River

partial image of dugout canoe found in Chattooga River

Chattooga canoe discovery

Seventeen years after a Native American canoe was discovered in the Chattooga River, a second dugout canoe has been found.
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50th year of “Deliverance”

The filming of Deliverance generated public interest and resulted in political decisions that permanently protected one of our most treasured natural places–the Chattooga River.
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Oconee’s National Forest

There are 80,000 acres of National Forest in Oconee County, SC. We encourage you to hike, bike or boat to find them!
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Stay Wild

Annual event fundraiser celebrates the Chattooga River and benefits the Chattooga Conservancy’s work to protect, promote and restore this precious river and its extraordinary watershed.
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Eat Sleep Play: Oconee County

Great trip ideas from the road team at Blue Ridge Outdoors! Who knew upstate South Carolina could offer so much in the way of adventure?
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Rural Scenic Long Creek, SC

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photo with Wild & Scenic Rivers logo

50 Years of Wild & Scenic Rivers

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Good To Know for Rafting on the Chattooga River

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