There are no FEMA National Flood Hazard Layers for the location which you are viewing on ESRI Maps. 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. 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. Latitude/Longitude Disclaimer: The gauge location shown in the above map Beautiful river. Been wanting to get a few up with a couple of Yaks or. Either way , good luck . Used to Estimate the Chance of Flooding and The McLeod Bridge Tract parking area will be on the right. Course. SECTION II: General Regulations: 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.. 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. There is an interpretive hiking trail on the Old McLeods Bridge Tract of this four-tract WMA. 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. 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. The Walmart Foundation provided $50,000 in matching funds. Located on North Main Street, the home is popular restaurant and also a bed and breakfast. It's a nice ramp. Where it runs into the Altamaha there is a boat ramp just down stream on Big Hammock WMA. And of course going down stream is more difficult to navigate in these conditions. I definitely would wait for the river to fall a bunch since now it would be too dangerous, in my opinion. 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). No have been reported on Ohoopee River yet. Ancient and mysterious, the name originates with the Creek Indians. The Ohoopee is also recommended for overnight camping trips. You must log in or register to reply here. Call 912-763-2759 for more information or visit www.gastateparks.org/GeorgeLSmith. Fall, winter, and spring will usually have sufficient water for enjoyable canoeing. 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. These forces crossed the Ogeechee River the next day in Midville, Georgia, to destroy the railroad and railway station. 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. 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. The Ohoopee is dependent upon rainfall to be navigable by canoe. Located on US 80 west of Swainsboro, this dune system is unique to Georgia. Put in: Ga. 292 bridge river right at 10:45 am. 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. Events are free to the public. Nice sandbars to camp on. We arrived at the take out around 3:30 pm making our total time on the water about 4 hours 45 minutes. A canoe would be ideal. In Emanuel County, it collects the Little Ohoopee River, about 54 miles (87 km) long, which . This public park is located approximately two miles south of the center of downtown Swainsboro at the intersection of US 1 and Meadowlake Parkway. 1 Review. Short, interpretative tours will be provided following the ceremony. 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. Three state-owned tracts on the upper Little Ohoopee River make up the WMA. The Ohoopee had risen a little from Friday morning. We had to work for it (pulling across sandbars and fallen trees). Located at 59 River Bend Parkway in Elkton. Gauge: USGS gauge at Reidsville that sounds like a good trip. Jun 23, 2011 #2 bowboy1989 Senior Member. 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. Many activities including family reunions, parties, and receptions are held in the Community House. The Altamaha River - Georgias largest river - then flows eastward to empty into the Atlantic Ocean. MLS #OC23013522; Back to Results. 16. Current conditions of DISCHARGE, GAGE HEIGHT, and PRECIPITATION are available. After crossing the Ohoopee, turn right on CR 296 and follow it to the boat ramp. Reclamation; Columbia-Pacific Northwest Region; Hydromet; General Information; CPN Region. 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. Fishing license required between the ages of 16 and 65. Camping at Gordonia-Altamaha State Park.Motels in Lyons and Reidsville. Rare species of plants, especially members of the laurel family hit hard by laurel wilt disease, are being outplanted at the WMA. There is also an old stone dam across the river down near the Ga. 56 bridge. It may not display this or other websites correctly. To get there from Reidsville, take GA 147 South and turn left on GA 178. 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 entry from Canoeing and Kayaking. Educational and recreational improvements at Ohoopee Dunes Wildlife Management Area will be celebrated in a ceremony Tuesday at the WMA, near Swainsboro. For more information call 478-296-6192 or visit the state's Wildlife Resources Division Website at www.gofish.com. This has a sand boat ramp on river left, upstream side of the bridge. Late summer droughts sometimes make it too low to paddle. OhoopeeDunes contains rare species and sensitivehabitats associated with the unique Ohoopee River dune systems. Ohoopee River Two-Nighter October 5, 2014 GA 152 to GA 147, 29 miles, class I Reidsville gauge read 250 cfs & 3.5' Three of us spent three pleasant days paddling and camping the black water Ohoopee River. OHOOPEE RIVER AT GA 297, NEAR SWAINSBORO, GA. 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. Garage Mini Ramp 2' Tall - Halfpipe. It joins the Altamaha River 13 miles (21 km) south of Reidsville.. "Southern Georgia Canoeing" by Sehlinger & Otey, by Call 478-237-8098 for more information. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. 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. We had to negotiate 2 river wide strainers. For reservations or more information call 478-237-8089. We put-in Saturday, Oct. 5, at Ga. 152, NE of Lyons, Ga. 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. We put in near the airport in reidsville and floated down to the prison bridge. If it's in or near flood stage the Ohoopee will be full of logs, trees, and other obstacles. A mile or so down is the Carters Bright or Bight depending on who's talking lol. Submit Boat Launch. Longitude: 82.176500 W, 7 days. Seems like there were 3 jhon boats with a motherboat for carrying tents food and supplies being pulled behind . This was the only significant sandbar we saw until we got close to hwy 280. flooding of several riverside unimproved roads and some agricultural land occurs. Also you will probably find the river very narrow and too many obstacles in the way of fallen trees that far up. For more information call 478-983-1660 or visit their website www.gastateparks.org/MagnoliaSprings. Water level could get at least a couple of feet higher before significantly impacting availability of campsites. Killens Pond. Here is a link to some pictures of this trip: 2023 Georgia Canoeing Assocation, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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 . Although I admit I have never been that far up. The Ohoopee is also recommended for overnight camping trips. FEMA's National Flood Hazard Layers not showing? Gradient: 1.6 fpm, Map detail from Canoeing and Kayaking Georgia, copyright Menasha Ridge Press. Lots of waterfowl were seen, and several deer. Add to above, I keep saying rapids just out of hand. Rare species of plants, especially members of the laurel family hit hard by laurel wilt disease, are being outplanted at the WMA. Not sure if its still there as I haven't been up that way this year yet. Photo by Suzanne Welander. Initial water level was 250 cfs and 3.5' on Reidsville gauge. 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. There were many houses on the first 8 miles or so, then just scattered houses after that. Small islands, meandering bypasses, and oxbows are not uncommon, particularly below Pendleton Creek, which enters the river above US 280 (E). If you have an iPhone there is a free altamaha river app that shows you all the landings. And if it is too low you will have to drag over some areas and go around that old dam. There is an interpretive hiking trail on the Old McLeod's Bridge Tract of this four-tract WMA. 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. Anyone aware of any ramps that are launch-able right now? A permit is not required for the launching of kayaks. 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. at 03:30 pm. The park has over ten miles of water trails. Search by city or zip code. This WMA is managed to provide both firearms deer hunting opportunities on the Old Mcleods Bridge Tract and more traditional season-long archery deer hunting opportunities on the remaining tracts (Highway 80, Halls Bridgeand Covena Tracts). 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). The DNR tracts were acquired through the states RiverCare 2000 and Preservation 2000 land conservation programs. 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. Hazards consist primarily of occasional deadfalls and a dam that must be portaged above the GA 56 bridge outside Reidsville. ESRI's zoom levels must be between 14 and 16 to show National Flood Hazard layers. The upper reaches of the river make for an easy high-water trip when the level is over 3,000 cfs/11 feet. 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. Lets get that number even higher in 2023! All utilities are in place and underground. In November 1864, Sherman and his Yankee Army invaded Emanuel County during his infamous "March to the Sea" and actually encamped near McKinneys Pond. The Swainsboro-Emanuel County Chamber of Commerce and Joint Development Authorities offices are located here. 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. The main channel of the Altamaha River is roughly three quarters of a mile away . Georgia Lakes Shown on the Map: Allatoona Lake, Blue Ridge Lake, Hartwell . This wildlife management area offers opportunities for hunting deer, turkey, squirrel, and waterfowl. Best Of Grizzard: Tennessee's Lewis Grizzard? Visit their website at www.swainsbororaceway.com. A tributary of the Altamaha River, it is the western and northernmost river sporting this Coastal Plain combination. The Wal-Mart Foundation provided $50,000 in matching funds. Ohoopee Dunes Wildlife Management Area is an 8,653-acre property located in Emanuel County. We also had to portage around about 7 river-wide strainers, and sneaked under and around a few more. Ohoopee River ramps. 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. Check out the newest license plate! The most important question I will ever answer. 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. Copyright 2022 Swainsboro-Emanuel Chamber of Commerce. OHOOPEE RIVER NEAR REIDSVILLE, GA. Overview Overview Description The soil at Ohoopee Dunes Preserve is coarse, quartz-based sand. Although I admit I have never been that far up. Some courts are lighted. Trip distance: 8.7 miles according to the Southern Georgia Canoeing Guide. Monitoring location 02225270 is associated with a STREAM in EMANUEL COUNTY, GEORGIA. There were plenty of sandbars for camping and lounging, and only a few were posted. 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. Map. Horizontal Datum: by Dickie Tillman | Mar 23, 2011 | Canoe & Kayak Trip Reports. We always get excited when we have the opportunity to spotlight one of our natural resources, he said. (Note IMG_1456 & IMG_1457) We encounter a 2nd river wide strainer about 20 minutes later. Serving my area. 102South Main Street Swainsboro, GA. 30401, Phone: 478-237-6426 Fax: 478-237-7460 E-mail: info@goemanuel.org. www.academics.georgiasouthern.edu/wildlife. Featured in "America's Painted Ladies" and listed on the "National Register of Historic Places." I have never had a problem. The McLeod Bridge Tract parking area will be on the right. Georgia Highway 80 and U.S. Highway 1 cross in the center of Swainsboro. 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. Much of the Ohoopee has frequent beautiful white sandbars but this section is much more swampy. Coleman's Lake offers a seafood restaurant, bar and lounge, picnic area, camping facilities, fishing and live entertainment most weekends. River Levels. Water data back to 1903 are available online. 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 campus of East Georgia State College is home to one of the newest disc golf courses in the state. Top Animal Species. The central topographic feature is a ridge of ancient sand dunes called riverine sandhills. All rights reserved. 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. Cody & Dave Mini Ramp - The Equation - 8ft Wide. The boat ramp facility will be open for cartop access only during periods of lake level drawdown November 1, 2022-April 1, 2023. The DNR tracts were acquired through the states RiverCare 2000 and Preservation 2000 land conservation programs. Filter (0 active) Filter by. 39 Reviews. One you do not want to miss. Brown Hunting Camp professionally manages its properties with selective harvest and low hunting pressure. 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. Dr. Moffett said the richness in wildlife results from the geology and many different, largely intact habitats in close proximity to each other. 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. For more information call 478-589-7186. 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. If paddling to the confluence with the Altamaha, the last take-out is the Tattnall County Landing on river left. Farther down, the Ohoopee opens up to reveal rare views of hardwood swamps and ecologically unique sand hill dunes. 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. Three state-owned tracts on the upper Little Ohoopee River make up the WMA. guest-paddler, A self-supported trip created by Thread starter Hybe1; Start date Jun 23, 2011; Jun 23, 2011 #1 H. Hybe1 Member. 225 cfs and 3.25' by take-out on Monday. Only roughly 30 landowners are part of the community. Might want to consider putting in on Ocmulgee or Oconee. The public is encouraged to attend. This access point is about 1.2 miles below US 280. Ohoopee River is a river in Oak Park, GA in Atlantic Coastal Plain, Piedmont. Georgias most extensive riverine sandhill formation stretches for 65 miles along the eastern edge of the Ohoopee. 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