Chattahoochee Outdoors at Bush Head Shoals

Bush Head Shoals on the Chattahoochee River near Franklin. · Chattahoochee Outdoors; photographer not identified · Credits & licenses

What to expect

A small Franklin-area outfitter arranging kayak rentals, river shuttles, optional guides and semi-primitive camping from Bush Head Shoals. Its advertised run from Bush Head to Franklin takes about two and a half hours and includes two Class II shoals.

Franklin · Kayaks from $30; shuttle-only $10 per person; confirm final charges · About 2.5 hours on the advertised river trip; camping is separate

Chattahoochee Outdoors — Bush Head Shoals · 302 Bush Head Shoals Road, Franklin, GA 30217

By arrangement; call before traveling

The operator asks visitors to arrange rentals, shuttles, guides and camping. No dependable walk-up weekly schedule is published.

• Kayak rentals and river shuttle
• About 2.5-hour advertised route
• Semi-primitive riverside camping

Before you go

• Call to arrange every trip. The operator advertises $30 solo Splashback kayaks, $40 solo Lite Tackle kayaks, $75 tandem kayaks for two, guides at $25 per person, shuttle-only service at $10 per person and campsites at $20 per night; confirm availability and the final total.
• The route includes two Class II shoals. Current Riverkeeper guidance describes it for experienced beginners with paddling and bracing skills; ask whether conditions suit your group.
• Camping is semi-primitive. Confirm toilets, water, arrival procedure and river conditions rather than assuming campground services.
• Public maps place the activity area differently; use the street address and the operator's directions instead of this guide's general Franklin-area pin.

Check the organizer’s latest details before leaving; schedules and availability can change.