Chattooga River

The Chattooga River is the one that separates Georgia from South Carolina, set forth in the 1787 Treaty of Beaufort. Chattooga represents a national Wild and Scenic River, protected along its 15,432-acre corridor and is split into three forks.

The main one, North Fork Chattooga River, is the one that runs along the state line and is officially called the Chattooga River. The East Fork Chattooga River spreads from Jackson County, North Carolina and then Oconee County to South Carolina.

The West Fork Chattooga River runs in from Rabun County to Georgia. Chattooga consists of 180,000 acres in three states and is made up of both public and private islands. The spring is great here if you want to go rafting, kayaking, or canoeing. Being a free-flowing river, it responds to rainfall and in the summer time gets warm enough so that you can take a swim.

You can go horseback riding or, if you are a fishing fanatic, there are plenty lakes, ponds, streams and creeks for you to choose. Hundreds of fish inhabit this river, including different species of trout. The diverse fauna and flora represent a tempting ground for researchers from the surrounding universities.

The communities that inhabit the areas surrounding the river are very hospitable and have rich cultural values. The people are friendly, the food is good are there are plenty of things to see.