Boat, Canoe & Raft Rentals
 

Adventure Depot
Highlands, N.C. Adventure packages including lodging, meals and 2-3 day adventures. Tours include mountain biking, canoeing, hiking, llama trekking & wilderness camping. Youth adventures also available. Daily rental of bikes, canoes, and kayaks. 
(800) 903-4401 or (828) 526-4401
Email: vinesm@dnet.net

Anchorage Outboard
Lake Burton.  Pontoon, ski boat and jet ski rentals. 
(706) 782-3013

Mark's Marine
Full service marine dealership.  31 Charlie Mountain Rd., Clayton, GA 30525 
(706)782-5565
Email: sales@marksmarine.com

Tallulah Adventures at Tallulah Point Overlook
Tallulah Falls, Ga. Rentals of mountain bikes, canoes & funyaks. Guided trips for individuals or groups for mountain biking, climbing, rappelling & canoeing. Custom tailored trips to the group's experience & fitness. Reservations recommended. 
(706) 754-4318

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Gem Mining
 

By the See Rock & Gift Shop
Gem mining and gold panning.  Wide array of beautiful gemstones and rocks.  Handcrafted jewelry and wire wrapping.  Hwy. 197 North, 2 miles north of Batesville.  
(706) 947-3022

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Golf
 

 

Rabun County Country Club
9 hole golf course. South on Main Street/Old 441. Clayton, GA. 
(706) 782-5500.

Sky Valley Resort
Championship eighteen holes, par 36 each 9. Sky Valley, GA. 
(706) 746-5303

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Hiking & Fishing
 

Rabun County Welcome Center   
Hiking maps, extensive file of individual trails, including Appalachian Trail (within GA), Bartram, Rabun Bald, etc. On Hwy. 441, North in Clayton, GA. 
(706) 782-5113

U. S. Forest Service
Tallulah Ranger District Office. Maps, trails and recreation information on the Chattahoochee National Forest. Clayton, GA. 
(706)782-3320.

Rabun County has seasonally stocked streams and rivers for trout. Also, 6 lakes and a private pond.

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Horseback Riding
 

Dillard House Stables
Located at the famous Dillard House . Beautiful and fun trail rides for beginners as well as experienced horsemen. Open daily, year-round. Reservations requested. Dillard, GA. 
(706) 746-5348.

Rabun County Recreation Park
Riding ring for your horses. Located south of Clayton, GA on Hwy. 441 
(706) 782-4600.

Willis Knob Horse Camp & Trail
27.5 miles of riding and hiking trails. 20 stalls for horse owners. Off Warwoman Rd. in Clayton, GA. Reservations. Operated by the USFS.
(706) 782-3320

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Swimming & Tennis
 

County Recreation pool

1 USFS Beach and 3 Georgia Power beaches. 5 locations available for tennis.

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Whitewater Rafting
 

Guided raft trips March to November on the famous Chattooga River in Rabun County and others in surrounding areas.

Carolina Outfitters Rafting
Rafting on the Nantahala, guide assisted or unguided trips, all equipment and transportation provided. Trips March-November.   
828-488-6345 or 1-800-468-7238

Nantahala Outdoor Center
Section III (minimum age 10) and Section IV (minimum age 13). Professional guides, quality equipment, lunch and transportation. Reservations. 
(828) 488-6900 or (800) 232-7238.

Rolling Thunder River Company
Guided whitewater rafting trips down the Oconee River and the Nantahala River. Outposts in McCaysville, GA and Nantahala Gorge in North Carolina.   Reservations (800) 408-7238.

Southeastern Expeditions
Section IV has over 30 rapids. Motor tow across 2 mile lake. Section III trip ideal for novices. Outpost 7 miles east of Clayton on Hwy. 76. Reservations. 
(404) 329-0433 or (800) 868-7238.

Wildwater, Ltd.
Half day, one day and overnight raft trips on the Chattooga River. Beginner, advanced and overnight trips on Sections III and IV. Includes guides, equipment, transportation and lunch. Ages 8 and up. 
(864) 647-9587 or (800) 451-9972.
 Email: bwestbrook@nuvox.net