Best paddling near Clemson

11 paddle runs · 11 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best paddling near Clemson, South Carolina — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 11 of 11 paddle runs · best 15 shown on the map
B⛰
Burrels Ford to Lick Log Branch (Section 1)
#1 Burrels Ford to Lick Log Branch (Section 1)
26.5 mi away
Section 1 is another excellent float on the Chattooga.  The scenery and wilderness feel make this run a top pick by many.  Even though the bulk of the run is class II water this…
Why 65: resort size & terrain
65Top-rated
H⛰
Highway 28 to Earl's Ford (Section 2)
#2 Highway 28 to Earl's Ford (Section 2)
26.0 mi away
This is an exceptional beginner to intermediate run in a wilderness setting.  Generally this run can be considered class II except for Big Shoals at lower flow (where it can be…
Why 50: resort size & terrain
50Solid
E⛰
Earl's Ford to Route 76 (Section 3)
#3 Earl's Ford to Route 76 (Section 3)
27.1 mi away
Intermediate Class III boaters rejoice because this is the Chattooga section III.  This is a longer run so plan on most of the day to truly enjoy this gem.  Section III could be…
Why 50: resort size & terrain
50Solid
S⛰
Sloan'S Bridge Crossing To 1/4 Mile Above The Walhalla Fish Hatchery
#4 Sloan'S Bridge Crossing To 1/4 Mile Above The Walhalla Fish Hatchery Marginal
25.4 mi away
· 105 cfs · below min (225)· Falling -7% / 24h
Why 44: live conditions (marginal)
44Rated
E⛰
East Fork From Us Highway 276 To Confluence Of Dark Prong And Yellowstone Prong
#5 East Fork From Us Highway 276 To Confluence Of Dark Prong And Yellowstone Prong Poor
47.2 mi away
· 48 cfs · below min (150)· Falling -7% / 24h
The East Fork section of the Whitewater River in North Carolina is a popular run for kayakers and canoeists. The ideal streamflow range for this section is between 200 and 600…
Why 30: live conditions (poor)
30Rated
1⛰
1/4 Mile Above The Walhalla Fish Hatchery To 1/4 Mile Below The Walhalla Fish Hatchery
#6 1/4 Mile Above The Walhalla Fish Hatchery To 1/4 Mile Below The Walhalla Fish Hatchery Poor
25.6 mi away
· 48 cfs · below min (225)· Falling -7% / 24h
Why 21: live conditions (poor)
21Rated
H⛰
Headwaters To Sloan'S Bridge Crossing, Crossing Of Sc 107
#7 Headwaters To Sloan'S Bridge Crossing, Crossing Of Sc 107 Poor
26.1 mi away
· 48 cfs · below min (225)· Falling -7% / 24h
Why 21: live conditions (poor)
21Rated
1⛰
1/4 Mile Below Walhalla Fish Hatchery To Boundary Of Chattooga Wsr
#8 1/4 Mile Below Walhalla Fish Hatchery To Boundary Of Chattooga Wsr Poor
26.6 mi away
· 48 cfs · below min (225)· Falling -7% / 24h
Why 21: live conditions (poor)
21Rated
C⛰
Confluence Of Brasstown Creek And Little Brasstown Creek Just South Of Brasstown Falls Road (Fs 751) To Confluence Of Mill Branch, Brasstown Creek And Boatwright Creek Near Boatwright Road (Fs 753)
#9 Confluence Of Brasstown Creek And Little Brasstown Creek Just South Of Brasstown Falls Road (Fs 751) To Confluence Of Mill Branch, Brasstown Creek And Boatwright Creek Near Boatwright Road (Fs 753) Poor
29.0 mi away
· 38 cfs · below min (950)
The Whitewater River Run in Georgia is an exciting adventure for kayakers and rafters. The ideal streamflow range for the run is between 200-400 cfs, making it a challenging but…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
Y⛰
Yellowstone Prong From Headwaters To Confluence With East Fork And Yellowstone Prong
#10 Yellowstone Prong From Headwaters To Confluence With East Fork And Yellowstone Prong Poor
44.1 mi away
· 26 cfs · below min (250)· Falling -8% / 24h
The Yellowstone Prong River in North Carolina offers a challenging and scenic whitewater river run. The ideal streamflow range for this river is between 150 and 400 cfs. It is…
Why 18: live conditions (poor)
18Rated
D⛰
Dark Prong From Headwaters To Confluence East Fork And Yellowstone Prong
#11 Dark Prong From Headwaters To Confluence East Fork And Yellowstone Prong Poor
44.6 mi away
· 48 cfs · below min (10,000)· Falling -7% / 24h
Dark Prong is a popular river run situated in the state of North Carolina. Its ideal streamflow range is between 200-400 cfs. This segment covers a distance of 4.3 miles, and its…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated

Paddling near Clemson

The Clemson area has 11 paddle runs on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

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