If you choose a Section 4 trip, you should be prepared to be an active participant in your rafting experience.As the first designated Wild and Scenic River in the greater Smoky Mountain region, the Chattooga has been protected from development since 1974. This fully-guided trip includes a riverside snack and natural swimming pools.Make a camping adventure out of your Chattooga River experience. Features a popular riverside lunch.

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But there’s so much more than just rafting available at our Chattooga Adventure Center! This is a fully guided trip, and guests should be prepared to be active participants in this rafting experience.Section III offers a great day of family fun with rolling Class I, II and III rapids that increase in difficulty as the day progresses. ”  Chattooga River Rafting trip prices start at $74.95.The Chattooga River offers exciting trips for rafters of all levels.
Nevertheless, it's a fun river. Your trip starts at our Wildwater Chattooga Adventure Center and we transport you to and from the river. Southern Living rates the Chattooga as the “#1 Thing Southerners Must Do. Section 4 is 8 miles of the most challenging whitewater in the Southeast, and includes the famous Five Falls. Section 3 is the perfect trip for novices, for families with children or those seeking a fun and relaxing river experience. The best deal of the season! You’ll practice your rafting skills over a variety of rapids with the option to test yourself on Bull Sluice, the famous Class IV rapid that ends this section. This is a fully guided trip.The perfect half-day trip for those with limited time, for novices, and for families with younger children or older adventurers. Soar above the trees on NOC's thrilling zipline canopy tours If you want the higher class rapids go for Section 4 might be a little rough for smaller kids. The Chattooga is the best of the three if you have experience. The Chattooga River is without a doubt the Southeast's premier whitewater rafting adventure. Our Chattooga facilities include: changing rooms and hot showers, river store, picnic area, game area for horseshoes & volleyball, zipline canopy tours, free Wi-Fi (on campus), rental luxury log cabins, group yurts and cottages.The Chattooga River is the crown jewel of southern white water. Visit one of our 3 stores for the best in outdoor gear. Section IV is a trip for experienced rafters, and those looking for an adventurous day on the river. The river has waters safe for tubing all the way to Hunt's Bridge Road, offering up to 20 miles of tubing. Save on four great activities! All camping equipment is provided (with the exception of your pillow and sleeping bag).The Chattooga River offers exciting trips for rafters of all levels. After rafting Section III your personal gear will be waiting at the campsite where you can enjoy an afternoon of swimming, hiking or fishing (SC or GA fishing license required), followed by a steak dinner catered around a campfire, and a night camping out under the stars.
There are three forks of the Chattooga River. This section increases from class I to class III rapids, and includes the option to run Bull Sluice, a class IV drop. The Chattooga River Known for its history, whitewater rapids, and meandering, mountainous woodland passage. In fact, Southern Living called rafting the Chattooga "The #1 Thing Every Southerner Ought to Do." We were the first commercial outfitter to run the river in 1971, and this trip remains “the Number One Thing Every Southerner Ought To Do” according to Southern Living Magazine. Section IV is a trip for experienced rafters, and those looking for an adventurous day on the river. Guests should consider the strenuous nature of the trip and expect to assist in carrying rafts & equipment. Cool River Tubing in Helen, GA. Newly renovated cabins, motel rooms and bunkhouses at NOC. The most-complete whitewater rafting trip NOC offers. Section 3 is the perfect trip for novices, for families with children or those seeking a fun and relaxing river experience.