A short distance down stream from Hwy 1 there is a large tree all the way across the Hoopee as we locals call it. You must log in or register to reply here. We are accepting donations to the River Access Fund. water enters the ground level of homes in the Joy Bluff community. This section more interesting areas of partial dead lakes and slues that could be explored. Boat Registration: 800-366-2661 Educational and recreational improvements at Ohoopee Dunes Wildlife Management Area will be celebrated in a ceremony Tuesday at the WMA, near Swainsboro. Do I say He is my Lord? Much of the Ohoopee has frequent beautiful white sandbars but this section is much more swampy. The boat ramp is open as of March 31, 2022. There were many houses on the first 8 miles or so, then just scattered houses after that. The Ohoopee is dependent upon rainfall to be navigable by canoe. For more information on your flood risk go to www.floodsmart.gov. Press enter or select the go button to submit request. And of course going down stream is more difficult to navigate in these conditions. Located on North Main Street, the home is popular restaurant and also a bed and breakfast. For information on the Chamber call 478-237-6426. The upgrades include a nearly two-mile trail with educational signage, a kiosk, a sandhill pond observation deck, parking areas, a small-craft boat ramp, and measures to restore and protect habitats. The WMA includes two miles of educational trails and a boat ramp. A shading canopy of mossdraped cypress and hardwoods combines with the Ohoopees natural tranquility and remote, pristine setting to set it apart as an exceptional showplace of nature and one of the most exotic and beautiful streams in southern Georgia. Take-out: From Reidsville drive southwest on GA 147 to the river. Note: Use the official hydrograph at the top of this web page Shoot me a PM when you know more about your dates as I will have better info for you and may be able to meet you out on the water. Jun 23, 2011 #2 bowboy1989 Senior Member. Time: 5 days Trip: Ohoopee River from Ga. 292 to the boat landing on river left at James B. Toler Rd. Burgundy-red waters run sparklingly clear over the starkly contrasting white sand bottom and banks on Georgia's Ohoopee River. We put in at daylight and took out just before dark. Used to Estimate the Chance of Flooding and water enters the back yards of some homes in the Joy Bluff community. To reach the trailhead parking area on Ohoopee Dunes McLeod Bridge Tract from downtown Swainsboro (intersection of U.S. 80 and U.S. 1 Business): Take U.S. 80 west for 3.5 miles to Old McLeod Bridge Road (you will cross the U.S. 1 Bypass at about mile 2). OHOOPEE RIVER NEAR REIDSVILLE, GA. A list of Series events can be obtained at the Chamber or by contacting East Georgia State College at 478-289-2017. . Click to Learn More, Official Website of the County Commissioners. Georgias most extensive riverine sandhill formation stretches for 65 miles along the eastern edge of the Ohoopee. Todays paddle would be more leisurely since we got an earlier start. The Ohoopee River, with soft white sandbars and clean black water, is truly one of the most beautiful rivers in south Georgia. Check out the newest license plate! Notable authors, people of interest, business titans, and symphony and choral presentations make this the highlight of cultural activities in the area. Organized in 1946 by the Swainsboro Kiwanis Club, the Pine Tree Festival is a two week event paying tribute to this area's vast forestry resources. NOTE: River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time. Ohoopee River ramps. Gauge Using USGS. Meeting place, time and date: Ohoopee and Ga. 292 bridge Saturday March 12, 2011 at 10:00 am. boat ramp. Click individual graphics to enlarge. Map. The park has over ten miles of water trails. Important Legacy real-time page. The Walmart Foundation provided $50,000 in matching funds. Call 912-681-0831 or visit www.academics.georgiasouthern.edu/wildlife. The central topographic feature is a ridge of ancient sand dunes called riverine sandhills. The Ohoopee River originates in Washington County and flows south for approximately 100 miles before emptying into the Altamaha River along the southern border of Tatnall County. The 15th Corps entered Emanuel County on the afternoon of November 29, 1864, from the west near Blundale. The Ohoopee is a great river to do a two or three day overnight trip. Level: 190 cfs The DNR tracts were acquired through the states RiverCare 2000 and Preservation 2000 land conservation programs. If you have an iPhone there is a free altamaha river app that shows you all the landings. The old ramp just down from it on Hwy 1 is no longer there to my knowledge due to construction. In Emanuel County, it collects the Little Ohoopee River, about 54 miles (87 km) long, which . from $2,699 00 from. flooding of several riverside unimproved roads and some agricultural land occurs. The Pine Tree Festival & Southeast Timber Expo is held each year to celebrate the impact of the timber industry on this area's economy. We put-in Saturday, Oct. 5, at Ga. 152, NE of Lyons, Ga. The mural depicts Eli Whitney consulting his plans while he instructs workers on the operation of the machine. The main channel of the Altamaha River is roughly three quarters of a mile away . Located at 557 McLeod Bridge Road, the course has electric golf carts, putting area and a driving range. Georgias popular Youth Birding Competition returns to its roots this year while still offering the wider timeframe for birding adopted during the pandemic. (Note IMG_1456 & IMG_1457) We encounter a 2nd river wide strainer about 20 minutes later. We stopped for a late lunch around 2:10 pm on a small grassy bank river right. The Ogeechee River has excellent fishing results for redbreast, bluegill, shellcracker and catfish. They crossed present day US 1 before heading east and following a line just north of Modoc, Cannoochee, and Garfield. The upper reaches of the river make for an easy high-water trip when the level is over 3,000 cfs/11 feet. Again, this wasn't much fun with canoes & kayaks loaded with camping gear, but not a big deal with empties. It joins the Altamaha River 13 miles (21 km) south of Reidsville.. There are over 1200 miles of seashore and hundreds of lakes, ponds, and streams in Massachusetts. Late summer droughts sometimes make it too low to paddle. Georgia Highway 80 and U.S. Highway 1 cross in the center of Swainsboro. The 15th annual St. Patricks Day celebration, Shamrock City, will be held at Rock City Saturdays and Sundays March 11, 12, 18 and 19. All have been dedicated as state heritage preserves. Pendelton creek provides significant volume to the Ohoopee. Horizontal Datum: Suzanne Welander is the co-author, with Bob Sehlinger, of the definitive Georgia guidebook, Canoeing and Kayaking Georgia published by Menasha Ridge Press. Lots of waterfowl were seen, and several deer. 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We put in near the airport in reidsville and floated down to the prison bridge. The McLeod Bridge Tract parking area will be on the right. The dam height varies from about 2' on the left to 4' or 5' on the right. Emanuel County, Georgia is located at the heart of one of the fastest growing regions in the Southeast United States. Southeastern Technical College and other partners, including the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, pitched in to make the improvements happen, effectively expanding eco-tourism opportunities for Emanuel County and the region. Although I admit I have never been that far up. FEMA's National Flood Hazard Layers not showing? We had to work for it (pulling across sandbars and fallen trees). Located 7.4 miles west of Adrian on US 80, Hugh M. Gillis Fishing Area is one of Georgia's newest public fishing areas. Canoeing and Kayaking Georgia is available from Menasha Ridge Press. Copyright 2023 VerticalScope Inc. All rights reserved. Deposited over time by prevailing western winds during the last glacial era, today the dunes host a unique ecosystem thats concentrated upstream along the Little Ohoopee river. I started fishing out of a 12 aluminum jon boat(5 hp) and now fish in a J16 Carolina Skiff (30hp). You must log in or register to reply here. Ohoopee River from US 1 to the Altamaha River, Class I The Ohoopee River rises in Washington County, about 2 miles (3 km) south of Tennille, and flows generally southeastwardly, through or along the boundaries of Johnson, Emanuel, Treutlen, Candler, Toombs and Tattnall Counties. Our portable boat ramp line includes ramps for pontoon boats, personal watercraft like jet skis, as well as ramps for boats up to 750lbs, 1200lbs, and 2000lbs. Additionally where the Ohoopee enters the Altamaha had filled in with sand last time I was there which was probably two years ago as far as the traditional flow is concerned --very shallow trickle as opposed to a river flow when normal river heights are present and you would have a drag that is far too long to consider if water is down in Altamaha. Situated in the heart of the downtown business district at the intersection of US 1 and US 80, the Swainsboro Downtown Square offers a unique setting with palm trees, a large fountain and beautifully landscaped areas. One 15' tandem Old Town Pathfinder canoe, one solo touring kayak, one tandem kayak. Camping - Spending the night in a tent, camper or motor home between the hours 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m., the official hours of operation. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. from $2,799 00 from. Located adjacent to the Swainsboro Golf Course, this complex includes a lighted walking trail, four lighted softball fields, concession stands with scoring tower and restrooms, batting cages with warm-up area, two playground areas, four picnic pavilions with grills, a cook shelter, and two ponds. 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The river feels private and remote despite its proximity to the town of Reidsville near GA 56 (G) and the Georgia State Prison near GA 147 (H). Shuttle distance: Approximately 10 miles. When designing our boat ramps, our goal was to create ramps that would serve a wide variety of boats and watercraft. The Coleman House is a picturesque Victorian-era mansion built between 1900 and 1904. A tributary of the Altamaha River, it is the western and northernmost river sporting this Coastal Plain combination. Located at 59 River Bend Parkway in Elkton. Monitoring location 02225500 is associated with a STREAM in TATTNALL COUNTY, GEORGIA. River Levels. Between Griffin Ferry Road (B) and GA 152 (C), the black water floods the inside bends of the oxbows. Trip distance: 8.7 miles according to the Southern Georgia Canoeing Guide. Veracruz and Huasteca Inspiration in a Mexican Whitewater Destination. This high number may have been due to the high water levels of this year. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. There is sort of a horse shoe area there and if Altamaha is within its banks may still be able to paddle out, but there is no flow going in that direction. Anyone aware of any ramps that are launch-able right now? One you do not want to miss. For details. Search by city or zip code. Kentucky River boat ramp information, including river mile, fees, type of ramp, and location. http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/hydrograph.php?wfo=jax&gage=BAXG1. A mile or so down is the Carters Bright or Bight depending on who's talking lol. Water data back to 1999 are available online. Either way , good luck . For more information and a schedule of events visit the official Pine Tree Festival & Southeast Timber website at www.pinetreefestival.org. A good many cypress were on the upper sections and willows on the lower. Many activities including family reunions, parties, and receptions are held in the Community House. Rare species of plants, especially members of the laurel family hit hard by laurel wilt disease, are being outplanted at the WMA. Events are free to the public. We chose avoid the possibility of getting stuck and not use this access. Sponsored by the Swainsboro Jaycees, the event is great for lawn chairs and a picnic. Located in the Emanuel County Courthouse Annex, the mural "Experimenting with the First Model of the Cotton Gin" (Oil on canvas, 1939) was a WPA Federal Arts Project Mural painted by Edna Reindel. Former chamber leader Bill Rogers Jr. said the work led bybotanist Dr. Mincy Moffett Jr. of DNRs Nongame Conservation Section and Southeastern Technical instructors John Thrift and Rodney Kellum helped the community become aware of what we hadone of Georgias most unique natural areas., The new improvements, he said, will make the public more aware of the rarity of this place.. Browse Map. Three of us spent three pleasant days paddling and camping the black water Ohoopee River. 2023 Forest River East To West Entrada M-class 24fm Concord NC $129,998; 2022 Forest River DX3 34KD Claremont NC Call For Price; 2023 Sunseeker LE 2550SLE Ford Kings Mountain NC $126,877; Explore related categories & searches. yessir I sure will, and I'll give you river miles. 7 days. Call 478-237-6116 for more information. Anyone aware of any ramps that are launch-able right now? It holds few nutrients and drains quickly. The facility offers fine dining, over-night accommodations either in The Lodge or in one of their distinctive cabins, premier hunting, sporting clays and spa. It would probably be okay with a 4 wheel drive or drier weather. Wildlife Watching Report. The best way to construct the underwater section of a ramp is to cofferdam the ramp area, pump out the water, place (pour) and finish the ramp in the dry (cast-in-place). If you plan on sawing it you will have your work cut out for you. The Ohoopee Dunes State Natural Area, Ohoopee Dunes Preserve (managed by The Nature Conservancy), and the Ohoopee Dunes Wilderness Management Area (WMA) are all located west of Swainsboro on the Little Ohoopee River, upstream of the paddleable sections of the main Ohoopee. Wish I could take more than one week of vacation at a time or I'd join ya ( if you would want the extra compamy )I've been wanting to do that every since I read about in GON magazine 5 yrs ago or so.If I remember correctly a group of guys were doing this every year , while catching COOLERS full of fish. Listed by noted nature columnist Charles Seabrook as one of Georgias natural wonders to see before you die, Ohoopee Dunes contains some of the states most significant natural communities, as well as many rare species. Ken Warnock, chief executive officer of Swainsboro and Emanuel Countys Chamber of Commerce and Joint Development Authority, said the features highlight a diamond in the rough.. Sounds like a blast . This 200-acre, spring fed, limestone bottom, cypress pond and surrounding area is the site of the oldest man-made structure known in Emanuel County. Lets get that number even higher in 2023! The Ohoopee River originates in Washington County and flows south for approximately 100 miles before emptying into the Altamaha River along the southern border of Tatnall County. Just under 300 anglers reeled in a Georgia Angler Award last year. provided to the NWS by the gauge owner. 28 Reviews. This was the 2nd trip of a three day paddle on the Ohoopee Lamar, Buddy, myself and others had planned for some time but all previous trips had to be cancelled due to high water, bad weather, life conflicts or a little of all three. The current is moderate throughout, and the level of difficulty is Class I, with sharp bends and trees growing in the stream keeping it interesting. I walked about 3 miles of the river (up stream of Reidsville) last week it's dry in most places with a few lakes still holding water. View a map of this area and more on Natural Atlas. The campus of East Georgia State College is home to one of the newest disc golf courses in the state. As of today Altamaha River is 3 feet above flood stage so would be no or very few sandbars or banks to camp on. We scraped the white sandy bottom several times, and often just cleared it, so I wouldn't recommend paddling this with a loaded boat much under 200 cfs. Georgia Rivers Shown on the Map: Alapaha River, Altamaha River, Brier Creek, Broad River, Canoche River, Chattahoochee River, Etowah River, Flint River, Ochlockonee River, Ocmulgee River, Oconee River, Ogeechee River, Ohoopee River, Oostanaula River, Satilla River, Savannah River, St. Marys River and Withlacoochee River. Fish and Wildlife Service parcel. Have floated and fished it far above the Prison. A. . We put-in Saturday, Oct. 5, at Ga. 152, NE of Lyons, Ga. Located on West Main Street approximately a quarter of a mile from the center of downtown Swainsboro, this park has two playgrounds, a picnic pavilion with grills and picnic tables, and park benches. It is a beautiful trip and worth the trouble in my opinion. Rare species of plants, especially members of the laurel family hit hard by laurel wilt disease, are being outplanted at the WMA. The Ohoopee is also recommended for overnight camping trips. I have never been on the Ohoopee river so I cant help you with that but I have fished the Altamaha from Hazlehurst down to below I95. Southeastern Technical College and other partners, including the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, pitched in to make the improvements happen, effectively expanding eco-tourism opportunities for Emanuel County and the region. After crossing the Ohoopee, turn right on CR 296 and follow it to the boat ramp. The first was around 12:35 and we were able to get past it on river left by a combination of wading and paddling through some tight turns through trees. The property contains a 109 acre lake surrounded by 640 acres of gently rolling terrain. Among the largest in the eastern U.S., these sandhills measure up to 120 feet in relief, or elevation, and a mile wide. It has been there for 2 or 3 years. Submit Boat Launch. There is also a ramp on the Ohoopee just up stream from the Altamaha. 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