip, with guided trips on sections III and IV, mini trips and overnighters. Half-day, full-day and two-day whitewater rafting trips are offered on this National Wild and Scenic River.
Nantahala Outdoor Center also leads a variety of rafting trips for both novice and experienced adventurers.
The Chauga River - Sometimes described as a mini version of the Chattooga River, this tributary of the Savannah River flows through the Sumter National Forest. Great scenery combined with gradients averaging 60-80 feet per mile and Class I-V rapids make this river a great whitewater destination for an experienced paddler.