by Dickie Tillman | Mar 23, 2011 | Canoe & Kayak Trip Reports. 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. We had to negotiate 2 river wide strainers. The dunes are large oval structures believed to have been formed by wind deposits of sand on the eastern and northern banks of the Ohoopee River in South Georgia during the late Pleistocene Age (20,000 years ago). 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. Take out: Boat landing at the end of James B. Toler Rd. With four lighted tennis courts, a lighted one-mile walking trail, gazebo, park benches, playground equipment, covered picnic tables with charcoal grills, four ponds for public fishing and restroom facilities, the park features plenty of open spaces to enjoy the outdoors. I went last week with a buddy and we managed to bring home a cooler full of nice redbreasts. We put-in Saturday, Oct. 5, at Ga. 152, NE of Lyons, Ga. We put-in Saturday, Oct. 5, at Ga. 152, NE of Lyons, Ga. The property contains a 109 acre lake surrounded by 640 acres of gently rolling terrain. There were many houses on the first 8 miles or so, then just scattered houses after that. Fish and Wildlife Service parcel. The Ohoopee is also recommended for overnight camping trips. yessir I sure will, and I'll give you river miles. 7 days. The National Weather Service prepares its forecasts and other services in collaboration with agencies like the US Geological Survey, US Bureau of Reclamation, US Army Corps of Engineers, Natural Resource Conservation Service, National Park Service, ALERT Users Group, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and many state and local emergency managers across the country. boat ramp. Fishing license required between the ages of 16 and 65. guest-paddler. Browse Map. The dam height varies from about 2' on the left to 4' or 5' on the right. 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. Call 478-237-6116 for more information. 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. Located on North Main Street, the home is popular restaurant and also a bed and breakfast. 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 Dunes Wildlife Management Area is an 8,653-acre property located in Emanuel County. Ohoopee Dunes adds trail, boat ramp, parking areas, Sign up for the Herald's free e-newsletter. Ohoopee River ramps. One 15' tandem Old Town Pathfinder canoe, one solo touring kayak, one tandem kayak. We chose avoid the possibility of getting stuck and not use this access. Trip: Ohoopee River from Ga. 292 to the boat landing on river left at James B. Toler Rd. Telephone systems spread throughout Bulloch Co. Take control of controlling tantrums with controls of your own, Dover & Statesboro Telegraph Co. bring phone service, High School Highlights Portal in Elite-8 matchup, High School Highlights Portal vs Randolph Clay state 2023, High School Highlights - Portal state basketball advances. You are using an out of date browser. During the end of the last glacial period, prevailing westerly winds blew sand up from the riverbed where it collected into huge dunes. Nice sandbars to camp on. Call 478-237-9100 or www.thecolemanhouseinn.com for more information. Map. Water data back to 1903 are available online. 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. 4650 My Place Rd Needles, CA 92363 View Map $1,716,000 Schedule a Tour Using USGS website data for the gauge at Reidsville, the minimum is 190 cfs. 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. Been here long enough to post at least 100 times..99 of which made no sense!!! Ancient and mysterious, the name originates with the Creek Indians. 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. The central topographic feature is a ridge of ancient sand dunes called riverine sandhills. water enters the ground level of homes in the Joy Bluff community. This 18-hole course is situated around the outer perimeter of the campus set among stately pines and incredible landscaping. As of 2020, according to the Georgia State Prison Fact Sheet, the facility occupies 9,800 acres of land inside Tattnall County and provides 162 staff housing units on the reservation. 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. Get a Quote. A tributary of the Altamaha River, it is the western and northernmost river sporting this Coastal Plain combination. The Altamaha River - Georgia's largest river - then flows eastward to empty into the Atlantic Ocean. 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. Call 912-536-1121 or visit brownshunting.com for more information. In Emanuel County, it collects the Little Ohoopee River, about 54 miles (87 km) long, which . 1 Review. This has a sand boat ramp on river left, upstream side of the bridge. Many other features, options, and accessories . Sort. Located at 59 River Bend Parkway in Elkton. Short, interpretative tours will be provided following the ceremony. 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). All have been dedicated as state heritage preserves. Although I admit I have never been that far up. The Walmart Foundation provided $50,000 in matching funds. Latitude/Longitude Disclaimer: The gauge location shown in the above map Water level could get at least a couple of feet higher before significantly impacting availability of campsites. MLS #OC23013522; Back to Results. I would look at that area where Ohoopee meets the Altamaha on google earth before I attempted it. 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. You must log in or register to reply here. Three of us spent three pleasant days paddling and camping the black water Ohoopee River. Top Animal Species. The campus of East Georgia State College is home to one of the newest disc golf courses in the state. The prison cemetery has 971 burials which are inmates who died while serving time from 1937 to present. The DNR tracts were acquired through the states RiverCare 2000 and Preservation 2000 land conservation programs. We stopped for a late lunch around 2:10 pm on a small grassy bank river right. There is also a ramp on the Ohoopee just up stream from the Altamaha. Here is a link to some pictures of this trip: 2023 Georgia Canoeing Assocation, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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. SECTION II: General Regulations: The Ogeechee River has excellent fishing results for redbreast, bluegill, shellcracker and catfish. from $2,499 00 from. Numerous tennis courts are available at East Georgia State College, as well as Harmon Park located on Meadowlake Parkway just off US 1 South. Pendelton creek provides significant volume to the Ohoopee. Georgias most extensive riverine sandhill formation stretches for 65 miles along the eastern edge of the Ohoopee. Canoeing and Kayaking Georgia author Suzanne Welander says of the river: "Burgundy-red waters run sparklingly clear over the starkly contrasting white sand bottom and banks on the Ohoopee. These forces crossed the Ogeechee River the next day in Midville, Georgia, to destroy the railroad and railway station. Canoeing and Kayaking Georgia is available from Menasha Ridge Press. For more information call 478-296-6192 or visit the state's Wildlife Resources Division Website at www.gofish.com. Important Legacy real-time page. Sounds like a blast . 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. All boat trailers must display a permit for the current year. The Ohoopee is dependent upon rainfall to be navigable by canoe. The public is encouraged to attend. For more information and a schedule of events visit the official Pine Tree Festival & Southeast Timber website at www.pinetreefestival.org. Upper access points are reached from GA 86, US 280, GA 56, and GA 147 out of Reidsville. Ohoopee is a very crooked river and I suspect float from 16 would take a few days. Georgias most extensive riverine sandhill formation stretches for 65 miles along the eastern edge of the Ohoopee. Although I admit I have never been that far up. Its an assemblage of rare ecological communities on top of a rare geologic system, he said. The Coleman House is a picturesque Victorian-era mansion built between 1900 and 1904. River access here is good but there is not as much space for parking due space needed for the boat landing and trailer parking. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Initial water level was 250 cfs and 3.5' on Reidsville gauge. Be safe and try to touch base with family or friends so they'll know about where u are at all times. Ohoopee River from US 1 to the Altamaha River, Class I Farther down, the Ohoopee opens up to reveal rare views of hardwood swamps and ecologically unique sand hill dunes. The 15th annual St. Patricks Day celebration, Shamrock City, will be held at Rock City Saturdays and Sundays March 11, 12, 18 and 19. The old ramp just down from it on Hwy 1 is no longer there to my knowledge due to construction. 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. 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. And of course going down stream is more difficult to navigate in these conditions. Anyone aware of any ramps that are launch-able right now? If paddling to the confluence with the Altamaha, the last take-out is the Tattnall County Landing on river left. Copyright 2023, Tattnall County, GA. All Rights Reserved, Print Tattnall County River Landing Rules and Regulations, Human Trafficking Notice in compliance with O.C.G.A. Moffett said the richness in wildlife results from the geology and many different, largely intact habitats in close proximity to each other. Jun 23, 2011 #2 bowboy1989 Senior Member. 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. www.academics.georgiasouthern.edu/wildlife. 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. The DNR tracts were acquired through the states RiverCare 2000 and Preservation 2000 land conservation programs. Interpreting hydrographs and NWS watch, warnings, and forecasts, and inundation maps, Survey grade GPS equipment, FEMA flood plain maps, newer USGS topographic maps, Older USGS topographic maps, NGVD29 benchmarks, Older USGS topographic maps, MSL benchmarks. The banks, also of white sand, are 24 feet high and slope at approximately 3045 degrees. 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. If you plan on sawing it you will have your work cut out for you. The Wal-Mart Foundation provided $50,000 in matching funds. 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. 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. There are several covered pavilions for family get-togethers also. If it's in or near flood stage the Ohoopee will be full of logs, trees, and other obstacles. The dedication, featuring local, state and federal officials and representatives from area businesses and schools, is set for 10:30 a.m. in the trailhead parking lot on Ohoopee Dunes McLeod Bridge Tract. We always get excited when we have the opportunity to spotlight one of our natural resources, he said. 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. 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. 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). Distance Rating. By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Over thousands of years, plant and animal communities have adapted to this habitat. Among the largest in the eastern U.S., these sandhills measure up to 120 feet in relief, or elevation, and a mile wide. Licenses: 800-366-2661 Lets get that number even higher in 2023! 16. For more information call 478-983-1660 or visit their website www.gastateparks.org/MagnoliaSprings. Shuttle distance: Approximately 10 miles. This high number may have been due to the high water levels of this year. Lots of waterfowl were seen, and several deer. 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 . River Levels. For more information call East State Georgia College at 478-289-2017. On over 3,000 acres of land, experience a great outdoor hunting experience for deer or turkey. There is no charge to play and it is open to the public year round. Length: 58.8 mi This was the only significant sandbar we saw until we got close to hwy 280. Short, interpretative tours will be provided following the ceremony. Latitude: 32.077139 N, Also this section is fed by Pendelton creek from river right about halfway through the run. provided to the NWS by the gauge owner. Much of the Ohoopee has frequent beautiful white sandbars but this section is much more swampy. The county seat, Swainsboro,lies at the center of the Augusta-Macon-Savannah triangle in east central Georgia. 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. 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. This 18-hole public golf course offers a challenging opportunity to test your golfing skills. To get there from Reidsville, take GA 147 South and turn left on GA 178. The last 1/4 of the trip was running wide open to make it back before dark. The central topographic feature is a ridge of ancient sand dunes called riverine sandhills. flooding of several riverside unimproved roads and some agricultural land occurs. Call 478-237-FISH or visit their website at www.flatcreeklodge.com. 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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