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    NOC Chattooga Outpost

    4.9 (18 reviews)
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    Ami P.

    "The first river you paddle runs through the rest of your life. It bubbles up in pools and eddies to remind you who you are." ~ Lynn Culbreath Noel Bucket List: Whitewater Rafting, Level 4 THANK YOU Nantahala Outdoor Center, Chattooga Outpost, SC. I have always wanted to do this but due to my medical condition was told it would be a bad idea...so I did it! Because we still have to live life!!! I could not have done this without all the help from the staff, guides & even the other guests who participated!!!! Without their understanding & compassion, I would never have gotten to live out this dream. Special Thank You to our absolutely amazing warrior rafting guide, Sam & to our amazing safety kayaker, Mark!!!!!!! They & the rest of the staff made this adventure fun, comfortable, exciting & most importantly, safe!!!!!! It was one of the best days of my life & I look forward to returning asap after I heal up from my next surgery!!!!! I can't recommend them enough!!!! Just an amazing group of people! THANK YOU NOC!!!!! ****DON'T FORGET TO TIP!!!!!!! The staff here deserves it!!!!!!! Good people****

    Level 4 rapid with our amazing guide, Paula.
    Bethany- M.

    Incredible experience with my 10 and 12 year old kids. We did the 6 hour adventure w lunch included. Our guide was Paula and she made the trip. She comforted my nervous one and joked with my silly one. We went down a couple of intense rapids and her professionalism and knowledge kept us upright and safe the whole time. There are three great areas for water fun including a raft run and some swimming. Everything was perfect and the whole setting is gorgeous.

    Michelle D.

    We had such an amazing day rafting with the NOC. Their grounds were lovely and had picnic tables if you wanted to eat a little something before heading out. Highly recommend you get there 30 Min before so you have plenty of time to check in and get sunscreen on, etc. We had 6 kids between 2 boats and they had a great time they loved all the stops along the river to get out and go in the rapids. They even tied all the boats together across the river so we could do ninja warrior. Fun!! All the guides were helpful and knowledgeable. The lunch was a lot better than I thought it would be. Our bus driver, Diane, was so kind. The ride was very relaxing and she really handled the rough road comfortably. The river was so serene I would do it again. It's a great river to take younger kids on as there isn't many rough spots.

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    Bull Sluice - Upper parking section. Area along sidewalk is for trucks w/trailers

    Bull Sluice

    4.0(1 review)
    1.9 mi

    SLUICE - To drench with a sudden flow [verb] or to flow or pour through [verb]…read more Bulls Sluice is a Class IV rapid located along the mighty Chattooga River, which happens to be the squiggly blue line that separates upper northeast Georgia from western South Carolina on maps. ~~~ DIRECTIONS From Hwy 23/441 in Clayton, GA - Travel southeast on Hwy 76 for approximately 8 miles. Shortly after you cross the bridge over the Chattooga River you will see an entrance to a parking area on your left. The parking area here is large because it is also access to the 15.5 mile Chattooga River Trail and the PUT-IT location for many section kayakers. It can easily hold over 100 cars and multiple trucks w/trailers. ~~~ THE TRAIL Once you find a parking space, secure your vehicle and begin your hike approx. 1/4 mile down the paved trail to the left of the restrooms at the northwest end of the parking lot. The paved trail will take a deep curve left towards the put-in and beach area. However, at the curve you will notice a dirt trail on your right with a sign directing you to Bulls Sluice. The trail will end at a small platform overlooking the Sluice. But if you would like to get closer, another spur trail leads down to the rock shores of Bulls Sluice and the Chattooga River. ~~~ THE SLUICE If you are lucky, you may catch a glimpse of kayakers making a run through Bulls Sluice. The Chattooga has several sections known to rafters/kayakers. Bulls Sluice is the last rapid in Section III and the prelude to Section IV, the river's high-adventure section. Section IV boasts Seven-Foot Falls, Raven's Chute Rapid, and the famous Five Falls, where five Class IV-V rapids unfold in 1/3 of a river mile. Video of Section III (Bull Sluice is featured at the 5 minute 5 second mark) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HoD_xYvK9U Bull Sluice is a Class IV+ rapid as rated by American Whitewater during normal flow of 1.8 to 2.4 feet.[1] It becomes easier at lower water and significantly more difficult at higher water. Bull Sluice is the largest and final named rapid of Section 3 of the Chattooga River. [source - Wikipedia] AMERICAN WHITEWATER says this about Section IV of the Chattooga River: "This is the Southeastern Classic! More legends exist about Five Falls of the Chattooga than almost any other set of rapids. Taken individually any of the 5 rapids of Five Falls would be significant named drops on any typical Southeastern river. They are far from the hair found on steep creeks and the legendary danger associated with these rapids arises in part from the long history of boating the Chattooga (40+ years). That said, approach these rapids with caution as they have killed and injured plenty of boaters." Video of Section IV - https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=10&v=F7Wncrnhb9U&feature=emb_logo NOTE the waterfall shown in the video around the 30 second mark is Long Creek Falls, which I provide a link for below! ~~~ THINGS TO KNOW Hiking Distance: 1/4 of a mile (one way to Bulls Sluice) Difficulty of trail: EASY Creek Crossings: NO Elevation Gain: probably less than 60 feet Access to sluice: YES - but be careful RESTROOMS: YES PARKING: YES (plenty) + secondary parking area off Hwy 76. FILM: The classic 1972 movie Deliverance was filmed here on the Chattooga. ~~~ [ FINAL THOUGHTS ] A great little stop if you are visiting any of the nearby waterfalls in South Carolina or Georgia! Here is a helpful list of NEARBY WATERFALLS you can add to your adventure (listed from closest to furthest away from Bulls Sluice parking area): REEDY BRANCH FALLS (1.6 miles away) - https://www.yelp.com/biz/reedy-branch-falls-trailhead-mountain-rest FALL CREEK FALLS (5 miles away) - https://www.yelp.com/biz/fall-creek-falls-trailhead-south-carolina OPOSSUM CREEK FALLS (8.4 miles away) - https://www.yelp.com/biz/opossum-creek-falls-trailhead-long-creek LONG CREEK FALLS (9.1 miles away) - https://www.yelp.com/biz/long-creek-falls-long-creek BECKY BRANCH FALLS in Georgia (11.2 miles away) - https://www.yelp.com/biz/becky-branch-falls-no-title MARTIN CREEK FALLS in Georgia (11.2 miles away) - https://www.yelp.com/biz/martin-creek-falls-rabun-gap 2020 / 16

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    Wildwood Outfitters - Beautiful scenery along the way

    Wildwood Outfitters

    4.4(14 reviews)
    29.0 mi

    Thanks to Wildwood Outfitters for a great day on the Chattahoochee.!…read more The guys were super efficient and made our trip easy! A short shuttle ride to the put-in of 'Section 3' and we were in business. Good boats, paddles, and pfd's along with accurate river running tips and bright sunshine made for a mellow getaway on the 'Hooch.

    Can't say enough good things about Wildwood Outfitters! We were in Helen, GA for Memorial Day…read moreweekend. Cool River was not renting tubes because of the dangerous water conditions. I appreciated their honesty because I'd had a terrible experience tubing previously. They recommended Wildwood Outfitters as an option to do something else, farther down the river where it's deeper and potentially more calm. It's crazy how much the water conditions can change from day to day! Chris greeted us at Wildwood Outfitters. He was so nice and knowledgeable. He discouraged us from kayaking - none of us were familiar with this river, although we had been kayaking before, and most of the sections where they take folks are Class 3+ rapids. Again, due to my past trauma, I thought it was best to take his advice, even though we were disappointed. Just as we were about to leave, he ran back out, and asked if we might be interested in rafting instead. He explained how it would work for the three of us and which section of the river would be best (Section 2, mostly flat or Class 1 rapids with only one area of Class 2 rapids), so we decided to take a chance. It cost about $100, so about $30 pp, with no particular time restrictions. Before we left, Chris took the time to explain how to navigate the rapids, what to expect every step of the way, and what to do if you fall out of the raft. We got helmets and life jackets, as well as a bag to keep our things dry. Although largely unsupervised, we were able to leave our keys in the outpost. They dropped us off and helped us carry the raft down to the embarkation point. I would have been terrified no matter what, but I felt well prepared. The river conditions were exactly as described and Chris's advice was spot on. He'd told us where to call from the raft when we were ready to be picked up, and we were so happy to see his smiling face (and his adorable dog) at the shore. Apparently the rafts hadn't been used in some time, and although they were properly inflated and maintained, there had been a small leak causing the raft to deflate and take on a lot of water. Thankfully they'd given us a bucket to bail the water out, but I basically spent the entire time bailing (giving me a good excuse not to have to paddle, though!). Chris felt terrible. He immediately offered us our money back, or anything else he could do to compensate us. We still had a great time and everyone was safe and dry at the end so we didn't feel that a refund was necessary. We ended up grabbing a couple of cold drinks and some t-shirts and called it even. The outpost was well-equipped with a portopotty, a changing area, and a shower. If you have your own kayak/raft you can hire them just to take you to your selected section. The prices are very reasonable. I would 100% recommend this business and will even think about doing it again!

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    Wildwood Outfitters - Just a quick pick after an awesome day of white water kayaking!

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    NOC Chattooga Outpost - rafting - Updated May 2026

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