A canoe would be ideal. 28 Reviews. 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. 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. Here is a link to some pictures of this trip: 2023 Georgia Canoeing Assocation, Inc. All Rights Reserved. For more information call 478-252-1300 or 478-494-5005. Small islands, meandering bypasses, and oxbows are not uncommon, particularly below Pendleton Creek, which enters the river above US 280 (E). 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 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. Text Links to Boat Ramp Elevations Southeastern Oregon Boat Ramps Boise Area Boat Ramps Upper Snake Boat Ramps Tualatin Area Boat Ramps Prineville Area Boat Ramps. Ohoopee Dunes adds trail, boat ramp, parking areas, Sign up for the Herald's free e-newsletter. We put-in Saturday, Oct. 5, at Ga. 152, NE of Lyons, Ga. Lot of construction there at 16 right now with the widening of U.S. 1. 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. 7 days. The take-out was 29 miles down river at Ga. 147, across from Reidsville State Prison, where there is a parking lot and concrete ramp on river right, downstream side of the bridge. Turn right (north) onto Old McLeod Bridge Road and travel about 2.5 miles. This makes the state an exceptional place for all types of boating and fishing. 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). On over 3,000 acres of land, experience a great outdoor hunting experience for deer or turkey. Course. Located near Adrian on the western side of Emanuel County, you'll find rare views of hardwood swamps, ecologically unique sandhill dunes and vegetation. Located at 59 River Bend Parkway in Elkton. Tattnall County boat landing is located right down the road, as well as another private boat landing which borders the property. 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. There is a small dam just above Ga. 56, with 3 openings formed in the top of it. Initial water level was 250 cfs and 3.5' on Reidsville gauge. from $2,499 00 from. 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. JavaScript is disabled. Today, it is the site of Emanuel County's oldest and most famous restaurant. 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 Ohoopee River, with soft white sandbars and clean black water, is truly one of the most beautiful rivers in south Georgia. I went last week with a buddy and we managed to bring home a cooler full of nice redbreasts. 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. Located on US 80 west of Swainsboro, this dune system is unique to Georgia. yessir I sure will, and I'll give you river miles. 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. You must log in or register to reply here. Visit their website at www.swainsbororaceway.com. A. . 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. Garage Mini Ramp 2' Tall - Halfpipe. Look for kiosk on the north side of the highway. Emanuel County, Georgia is located at the heart of one of the fastest growing regions in the Southeast United States. for river levels within the next 72 hours. 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. You will enjoy it Good luck and post pictures. 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. 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After crossing the Ohoopee, turn right on CR 296 and follow it to the boat ramp. The Walmart Foundation provided $50,000 in matching funds. For reservations or more information call 478-237-8089. Todays paddle would be more leisurely since we got an earlier start. There are plenty of landings to pitch camp, and there are actually some sand bar ridges out even at this high river. We passed one large sandbar at about 1:17 pm just upstream of a large and obviously occupied house. The property contains a 109 acre lake surrounded by 640 acres of gently rolling terrain. Canoeing down the Ohoopee is an unforgettably spectacular and inspiring experience. At the Swainsboro gage it was reading 11.9/500 cfs and the Reidsville gage was 7.9/1200 cfs. Best Of Grizzard: Tennessee's Lewis Grizzard? We are accepting donations to the River Access Fund. Get Connected. Sponsored by the Swainsboro Jaycees, the event is great for lawn chairs and a picnic. 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The dedication, featuring local, state and federal officials and representatives from area businesses and schools, is set for10:30 a.m.in the trailhead parking lot on Ohoopee Dunes McLeod Bridge Tract. I have paddled all sections of the Ohoopee from US1 down to the Carter bight on the Altamaha with the exception of this section, so todays trip was truly exploratory for all of us. 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.". Also located at the complex is the Connie Kight Recreation Center, which houses Swainsboro/Emanuel County Recreation Department offices, a two-court gymnasium and an activity room with exercise equipment and dressing rooms. Press enter or select the go button to submit request. Sort. 7 days. The boat ramp is open as of March 31, 2022. Have floated and fished it far above the Prison. Fall, winter, and spring will usually have sufficient water for enjoyable canoeing. 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. 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. The following site will give you the river level at Baxley. Connecticut River (Oxbow)North Street, Easthampton. You are using an out of date browser. Traditionally, this festival is held on the first weekend of May each year. provided to the NWS by the gauge owner. A public boat ramp can be found at the bridge upon entering the city limits of Midville, Georgia, on Georgia Highway 56 North. Located in a gated 2700+- acre conservation community is exactly what this 5+- acres gives you access to. Serving my area. from $2,699 00 from. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Courts are open at the college until 10:00 p.m. Courts are also available in Twin City and Adrian. 225 cfs and 3.25' by take-out on Monday. Contact Us Phone: +1 404-873-6946 Email: tncgeorgia@tnc.org Follow A string of ancient dunes is home to a remarkable thriving plant and animal community. For more information call East State Georgia College at 478-289-2017. 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. Located on North Main Street, the home is popular restaurant and also a bed and breakfast. The gauge level at Reidsville is 1.21 I think it needs to be around 3-4 before you can get a jon boat down it. Call 478-237-9100 or www.thecolemanhouseinn.com for more information. Search by city or zip code. 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. 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. View the Enhanced Operating Capability Products and Services StoryMap here. 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. Shuttle distance: Approximately 10 miles. Some courts are lighted. Moffett said the richness in wildlife results from the geology and many different, largely intact habitats in close proximity to each other. 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. 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. 39 Reviews. JavaScript is disabled. Located four miles north of Millen, Georgia, on Highway 25, Magnolia Springs State Park is home to crystal clear springs and a fresh water aquarium featuring native species of fish. Veracruz and Huasteca Inspiration in a Mexican Whitewater Destination. A mile or so down is the Carters Bright or Bight depending on who's talking lol. 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. Fishing license required between the ages of 16 and 65. 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. Take-out: From Reidsville drive southwest on GA 147 to the river. A permit is not required for the launching of kayaks. Top Animal Species. Meeting place, time and date: Ohoopee and Ga. 292 bridge Saturday March 12, 2011 at 10:00 am. If paddling to the confluence with the Altamaha, the last take-out is the Tattnall County Landing on river left. 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. guest-paddler. Late summer droughts sometimes make it too low to paddle. 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. This 68 acre park offers a boat ramp, pavilion, playground, and parking. For more information call 478-296-6192 or visit the state's Wildlife Resources Division Website at www.gofish.com. For more information and a schedule of events visit the official Pine Tree Festival & Southeast Timber website at www.pinetreefestival.org. that sounds like a good trip. Distance Rating. We had to negotiate 2 river wide strainers. Ohoopee is a very crooked river and I suspect float from 16 would take a few days. 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). Upper access points are reached from GA 86, US 280, GA 56, and GA 147 out of Reidsville. Longitude: 82.176500 W, Programs Announced, Chattanooga Tourism Co. Launches 3rd Grant Cycle, National Medal Of Honor Heritage Center Announces 2 Key Staff Additions, Creative Discovery Museum Opens Newest Exhibit, Little FarmHouse, "Jezebel And Jesus" Is Sermon Topic At Middle Valley Church Of God, Josh Dobbs Is Speaker At Annual FCA Banquet, Missionary Hannah Malone Speaks At Calvary Bible Church, Speciale, Stephen "Steve" Peter (Spring City). To get there from Reidsville, take GA 147 South and turn left on GA 178. 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 . To protect these resources, vehicular access is limited and no ATVs or horses are allowed on the property. 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. 16-5-47. Hours are seasonal. The facility offers a concrete boat ramp, fishing pier, restrooms and a picnic area. The 17th Corps, accompanied by General William T. Sherman, traveled along the Old Savannah Road, where they settled the night of November 29, 1864. We chose avoid the possibility of getting stuck and not use this access. Ohoopee Dunes natural communities vary from xeric (dry) dunes and longleaf pine forests to hardwood hammocks and river floodplains. Georgias most extensive riverine sandhill formation stretches for 65 miles along the eastern edge of the Ohoopee. Rare species of plants, especially members of the laurel family hit hard by laurel wilt disease, are being outplanted at the WMA. is the approximate location based on the latitude/longitude coordinates water enters the ground level of homes in the Joy Bluff community. 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. The last 1/4 of the trip was running wide open to make it back before dark. Burgundy-red waters run sparklingly clear over the starkly contrasting white sand bottom and banks on Georgia's Ohoopee River. One 15' tandem Old Town Pathfinder canoe, one solo touring kayak, one tandem kayak. Home; About Us; . 15. Current conditions of DISCHARGE, GAGE HEIGHT, and PRECIPITATION are available. iPhone and Android users have a great tool for the woods and on the water. Reclamation; Columbia-Pacific Northwest Region; Hydromet; General Information; CPN Region. Wildlife Watching Report. 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). Sounds like a blast . And of course going down stream is more difficult to navigate in these conditions. Boat Registration: 800-366-2661 Hardly anyone else was on the river. The boat ramp facility will be open for cartop access only during periods of lake level drawdown November 1, 2022-April 1, 2023. Events are free to the public. Georgias most extensive riverine sandhill formation stretches for 65 miles along the eastern edge of the Ohoopee. If you notice any errors in the below information, please contact our. Also you will probably find the river very narrow and too many obstacles in the way of fallen trees that far up. The forecast is excellent for a successful fishing trip! The water level will make a big difference in your trip. NAD83/WGS84. The track features races in road warrior, mini stock, pure stock, super stock, and sportsman division. It joins the Altamaha River 13 miles (21 km) south of Reidsville.. There is also a ramp on the Ohoopee just up stream from the Altamaha. 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. Why all the sand? Brown Hunting Camp professionally manages its properties with selective harvest and low hunting pressure. Call 478-237-6116 for more information. The old ramp just down from it on Hwy 1 is no longer there to my knowledge due to construction. Water data back to 1903 are available online. The Ogeechee River has excellent fishing results for redbreast, bluegill, shellcracker and catfish. Check out the newest license plate! 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. From Downtown Swainsboro, take US 80 west for approximately 6 miles. There are no known boat launches on this river. 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. Ohoopee River ramps. Latitude/Longitude Disclaimer: The gauge location shown in the above map which is below Pendelton Creek. Suzanne Welander is the co-author, with Bob Sehlinger, of the definitive Georgia guidebook, Canoeing and Kayaking Georgia published by Menasha Ridge Press. Thread starter Hybe1; Start date Jun 23, 2011; Jun 23, 2011 #1 H. Hybe1 Member. Meandering along the northeastern edge of Emanuel County, the flow of the Ogeechee River is not regulated by dams like most rivers in Georgia. You are using an out of date browser. 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. The county seat, Swainsboro,lies at the center of the Augusta-Macon-Savannah triangle in east central Georgia. 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. http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/hydrograph.php?wfo=jax&gage=BAXG1. The McLeod Bridge Tract parking area will be on the right. 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. 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. Again, this wasn't much fun with canoes & kayaks loaded with camping gear, but not a big deal with empties. "Southern Georgia Canoeing" by Sehlinger & Otey, by Educational and recreational improvements at Ohoopee Dunes Wildlife Management Area will be celebrated in a ceremony Tuesday at the WMA, near Swainsboro. The Office of Fishing and Boating Access provides access to many of these waterways. The WMA includes two miles of educational trails and a boat ramp. Time: 5 days 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. Emanuel County is just 16 miles from Interstate 16. Not sure if its still there as I haven't been up that way this year yet. The channel in this section remains obvious even when the water is out of the banks. The DNR tracts were acquired through the states RiverCare 2000 and Preservation 2000 land conservation programs. 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. 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. This wildlife management area offers opportunities for hunting deer, turkey, squirrel, and waterfowl. The DNR tracts were acquired through the states RiverCare 2000 and Preservation 2000 land conservation programs. 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. We stopped for a late lunch around 2:10 pm on a small grassy bank river right. The Ohoopee is a great river to do a two or three day overnight trip. Monitoring location 02225500 is associated with a STREAM in TATTNALL COUNTY, GEORGIA. 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., We always get excited when we have the opportunity to spotlight one of our natural resources., Former chamber leader Bill Rogers Jr. said the work led by botanist 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 had one of Georgias most unique natural areas., The new improvements, he said, will make the public more aware of the rarity of this place.. 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. Among the largest in the eastern U.S., these sandhills measure up to 120 feet in relief, or elevation, and a mile wide. Fish and Wildlife Service parcel. We had to work for it (pulling across sandbars and fallen trees). Georgia Highway 80 and U.S. Highway 1 cross in the center of Swainsboro. Questions: 706-557-3333 With 412 acres of cypress lake fishing, George L. Smith State Park is an angler's paradise. The 15th Corps entered Emanuel County on the afternoon of November 29, 1864, from the west near Blundale. The Coleman House is a picturesque Victorian-era mansion built between 1900 and 1904. Call 478-237-8098 for more information. A tributary of the Altamaha River, it is the western and northernmost river sporting this Coastal Plain combination. There is an interpretive hiking trail on the Old McLeods Bridge Tract of this four-tract WMA. Submit Boat Launch. MLS #OC23013522; Back to Results. We took a 14' jonboat with a trolling motor. Among the largest in the eastern U.S., these sandhills measure up to 120 feet in relief, or elevation, and a mile wide. Call 912-681-0831 or visit www.academics.georgiasouthern.edu/wildlife. Pendelton creek provides significant volume to the Ohoopee. 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. 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. Distance. Also this section is fed by Pendelton creek from river right about halfway through the run. Flat Creek Lodge is a pristine, woodland retreat set among more than 2,000 acres of east Georgia timber and farmlands. Turn right (north) onto Old McLeod Bridge Road and travel about 2.5 miles. OHOOPEE RIVER AT GA 297, NEAR SWAINSBORO, GA. The most important question I will ever answer. It is a real pain because the river is narrow and full of overhanging trees. the access road into the Joy Bluff community is covered with 1.5 feet of water. All boat trailers must display a permit for the current year. Boats that are not registered in the state of Delaware will be required to have the current Ramp Certificate required by the Division of Fish and Wildlife outside link. The area has nine protected species, such as striped newt and sandhill rosemary, and more than 10 of conservation concern, including Says spiketail, a species of dragonfly. All utilities are in place and underground. It is a beautiful trip and worth the trouble in my opinion. Three state-owned tracts on the upper Little Ohoopee River make up the WMA. Gauge: USGS gauge at Reidsville The Ohoopee features burgundy-red waters and a white sand bottom. The Ohoopee River is great for fishing daytrips or for overnight trips. 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