Fall Creek Cottage has been hosting guests since 1994. Operated by the Perrin family, we offer the closest, most convenient lodging to the Chattooga River and the associated rafting outfitters. But, there's more.

 
We're located on the edge of the Blue Ridge Escarpment, where the rolling hills of the Piedmont meet the high mountains of the Blue Ridge. In close proximity to the Cottage, this varied terrain offers bountiful waterfalls, sheer rock cliffs, and steep mountain gorges.  After your river trip, stay awhile and explore this amazing place. It will refresh your state of mind.

What We Do

Rafting: close to the Chattooga River and rafting outfitters; 1 mile from NOC Chattooga Outpost

Nantahala Outdoor Center/www.noc.com /800 232 7238 

3 miles from Wildwater, 5 miles from Southeastern. Sleep in before your raft trip!

Kayaking/Canoeing on the Chattooga or Tallulah: located on the Chattooga, section 3 shuttle road (the Fall Creek access is minutes away).

 
30 minutes from Tallulah Gorge, the cottage is an ideal home base for paddlers visiting the area.

Available year round - beautiful hiking on clear, crisp winter days.

Clemson Fall football weekends - only 40 minutes from the stadium.

Horseback trail riding: Enjoy the comfort of the Cottage and ride the trail network (Earls Ford horse camp) through the National Forest on USFS gravel roads. We have a 60 ft. round pen for turn-out(additional fee of $20/night)

Located in Sumter National Forest - it's out the back door - bring a mountain bike and explore! Just a couple of miles to the river.

Private: surrounded by fields and forest; no visible neighbors; set back off the road in the bottom of a secluded mountain valley.

3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths - all bed and bath linens are supplied.

Sleeps 6 to 8 comfortably. We have a roll-a-way bed for a  9th person.

Beds: a: 1 queen, b: 1 double, c: 2 twin(on castors so they can roll together).

A queen size sleeper-sofa in living room.

Large, cathedral living room with skylights.

Central heat and air conditioning.

Outdoor shower - a favorite of nature lovers.

Campfire ring - great for roasting marshmellows and hotdogs. Large lawns for games (we supply horseshoes & footballs).

Shady backyard with hammock.

Gas log fireplace in large living room.

Fully equipped kitchen - just bring your food.

Screened back porch with open front porch and ceiling fans.

Equipped with: Phone/Satellite TV/VCR/DVD/CharcoalGrill/Washer/Dryer/

Dishwasher/Microwave/Coffeemaker/

Kitchen range.

A small creek runs through the property - good for kids to mess around in.

A GOOD PLACE TO RELAX and UNWIND.

 Picture yourself here!

 Rates:

Weekly for 6 nights: $690 (up to 9 people)

Per Night:

2 guests - $120

3 guests - $130

4 guests - $140

5 guests - $150

6 guests- $160

7 guests - $170

8 guests - $180

9 guests - $190

There is a two night minimum for weekends and a three night minimum on Memorial Day, Labor Day, and 4th of July.

The maximum  rate we charge for stays less than one week is $690.

We charge the applicable daily rate for stays longer than 6 nights.

 'Carolina Blue' is often the color of the sky during the spring and fall. A view from a nearby mountain top.

Yes, we have a camp fire ring!  Smores and a weenie roast can be part of your say with us.

The Chattooga River is ideal for picnics. Picture yourself on this beach in the summer, a good book, a cooler of drinks, and the kids swimming to their hearts content. Perfect...

"Thank you for the wonderful,clean accommodations. What a beautiful place you have provided. We'll be back and will recommend Fall Creek Cottage to our friends." Len Harris and Katrina Rikas; Delray Beach, FL.

What To Do after Your River Trip?
A few of our many area activites:
Swim/picnic at the Hwy 76 access on the Chattooga river (comfortable water temp in summer): 10 minutes away. Moving water is different than a pool or lake. Here's some tips for Safe swimming: no diving, put a life jacket on the little ones, and don't try to stand up in moving water. Avoid swimming above Bull Sluice which is just upstream. There's a great pool to swim below the rapid and you can enjoy watching the rafters tackle the big drop.

Fall Creek Falls:

Located about 1/2 mile from our door is this series of beautiful waterfalls. A short walk or drive on the local Forest Service road with  access by a rugged foot trial.

 Local Mountain Biking:

Bring your bike and explore Sumter National Forest out our front door. The Forest Service gravel road winds for miles through the forest. You can  bike to a trail head and hike down to the river for a swim. 

Visit Tallulah Gorge interpretive center(hiking and views atop sheer walls of the gorge; excellent indoor interpetive displays make this a great rainy day activity): 35 minutes

Hike to top of Rabun Bald for incredible views: 45 minutes

Visit shops and restuarants in Clayton Ga.: 20 minutes

Sweeping views of the Blue Ridge Mtns. from atop the 750 ft. cliff face of Whiteside Mountain (home to Peregrine falcons)near Highlands, NC(great shopping and dining): 55 minutes

Rent pontoon boat on one of our nearby mountain lakes: Lake Keowee or Lake Jocassee : 30 - 50 minutes depending on which lake you choose.

Visit Stumphouse Mountain Tunnel/Isaqueena Falls: 15 minutes

View trout/hike trails at the Walhalla State Fish Hatchery( see giant hemlocks trees): 40 minutes

Hike to Yellow Branch Waterfall: 15 minutes

Chattooga River Trail - starts at Hwy 76 Bridge and connects with the Foothills and Bartram Trails: 10 minutes

Rabun County Chamber of Commerce in Clayton,Ga. offers maps/directions to many these activites and more (located next to the Pizza Hut).

Early November is often the time for peak fall color: View from a nearby hilltop. The crisp, clear fall days make for great hiking.

Biking : bring your mountain bike or rent one in Clemson. We have great trails in the area including Stonewall Falls in nearby Rabun County

Fishing: you're a couple of miles from the Chattooga and within 30 minutes of some of the best trout fishing South Carolina has to offer on the upper sections of the river. Kids can fish the small stream on the edge of the property. SC DNR even stocks trout here.

Horesback Riding: visit one of our local horsepackers or bring your own.

 Visit one of the numerous waterfalls in the area.

Turtle Back Falls - Horsepasture River: 45 minutes

Paddlers Welcome: if you paddle the Chattooga in your own boat you won't find a more convenient location. We're centrally located just off the section three shuttle road(Fall Creek Put-in). Easy access for section three or four.