Chestatee River Access in Lumpkin County provides multiple public launch points for paddling, with the Highway 52 Bridge access near Cool Breeze Restaurant offering a scenic 3. 5-mile mild shoal run, and the Highway 60 Bridge access providing a 6.

2-mile section with Class I rapids suitable for canoe and kayak trips.

The Highway 19/60 Public Access Launch Site near Highway 400 features a paved parking area, boat ramp, and dressing room facilities, serving as a primary takeout point for paddlers transitioning to the flatter, lake-like sections of the river.