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Chattooga River whitewater rafting offers the mild and scenic Section III and the wild and scenic Section IV, two distinct and memorable river trips. The Chattooga delivers breathtaking scenery and treasured whitewater in an unmatched wilderness setting. NOC has been leading trips on this federally-designated Wild and Scenic River since the company's beginning in 1972.
NOC guides are the most experienced on this river. Our guides receive the most extensive training of any outfitter on this river, and we're the only company on the Chattooga with an entire fleet of self-bailing rafts. This means we can optimize each trip for maximum enjoyment, no matter the water level.
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Chattooga IV River Rafting Photos:
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Chattooga III River Rafting Photos:
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"We had Stephanie as our guide on the Chattooga. Very professional, knowledgeable but most of all, FUN! Her enthusiasm is contagious and made the trip fantastic. This was more fun than any of us had imagined, thanks so much!" —S. Sperandeo
Chattooga River Rafting Trips
Chattooga Section III 5-7 Miles/4-5 Hours on River Discover this class II/III rapid section of the Southeast's most treasured white water river.
Chattooga Section III Duck Trip
5-7 Miles/4-5 Hours on the River
Explore this beautiful river from an inflatable kayak. You determine your level of adventure for this trip!
Chattooga Section IV 5-7 Miles/4-5 Hours on the River This section is packed with extreme excitement. Paddle through class IV/V rapids including famous "Five Falls."
Section III Your family will love exploring whitewater on the Chattooga's Section III, surrounded by wilderness and removed from crowds. This section offers Class II-III rapids, with a big finale at Bull Sluice Rapid. Great for families with older children and for youth groups, the Chattooga is a river that begs to be explored. Minimum age of years old and must be accompanied by an adult. Click here for more details on Section III trips.
Section IV Made famous by the film Deliverance, Section IV is the classic Southeastern whitewater rafting run. Float past awe-inspiring scenery, take the time to explore river features and paddle through some of the most heart-pounding drop-pool rapids to be found anywhere. The trip's highlight is arguably the run through the famous Five Falls, where five tumultuous Class IV+ rapids unfold in quick succession. Minimum age 13 years old. Click here for more details on Section IV trips.
Seasonal Water Levels: The 59 miles of the Wild and Scenic Chattooga River comprise one of the largest free-flowing (not dam-controlled) stretches of river in the Southeast. Accordingly the river's level and character correlate with natural rainfall. High water and the highest thrill levels usually occur in spring and early summer, while late-season trips are more playful and scenic. Please note that the same river section can be very different at different water levels. Nonetheless, NOC's staff regards the Chattooga as the Southeast's exemplary wilderness river trip at all water levels.
Driving Directions to the Chattooga—All NOC Chattooga River trips depart from our Chattooga outpost, near Clayton, GA. The Chattooga river is located on the border between Georgia and South Carolina.
