Chattooga River Rafting - GA & SC
Experience the National Wild & Scenic Chattooga River
Adventure Camps 2025
Chattooga Section 4
For the experienced and adventurous rafter, Section IV offers the southeast’s most fabled set of rapids, the Five Falls. Three heart-pounding Class IV/V rapids (depending on water level) are strung together over a 1/4 mile gorge, where the river drops more than 75 feet through Entrance, Corkscrew, Crack-In-the-Rock, Jawbone, and Sock’em Dog. This is a fully guided trip, and guests should be prepared to be active participants in this rafting experience.
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| Daily | $179.95 | |
| *Prices are per person & don't include taxes & fees. | ||
Chattooga Section 3
The Section III fully guided trip offers a great day of family fun with rolling Class I, II and III rapids that increase in difficulty as the day progresses. 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, the largest rapid on Section III. Dropping 14 feet over a series of two drops, this challenging rapid provides a resounding introduction to the 2 miles of technical rapids downstream.
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| Daily | $159.95 | |
| *Prices are per person & don't include taxes & fees. | ||
Chattooga Mini
The perfect half-day trip for those with limited time, for novices, and for families with younger children or older adventurers. The Mini-Trip takes place on the lower part of Section III and includes the exciting challenge of Bull Sluice Rapid (optional). This fully-guided trip includes a riverside snack and natural swimming pools.
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| Daily | $109.95 | |
| *Prices are per person & don't include tax. | ||
Chattooga Overnighter
Make a camping adventure out of your Chattooga River experience. 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. After a bacon and egg breakfast the next day, your adventure continues as you raft Section 4. All camping equipment is provided (with the exception of your pillow and sleeping bag).
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| Day | Pricing | |
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| Daily | $469.85 | |
| *Prices are per person & don't include taxes & fees. | ||
Turn your trip into a group adventure!
Raft & Zip Package
What’s Included In This Package
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| Day | Pricing | |
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| Sun-Fri | $167.92 | |
| *Prices are per person & don't include tax. | ||
Custom Adventure Package
Choose Any 2 Activities
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| Daily | 10% Off retail | |
| *Add lodging to 2 activities and receive 10% off the lodging. | ||
Chattooga Section 3 and 4: What's the Difference?
The Chattooga River offers exciting trips for rafters of all levels. Section 3 is the perfect trip for novices, for families with children or those seeking a fun and relaxing river experience. This section increases from class I to class III rapids, and includes the option to run Bull Sluice, a class IV drop. Section 4 is 8 miles of the most challenging whitewater in the Southeast, and includes the famous Five Falls. Section IV is a trip for experienced rafters, and those looking for an adventurous day on the river. If you choose a Section 4 trip, you should be prepared to be an active participant in your rafting experience.
What does it mean that Chattooga is a Free-Flowing River?
As the first designated Wild and Scenic River in the greater Smoky Mountain region, the Chattooga has been protected from development since 1974. Thanks to its designated status, boaters today are assured an experience of wild nature unparalleled in the Southeast.
The Chattooga is a free-flowing river, which means there are no dams limiting the flow of water on the river. Water levels naturally vary with the amount of rainfall. During spring and early summer, the water is usually high, and so is the adventure. By late summer and fall the water level has dropped, and trips are more relaxed. Rain and drought have a direct effect on the number and size of rapids.
What to Expect On Your Chattooga Trip
All Chattooga trips require a hike into and out of the 1/4 mile protected corridor. Guests should consider the strenuous nature of the trip and expect to assist in carrying rafts & equipment. All trips on the Chattooga are fully-guided by professional guides. Your trip starts at our Wildwater Chattooga Adventure Center and we transport you to and from the river. 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.
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