The Chattooga River is the deep South's most legendary whitewater — a free-flowing National Wild & Scenic River forming the border between South Carolina and Georgia through the Sumter and Chattahoochee National Forests. Made famous by the 1972 film 'Deliverance,' the Chattooga delivers every level of whitewater from the committing Class IV–V of Section IV to the intermediate Class II–III of Section III.
River conditions are community-verified. CFS ranges, difficulty ratings, and trip sections may not reflect every flow level or seasonal change. Always check current conditions, scout unfamiliar rapids, and paddle within your skill level. If you spot an error, use the Improve This River button at the top of the page — your local knowledge is what makes this atlas accurate.