That famous “Dueling Banjos” scene? Filmed right here, on the banks of the Chattooga. They built a little shack just for the movie. It’s still there? Nope—it rotted away long ago. But the vibe is hauntingly real.
The cast and crew actually ran those rapids. Ned Beatty, Jon Voight, and Burt Reynolds did their own stunts. No stunt doubles for the big waterfall scene. The waterfall you see? That’s Tallulah Gorge in Georgia, a last-minute substitution. The Chattooga was too dangerous for the shot.
Quirky Location Details
Most of the land used for filming is now part of the Sumter National Forest. You can hike there today. Bring a banjo. Just don’t whistle the tune at locals—some are still tired of the joke.
The famous “squeal like a pig” scene was shot in a remote cove. The crew had to helicopter in supplies. No roads. The location is called “Woodall Shoals.” It’s a real place. You can kayak there. I recommend you don’t.
The town of Clayton, Georgia served as the main base camp. The cast stayed in a local motel. Burt Reynolds later said the scariest thing wasn’t the rapids—it was the local moonshine. One sip and you’d forget your own name.
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