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Chattooga National Wild & Scenic River

Chattooga National Wild & Scenic River

The Upcountry & Lake Hartwell Country

The Upcountry & Lake Hartwell Country

The Chattooga is recognized as one of the Southeast's premier whitewater rivers and the most famous whitewater paddling spot in the state. Thundering waterfalls, dense forests, flora, fauna and unspoiled nature make this a wilderness paradise. Straddling the SC-Ga border, the river is a magnet for hikers, boaters, and whitewater rafters who boldly take on the river's Class IV and V rapids. But even novices can make it through those rapids on a guided raft trip. The Chattooga is home to more than a hundred types of fish, including three species of trout. The river became a national quest after its starring role in the movie classic "Deliverance," based on James Dickey's novel.
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Mountain Rest
Mountains
112 Andrew Pickens RD,
Mountain Rest, SC 29664 (864) 638-9568
Info & Amenities
Location
From SC 11 take SC 28 through Walhalla and Mountain Rest. Or take SC 183 out of Walhalla to Westminster, then US 76 W toward Long Creek.
Admission
Free
Must See
Yes
Days and Hours of Operation
Daily
Backroads Location
Yes
Birding
Yes
Boating
Yes
Hiking
Yes
Paddling
Yes
Fishing
Yes

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