A worthwhile river. There is an interpretive hiking trail on the Old McLeod's Bridge Tract of this four-tract WMA. Canoeing and Kayaking Georgia is available from Menasha Ridge Press. For more information call 478-983-1660 or visit their website www.gastateparks.org/MagnoliaSprings. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Check out the newest license plate! A canoe would be ideal. Among the largest in the eastern U.S., these sandhills measure up to 120 feet in relief, or elevation, and a mile wide. Sponsored by the Swainsboro Jaycees, the event is great for lawn chairs and a picnic. It holds few nutrients and drains quickly. Trip notes and comments (paddlers, good stuff, bad stuff, river level, lunch stop, etc): Paddlers were Lamar Phillips, Buddy Goolsby in sea kayaks and Dickie Tillman in a solo canoe. And of course going down stream is more difficult to navigate in these conditions. for river levels within the next 72 hours. Not sure if its still there as I haven't been up that way this year yet. Gauge Using USGS. The DNR tracts were acquired through the states RiverCare 2000 and Preservation 2000 land conservation programs. Ohoopee Dunes WMA Adds Trail, Boat Ramp And Parking Areas Monday, October 6, 2014 Educational and recreational improvements at Ohoopee Dunes Wildlife Management Area, one of Georgia's most. Take-out: From Reidsville drive southwest on GA 147 to the river. Submit Boat Launch. Questions: 706-557-3333 Support wildlife and upgrade now for only $25. I started fishing out of a 12 aluminum jon boat(5 hp) and now fish in a J16 Carolina Skiff (30hp). The Coleman House is a picturesque Victorian-era mansion built between 1900 and 1904. Burgundy-red waters run sparklingly clear over the starkly contrasting white sand bottom and banks on the Ohoopee. But in an empty boat you could go much lower and still have fun, even if occasional dragging is needed. Versatile and Portable. Latitude/Longitude Disclaimer: The gauge location shown in the above map Project partners hope the newly-finished features will draw more people to experience, and gain an appreciation for, the natural wonder that is Ohoopee Dunes. Overview Overview Description The soil at Ohoopee Dunes Preserve is coarse, quartz-based sand. The mural can be viewed during regular courthouse hours, which is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. As Sherman marched toward Savannah, over 26,000 Union officers and men of the 15th and 17th Corps invaded north Emanuel County during November of 1864. There are several covered pavilions for family get-togethers also. I definitely would wait for the river to fall a bunch since now it would be too dangerous, in my opinion. NEVER get skunked again: Top baits to keep you catching fish all winter by species. For reservations or more information call 478-237-8089. The Ohoopee Dunes and The Nature Conservancy and Fish and Wildlife Service tracts are being managed for rare species and other wildlife, specifically through the use of prescribed fire, a safe way to apply a natural process for fire-adapted habitats, ensure ecosystem health and reduce wildfire risk. Only roughly 30 landowners are part of the community. Why all the sand? 15. No have been reported on Ohoopee River yet. The 17th Corps, accompanied by General William T. Sherman, traveled along the Old Savannah Road, where they settled the night of November 29, 1864. This was the only significant sandbar we saw until we got close to hwy 280. Todays paddle would be more leisurely since we got an earlier start. The surrounding terrain is mixed lowland swamp forests of bald cypress, willow, pond cypress, swamp black gum, Ogeechee lime, ash, red maple, water oak, and sweet bay, rising gradually to a low upland plateau. Numerous tennis courts are available at East Georgia State College, as well as Harmon Park located on Meadowlake Parkway just off US 1 South. Search by city or zip code. There are no FEMA National Flood Hazard Layers for the location which you are viewing on ESRI Maps. The track features races in road warrior, mini stock, pure stock, super stock, and sportsman division. There are no known boat launches on this river. which is below Pendelton Creek. Boat Registration: 800-366-2661 Upper access points are reached from GA 86, US 280, GA 56, and GA 147 out of Reidsville. This makes the state an exceptional place for all types of boating and fishing. Current conditions of DISCHARGE, GAGE HEIGHT, and PRECIPITATION are available. We had to negotiate 2 river wide strainers. Known as "the South's finest and fastest half mile dirt track," Swainsboro Raceway features racing on most weekends and holidays. The upper reaches of the river make for an easy high-water trip when the level is over 3,000 cfs/11 feet. Working for the Works Progress Administration Federal Arts Project during the Depression, Reindel completed several murals between 1937 and 1942, including the one located in Emanuel County. The purpose of this fund is to support the conservation of Georgia's water resources, preservation of our waterways and riparian environment, and to protect our right to access and use the waterways of the State. Georgias most extensive riverine sandhill formation stretches for 65 miles along the eastern edge of the Ohoopee. Columbia River Basin in Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Montana & Wyoming. Rare species of plants, especially members of the laurel family hit hard by laurel wilt disease, are being outplanted at the WMA. Ranger Hotline: 800-241-4113, Georgia Fishing Forecasts Provide Great Info for Anglers, DNR Youth Birding Competition Returns to its Roots, Geocaching notallowedbefore 10 a.m. during turkey season. Time: 5 days 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. Latitude: 32.077139 N, Longitude: 82.176500 W, Horizontal Datum: NAD83/WGS84 Current/Historical Observations: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Data and Site Info for Reidsville Additional Information Note: Use the official hydrograph at the top of this web page for river levels within the next 72 hours. 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 area has nine protected species, including striped newt and sandhill rosemary, and more than 10 of conservation concern, including Says spiketail, a species of dragonfly. 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. SECTION II: General Regulations: Ohoopee Dunes Wildlife Management Area is an 8,653-acre property located in Emanuel County. 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. We stopped for a late lunch around 2:10 pm on a small grassy bank river right. The property contains a 109 acre lake surrounded by 640 acres of gently rolling terrain. If paddling to the confluence with the Altamaha, the last take-out is the Tattnall County Landing on river left. Been here long enough to post at least 100 times..99 of which made no sense!!! Call 478-237-FISH or visit their website at www.flatcreeklodge.com. 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. 16. Featured in "America's Painted Ladies" and listed on the "National Register of Historic Places." A good many cypress were on the upper sections and willows on the lower. Suzanne Welander is the co-author, with Bob Sehlinger, of the definitive Georgia guidebook, Canoeing and Kayaking Georgia published by Menasha Ridge Press. Might want to consider putting in on Ocmulgee or Oconee. After crossing the Ohoopee, turn right on CR 296 and follow it to the boat ramp. Ohoopee Dunes natural communities vary from xeric (dry) dunes and longleaf pine forests to hardwood hammocks and river floodplains. For more information and a schedule of events visit the official Pine Tree Festival & Southeast Timber website at www.pinetreefestival.org. Add an Animal . Get Connected. Put in: Ga. 292 bridge river right at 10:45 am. Trip: Ohoopee River from Ga. 292 to the boat landing on river left at James B. Toler Rd. Located on the campus of Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, the center provides six different habitat displays for 11 species of birds of prey, including a wetlands area, old-growth forest and mountain display. In November 1864, Sherman and his Yankee Army invaded Emanuel County during his infamous "March to the Sea" and actually encamped near McKinneys Pond. From Downtown Swainsboro, take US 80 west for approximately 6 miles. The DNR Wildlife Resources Division also cooperates in managing an adjacent tract owned by The Nature Conservancy and a nearby U.S. 1 Review. For more information call East State Georgia College at 478-289-2017. Hours are seasonal. This year round series of events is unique for a small community such as ours. Many other features, options, and accessories . www.academics.georgiasouthern.edu/wildlife. County Landings - Land owned by Tattnall County bordering a river or a stream. Take out: Boat landing at the end of James B. Toler Rd. It would probably be okay with a 4 wheel drive or drier weather. Lot of construction there at 16 right now with the widening of U.S. 1. The DNR tracts were acquired through the states RiverCare 2000 and Preservation 2000 land conservation programs. Call 912-536-1121 or visit brownshunting.com for more information. Upper access points are reached from GA 86, US 280, GA 56, and GA 147 out of Reidsville. Canoeing down the Ohoopee is an unforgettably spectacular and inspiring experience. Its an assemblage of rare ecological communities on top of a rare geologic system, he said. Late summer droughts sometimes make it too low to paddle. Lots of waterfowl were seen, and several deer. There were plenty of sandbars for camping and lounging, and only a few were posted. This high number may have been due to the high water levels of this year. Fishing The Ohoopee River - Redbreast at Jarriell's Bridge BZ Outdoors Georgia 886 subscribers Subscribe 119 7.7K views 2 years ago Fishing the Ohoopee River Georgia putting in at Jarriell's. The Ohoopee River is great for fishing daytrips or for overnight trips. The McLeod Bridge Tract parking area will be on the right. Project partners hope the newly finished features will draw more people to experience, and gain an appreciation for, the natural wonder that is Ohoopee Dunes. Events are free to the public. Only problem I see is when you get down in the tidewater, you will have to wait for the outgoing tides to carry you closer to the Atlantic. Jun 23, 2011 #2 bowboy1989 Senior Member. Emanuel County, Georgia is located at the heart of one of the fastest growing regions in the Southeast United States. "Southern Georgia Canoeing" by Sehlinger & Otey, by Length: 58.8 mi Photo by Suzanne Welander. We were able to get around this one on river right after eddying out and dragging our boats over some tree roots and cypress knees. Killens Pond. The last 1/4 of the trip was running wide open to make it back before dark. A list of Series events can be obtained at the Chamber or by contacting East Georgia State College at 478-289-2017. The prison cemetery has 971 burials which are inmates who died while serving time from 1937 to present. The banks, also of white sand, are 24 feet high and slope at approximately 3045 degrees. The Georgia Birding & Wildlife Trails has a new websitecheck it out today! Been wanting to get a few up with a couple of Yaks or. Have floated and fished it far above the Prison. Level: 190 cfs Fishing license required between the ages of 16 and 65. Burgundy-red waters run sparklingly clear over the starkly contrasting white sand bottom and banks on Georgia's Ohoopee River. Hazards consist primarily of occasional deadfalls and a dam that must be portaged above the GA 56 bridge outside Reidsville. Licenses: 800-366-2661 The Pine Tree Festival & Southeast Timber Expo is held each year to celebrate the impact of the timber industry on this area's economy. Georgias popular Youth Birding Competition returns to its roots this year while still offering the wider timeframe for birding adopted during the pandemic. The Ohoopee is a small beautiful backwater river that drains a good portion of Middle Georgia and dumps into the Altamaha River at Tattnall County Landing about 1.5 miles above the Carter Bight Landing in Appling county. Thread starter Hybe1; Start date Jun 23, 2011; Jun 23, 2011 #1 H. Hybe1 Member. This has a sand boat ramp on river left, upstream side of the bridge. These forces crossed the Ogeechee River the next day in Midville, Georgia, to destroy the railroad and railway station. I went last week with a buddy and we managed to bring home a cooler full of nice redbreasts. A tributary of the Altamaha River, it is the western and northernmost river sporting this Coastal Plain combination. Ohoopee River from US 1 to the Altamaha River, Class I View a map of this area and more on Natural Atlas. (Note IMG_1456 & IMG_1457) We encounter a 2nd river wide strainer about 20 minutes later. The Ohoopee is also recommended for overnight camping trips. The boat ramp facility will be open for cartop access only during periods of lake level drawdown November 1, 2022-April 1, 2023. 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.. All rights reserved. Georgia Highway 80 and U.S. Highway 1 cross in the center of Swainsboro. The main channel of the Altamaha River is roughly three quarters of a mile away . NAD83/WGS84. Ohoopee River Redbreast Fishing - GA State Prison Landing 5,490 views May 21, 2020 69 Dislike Share Save BZ Outdoors Georgia 849 subscribers Shorter afternoon trip to the lower Ohoopee. Latitude: 32.077139 N, A public boat ramp can be found at the bridge upon entering the city limits of Midville, Georgia, on Georgia Highway 56 North. The Ohoopee is a great river to do a two or three day overnight trip. Put-in: From Lyons, drive northeast on GA 152 to the river. JavaScript is disabled. The forecast is excellent for a successful fishing trip! Using USGS website data for the gauge at Reidsville, the minimum is 190 cfs. Runnable in wet periods downstream of the US 1 bridge in Emanuel County, the streams width in this section starts at 3045 feet, widens to between 5065 feet at GA 292 west of Collins, and culminates at 80 feet as it approaches the Altamaha. 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). It may not display this or other websites correctly. This wildlife management area offers opportunities for hunting deer, turkey, squirrel, and waterfowl. Again, this wasn't much fun with canoes & kayaks loaded with camping gear, but not a big deal with empties. Moffett said the richness in wildlife results from the geology and many different, largely intact habitats in close proximity to each other. Important Legacy real-time page. Ohoopee Dunes natural communities vary from xeric (dry) dunes and longleaf pine forests to hardwood hammocks and river floodplains. Shuttle distance: Approximately 10 miles. guest-paddler. Small islands, meandering bypasses, and oxbows are not uncommon, particularly below Pendleton Creek, which enters the river above US 280 (E). Today, it is the site of Emanuel County's oldest and most famous restaurant. We put-in Saturday, Oct. 5, at Ga. 152, NE of Lyons, Ga. If it's in or near flood stage the Ohoopee will be full of logs, trees, and other obstacles. Lets get that number even higher in 2023! Fishing and boating access throughout the state of Massachusetts. Home; About Us; . water enters the ground level of homes in the Joy Bluff community. 4+- miles of Ocmulgee River frontage provides refuge to whitetail deer, turkeys, hogs, and ducks. 4650 My Place Rd Needles, CA 92363 View Map $1,716,000 Schedule a Tour The Ohoopee Dunes and The Nature Conservancy and Fish and Wildlife Service tracts are being managed for rare species and other wildlife, specifically through the use of prescribed fire, a safe way to apply a natural process for fire-adapted habitats, ensure ecosystem health and reduce wildfire risk. Add to above, I keep saying rapids just out of hand. water enters the back yards of some homes in the Joy Bluff community. The following site will give you the river level at Baxley. I have never had a problem. This gorgeously green event is unlike any other, featuring more, Thanks to its vast, intricate network of creeks and streams twining together as they descend between ridges, Southern Appalachia is home to a stunning array of fishes, crayfishes, mollusks, and more, The Tennessee Aquariums education team is hitting the road and bringing the natural world to classrooms and communities across the region with the help of a pair of environmentally friendly more, Educational and recreational improvements at Ohoopee Dunes Wildlife Management Area, one of Georgias most unique sites for natural communities, will be celebrated in an, The dedication, featuring local, state and federal officials and representatives from area businesses and schools, is set for, 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. Traditionally, this festival is held on the first weekend of May each year. Beautiful river. Press enter or select the go button to submit request. Call 912-763-2759 for more information or visit www.gastateparks.org/GeorgeLSmith. Tattnall County boat landing is located right down the road, as well as another private boat landing which borders the property. The Ohoopee is a small beautiful backwater river that drains a good portion of Middle Georgia and dumps into the Altamaha River at Tattnall County Landing about 1.5 miles above the Carter Bight Landing in Appling county. Educational and recreational improvements at Ohoopee Dunes Wildlife Management Area, one of Georgias most unique sites for natural communities, will be celebrated in anOct. 14ceremony at the WMA near Swainsboro. One 15' tandem Old Town Pathfinder canoe, one solo touring kayak, one tandem kayak. We ran the left side opening, which had a 1' drop at this level, then carried or lined the boats the rest of the way down the short, rocky shoal. 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. We chose avoid the possibility of getting stuck and not use this access. . There are plenty of landings to pitch camp, and there are actually some sand bar ridges out even at this high river. Also you will probably find the river very narrow and too many obstacles in the way of fallen trees that far up. Three of us spent three pleasant days paddling and camping the black water Ohoopee River. View the Enhanced Operating Capability Products and Services StoryMap here. We took a 14' jonboat with a trolling motor. If you plan on sawing it you will have your work cut out for you. 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. New for 2015, the completely updated 2nd edition adds five new waterways, including the new urban whitewater course in Columbus, with all new maps and data for all 771 access points. Ramp Name River Mile* Ramp Fee Ramp Type County Map; Point Park Ramp: Ohio Mile 545.7L: Trailerable Recreational Boats: Carroll: Map for Point Park Ramp: Kentucky River Lock and Dam 1: 4.0R: Twin Eagle Ramp (Big Twin Creek Ramp) 17.5R: Light . 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. Map. In the river's upper reaches, a canopy of trees and vines almost always covers the water, with dazzling rays of sunlight dancing around you. The Walmart Foundation provided $50,000 in matching funds. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. The Ohoopee had risen a little from Friday morning. Used to Estimate the Chance of Flooding and Sounds like a blast . Situated on a bend of the Ogeechee River, Coleman Lake and Campground is located off Georgia Highway 56 North approximately 18 miles from Swainsboro. The Ogeechee River has excellent fishing results for redbreast, bluegill, shellcracker and catfish. Ohoopee River ramps. The most important question I will ever answer. Best Of Grizzard: Tennessee's Lewis Grizzard? I would look at that area where Ohoopee meets the Altamaha on google earth before I attempted it. the Range of Possible River Levels, Chance of Exceeding Levels During Entire Period, Short-term Probabilistic Guidance (Experimental), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Data and Site Info for Reidsville. Copyright 2022 Swainsboro-Emanuel Chamber of Commerce. no where right now the whole river is entirely too low too fish by baot, but you may be able too around reidsville but its really bad low. 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. For information on the Chamber call 478-237-6426. A$106,500 grantfrom thefederal Recreational Trails Programkick-started the work. Notable authors, people of interest, business titans, and symphony and choral presentations make this the highlight of cultural activities in the area. Georgias most extensive riverine sandhill formation stretches for 65 miles along the eastern edge of the Ohoopee. The facility offers a concrete boat ramp, fishing pier, restrooms and a picnic area. River access here is good with plenty of parking. The mural depicts Eli Whitney consulting his plans while he instructs workers on the operation of the machine. Fall, winter, and spring will usually have sufficient water for enjoyable canoeing. You are using an out of date browser. River Levels. Meeting place, time and date: Ohoopee and Ga. 292 bridge Saturday March 12, 2011 at 10:00 am. Be safe and try to touch base with family or friends so they'll know about where u are at all times. Ohoopee is a very crooked river and I suspect float from 16 would take a few days. is the approximate location based on the latitude/longitude coordinates Ohoopee River Note: Use the official hydrograph at the top of this web page This section more interesting areas of partial dead lakes and slues that could be explored. Also you will probably find the river very narrow and too many obstacles in the way of fallen trees that far up. A permit is not required for the launching of kayaks. Here is a link to some pictures of this trip: 2023 Georgia Canoeing Assocation, Inc. All Rights Reserved. from $2,499 00 from. Garage Mini Ramp 2' Tall - Halfpipe. Short, interpretative tours will be provided following the ceremony. Camping at Gordonia-Altamaha State Park.Motels in Lyons and Reidsville. During the end of the last glacial period, prevailing westerly winds blew sand up from the riverbed where it collected into huge dunes. 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. Wildlife Watching Report. Copyright 2023 VerticalScope Inc. All rights reserved. Rare species of plants, especially members of the laurel family hit hard by laurel wilt disease, are being outplanted at the WMA. The old ramp just down from it on Hwy 1 is no longer there to my knowledge due to construction. Wildlife is varied and plentiful throughout the wide bottomland swamp corridor that cradles the Ohoopee along its serpentine course. Meandering along the northeastern edge of Emanuel County, the flow of the Ogeechee River is not regulated by dams like most rivers in Georgia. Sort. 7 days. Management Measure: The boat ramp facility will be closed seasonally mid-November to mid-May. Visit their website at www.swainsbororaceway.com. Ohoopee River entry from Canoeing and Kayaking. Turn right (north) onto Old McLeod Bridge Road and travel about 2.5 miles. This 68 acre park offers a boat ramp, pavilion, playground, and parking. 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. We passed a large open swampy area on river right that we thought was the Pendelton Creek confluence but we did not take time to paddle up it. Located near Adrian on the western side of Emanuel County, you'll find rare views of hardwood swamps, ecologically unique sandhill dunes and vegetation. Anyone aware of any ramps that are launch-able right now? boat ramp. There is an interpretive hiking trail on the Old McLeods Bridge Tract of this four-tract WMA. The campus of East Georgia State College is home to one of the newest disc golf courses in the state. flooding of several riverside unimproved roads and some agricultural land occurs. For more information call 478-589-7186. Lot of construction there at 16 right now with the widening of U.S. 1. 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. by Dickie Tillman | Mar 23, 2011 | Canoe & Kayak Trip Reports. 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). 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. River access here is good but there is not as much space for parking due space needed for the boat landing and trailer parking. 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. With 412 acres of cypress lake fishing, George L. Smith State Park is an angler's paradise. 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.". I can't think of any public ramps from I-16 all the way down to Cobbtown. 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. Short, interpretative tours will be provided following the ceremony. Call 478-237-6116 for more information. At the same high water level, below GA 152 to County Road 464 the river stays within its well-defined banks most of the time, though the flood plain forests can still be flooded near oxbow bends. Located at 59 River Bend Parkway in Elkton. Efforts also continue to create a canoe trail section on the Little Ohoopee stretching from the WMAs middle tract at Ga. 80 to the new boat ramp on the Halls Bridge Tract. Initial water level was 250 cfs and 3.5' on Reidsville gauge. Coleman's Lake offers a seafood restaurant, bar and lounge, picnic area, camping facilities, fishing and live entertainment most weekends. This has a sand boat ramp on river left, upstream side of the bridge. A tributary of the Altamaha River, it is the western and northernmost river sporting this Coastal Plain combination. The boat ramp is open as of March 31, 2022. With its soft white sandbars and clean black water, the Ohoopee River offers one of the most scenic rivers for canoe travel in South Georgia. Efforts also continue to create a canoe trail section on the Little Ohoopee stretching from the WMAs middle tract at Ga. 80 to the new boat ramp on the Halls Bridge Tract. Although I admit I have never been that far up. 16-5-47. 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