Canoe Camping on the Chestatee River

Moderate (should be familiar with canoe paddling)

Here is a unique overnight trip for the adventurers! How about spending a night on the Chestatee River! We’ll arrive at the Outpost at 1:30 pm on Saturday, get on the river at 2:00 pm and we will paddle down to the Big Bend beach-camping area where we will stay overnight. It would be a good idea to eat your lunch prior to arrival and have dinner at the camping area. You will bring your own food, snacks, and drinks. It will take us about an hour to an hour and a half to get to the beach-camping area. Once we are there, we will set up our tents, a campfire in the evening, and basically just enjoy the wildlife and each others company. There is a nice shallow water area for us to cool off in, too! Then we will be picked up by noon the following day at the Hwy. 400 take out. There are no bathroom facilities, so be prepared to rough it a bit.

This is a pack it in, pack it out type of trip. Whatever you bring with you, like soon-to-be-trash, you will have to carry it out. Please bring camping supplies as if it is a backpacking trip. Do know that you can bring coolers though (Drink Responsibly).  You can even bring your own camp stove like a Coleman stove, but make sure to wrap it tight just in case it rains or your canoe flips.  Since we will be traveling by water to the campsite, it is suggested to bring small tents and sleeping bags, etc.  Be sure to put all of your items in waterproof bags.

I’d like to note that there will not be any instructions on paddling, but only to familiarize us with paddling. Please email the trip leader with any questions.

There is a possibility, however small, that your craft will tip over so your ability to swim is a must. If you are unsure about your suitability for this trip please email or call the trip leaders prior to signing up.

Dahlonega, Georgia 1:30pm at Appalachian Outfitters Take GA Hwy 400 North until it ends (a one hour drive from I-285) Turn left onto GA Hwy 60 (towards Dahlonega) Our Canoe Outpost is 3.5 miles on the left, turn in at the sign that reads River Trips.

$29.00 per person in canoe (2 per canoe). Price includes paddles, lifejackets, and return shuttle.  This does not include tip.  You are responsible for your own food and supplies.

Full payment is due with 10 days of your registration to guarantee your spot or you will be removed from the event. 

Payment may be made via PayPal, PC Banking or Check. It is your responsibility to get the deposit payment and/or balance payment in meet the due dates. Allow two days processing for PayPal and PC Banking and one week to mail a check.

*Note: Cancel on or before August 1, receive a full refund less $5 administrative fee. No refund after August 1 unless someone from the waitlist replaces you, and pays in full and then you are eligible for refund less $5 administrative fee.