Places to Paddle - Summary
There are many great paddling destinations in the Southeast. However, individuals new to the sport or new to the area might not be able to find destinations that fit their interests or their need for something close. The list below is a good starting point for members looking for new water to explore. If you know of a great place to paddle in our area that is not covered, please post a trip report on the Discussion Forums or select here to recommend an addition to the list.
Georgia
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Metro Atlanta
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Within a 60 minute drive of I-285 |

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North Georgia
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North of Metro Atlanta |

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West Georgia
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Primarily the Chattahoochee River basin near Columbus. Includes the eastern border of Alabama |

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South Georgia
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Primarily the center of Georgia south of Macon. |

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Coastal Georgia
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Locations on the coast or within 50 miles of the coast |

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East Georgia
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The rivers and lakes on the Georgia/South Carolina border. Also, the center of Georgia south of Metro Atlanta and north of Macon |

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Neighboring States S
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Alabama
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All locations in the state with an emphasis on eastern and southern Alabama |
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South Carolina
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All locations in the state with an emphasis on the lakes in the northwest mountains, Charleston, Columbia and the ACE Basin |
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North Carolina
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All locations in the state with an emphasis on the lakes in the northwest mountains |
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North Florida
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North of Ocala, including the Panhandle |
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South Florida
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Ocala and south, including the Everglades and the Florida Keys |
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Tennessee
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All locations in the state |
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Note: Area maps include one placemark for each paddling location. If a paddling location (e.g. Tugaloo in North Georgia) has a detailed profile, it will also have a detailed map with placemarks for ramps and feature highlights. Detailed maps, when available, can be accessed via a link in placemark information windows on area maps or map links on location profiles.