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Put-in SC

Burrell's Ford

Chattooga - Rock Gorge - Burrell's Ford to Lick Log Creek (SC)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
Chattooga River at Burrells Ford, near Pine Mtn, GA Upstream Primary
Runnable: 200.0 – 2,000.0 CFS

Due to an arbitrary decision by the Forest Service, the river is not boatable unless the river has previously exceeded 350 cfs the same day.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Burrell's Ford
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Burrell's Ford is a section of the Chattooga River with minimal documented rapid characteristics, likely reflecting a relatively calm stretch through the Rock Gorge. While specific details are sparse, paddlers should be prepared for potential Class II-III water conditions typical of this river section and maintain standard whitewater awareness for submerged rocks and potential current variations.
Location
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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Rock Gorge - Burrell's Ford to Lick Log Creek
Chattooga
II-V 7.5 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater