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Access Site GA

Put In

Barber Creek

Source: american_whitewater Updated 3 months ago

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City: GA
County: Oconee
Type: Whitewater Put In
Location: 33.89960100, -83.44288300
Air Temp: --
Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Middle Oconee River near Athens, GA 3.4 mi away
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North Oconee River at College ST, at Athens, GA 6.1 mi away
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Oconee River at Barnett Shoals RD, near Watkinsville, GA 7.3 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
II-III(IV) Put-in Barber Creek - Daniels Bridge to Macon Hwy
20 ft/mi
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Current Conditions
-- • 800.00-10000.00 cfs
Mulberry Creek near Winder, GA
Whitewater Runs on Barber Creek
1 run
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site: Put-in at this location This location is on the run Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
II-III(IV) Put-in at this location Daniels Bridge to Macon Hwy
3.9 mi 20 ft/mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Put In is a whitewater put-in access point located on Barber Creek in Oconee County, Georgia. This site serves as a launching point for paddlers looking to run the whitewater sections of Barber Creek. The access is situated at coordinates 33.89960100, -83.44288300 in the northern Georgia area, which is known for its scenic creeks and moderate to advanced whitewater paddling opportunities. As a dedicated put-in for whitewater use, this location is intended primarily for kayakers and canoeists looking to paddle downstream through Barber Creek's rapids and features.

Barber Creek offers whitewater paddling in a region with a good network of creek runs. Paddlers should be aware of current conditions and water levels, which can vary seasonally. The put-in provides access to the creek's whitewater sections, making it suitable for those with intermediate to advanced paddling skills depending on water levels and the specific section being run. Before paddling, check current water conditions and any recent rainfall to ensure safe paddling conditions.