Gauge Using USGS. Thread starter Hybe1; Start date Jun 23, 2011; Jun 23, 2011 #1 H. Hybe1 Member. On over 3,000 acres of land, experience a great outdoor hunting experience for deer or turkey. 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 . View the Enhanced Operating Capability Products and Services StoryMap here. At the Swainsboro gage it was reading 11.9/500 cfs and the Reidsville gage was 7.9/1200 cfs. JavaScript is disabled. There is no charge to play and it is open to the public year round. View a map of this area and more on Natural Atlas. The upper reaches of the river make for an easy high-water trip when the level is over 3,000 cfs/11 feet. flooding of several riverside unimproved roads and some agricultural land occurs. There are several covered pavilions for family get-togethers also. 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. "Southern Georgia Canoeing" by Sehlinger & Otey, by Again, this wasn't much fun with canoes & kayaks loaded with camping gear, but not a big deal with empties. The channel in this section remains obvious even when the water is out of the banks. Monitoring location 02225500 is associated with a STREAM in TATTNALL COUNTY, GEORGIA. which is below Pendelton Creek. 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. The campus of East Georgia State College is home to one of the newest disc golf courses in the state. 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. Sponsored by the Swainsboro Jaycees, the event is great for lawn chairs and a picnic. There is an interpretive hiking trail on the Old McLeod's Bridge Tract of this four-tract WMA. All have been dedicated as state heritage preserves. 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. 15. The boat ramp is located in Killens Pond State Park in Harrington Delaware off Rd 384, Killens Pond Rd. There is also an old stone dam across the river down near the Ga. 56 bridge. Camping at Gordonia-Altamaha State Park.Motels in Lyons and Reidsville. Not sure if its still there as I haven't been up that way this year yet. Late summer droughts sometimes make it too low to paddle. Water level could get at least a couple of feet higher before significantly impacting availability of campsites. 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. Georgia Highway 80 and U.S. Highway 1 cross in the center of Swainsboro. Camping is available on the Old Mcleods Bridge Tract off U.S. Highway 57. boat ramp. Among the largest in the eastern U.S., these sandhills measure up to 120 feet in relief, or elevation, and a mile wide. Call 478-237-FISH or visit their website at www.flatcreeklodge.com. iPhone and Android users have a great tool for the woods and on the water. Connecticut River (Oxbow)North Street, Easthampton. The Ohoopee River is great for fishing daytrips or for overnight trips. 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. For details. Its an assemblage of rare ecological communities on top of a rare geologic system, he said. MLS #OC23013522; Back to Results. A permit is not required for the launching of kayaks. 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. The access road becomes covered with water. There are no known boat launches on this river. Located in a gated 2700+- acre conservation community is exactly what this 5+- acres gives you access to. Call 478-237-8098 for more information. This has a sand boat ramp on river left, upstream side of the bridge. There are no FEMA National Flood Hazard Layers for the location which you are viewing on ESRI Maps. Browse Map. River Levels. With 412 acres of cypress lake fishing, George L. Smith State Park is an angler's paradise. Ohoopee River entry from Canoeing and Kayaking. For more information on your flood risk go to www.floodsmart.gov. We put in near the airport in reidsville and floated down to the prison bridge. Only roughly 30 landowners are part of the community. 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. Garage Mini Ramp 2' Tall - Halfpipe. 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. It holds few nutrients and drains quickly. Hours are seasonal. . Using USGS website data for the gauge at Reidsville, the minimum is 190 cfs. Todays paddle would be more leisurely since we got an earlier start. The main entrance to the park is located four miles southeast of Twin City off Highway 23. Numerous tennis courts are available at East Georgia State College, as well as Harmon Park located on Meadowlake Parkway just off US 1 South. Gauge: USGS gauge at Reidsville Management Measure: The boat ramp facility will be closed seasonally mid-November to mid-May. Educational and recreational improvements at Ohoopee Dunes Wildlife Management Area will be celebrated in a ceremony Tuesday at the WMA, near Swainsboro. Ohoopee River is a river in Oak Park, GA in Atlantic Coastal Plain, Piedmont. 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. Short, interpretative tours will be provided following the ceremony. There is an interpretive hiking trail on the Old McLeods Bridge Tract of this four-tract WMA. The five tracts total nearly 3,000 acres. The 15th Corps entered Emanuel County on the afternoon of November 29, 1864, from the west near Blundale. This ridge of riverine sand hillsknown as the Ohoopee Dunesis one of the most unique ecosystems in the state. Located at 557 McLeod Bridge Road, the course has electric golf carts, putting area and a driving range. This 18-hole course is situated around the outer perimeter of the campus set among stately pines and incredible landscaping. It has been there for 2 or 3 years. 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. We put-in Saturday, Oct. 5, at Ga. 152, NE of Lyons, Ga. Might want to consider putting in on Ocmulgee or Oconee. The following site will give you the river level at Baxley. 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 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. 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. If it's in or near flood stage the Ohoopee will be full of logs, trees, and other obstacles. You must log in or register to reply here. Hardly anyone else was on the river. Camping - Spending the night in a tent, camper or motor home between the hours 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m., the official hours of operation. Check out the newest license plate! It is a real pain because the river is narrow and full of overhanging trees. Much of the Ohoopee has frequent beautiful white sandbars but this section is much more swampy. It is really low, but still fishable by boat. A canoe would be ideal. This has a sand boat ramp on river left, upstream side of the bridge. 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 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 access road into the Joy Bluff community is covered with 1.5 feet of water. Beautiful river. 28 Reviews. 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. All utilities are in place and underground. Sort. A mile or so down is the Carters Bright or Bight depending on who's talking lol. The public is encouraged to attend. The central topographic feature is a ridge of ancient sand dunes called riverine sandhills. Pendelton creek provides significant volume to the Ohoopee. Wildlife Watching Report. 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. We put-in Saturday, Oct. 5, at Ga. 152, NE of Lyons, Ga. JavaScript is disabled. We passed one large sandbar at about 1:17 pm just upstream of a large and obviously occupied house. This access point is about 1.2 miles below US 280. for river levels within the next 72 hours. 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. A short distance down stream from Hwy 1 there is a large tree all the way across the Hoopee as we locals call it. Lets get that number even higher in 2023! Rare species of plants, especially members of the laurel family hit hard by laurel wilt disease, are being outplanted at the WMA. You must log in or register to reply here. All boat trailers must display a permit for the current year. The WMA includes two miles of educational trails and a boat ramp. Submit Boat Launch. Take out: Boat landing at the end of James B. Toler Rd. The boat ramp is open as of March 31, 2022. Click to Learn More, Official Website of the County Commissioners. This wildlife management area offers opportunities for hunting deer, turkey, squirrel, and waterfowl. Its an assemblage of rare ecological communities on top of a rare geologic system, he said. 7 days. By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. 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. For more information call 478-983-1660 or visit their website www.gastateparks.org/MagnoliaSprings. Photo by Suzanne Welander. Search by city or zip code. Moffett said the richness in wildlife results from the geology and many different, largely intact habitats in close proximity to each other. A public boat ramp can be found at the bridge upon entering the city limits of Midville, Georgia, on Georgia Highway 56 North. 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. Look for kiosk on the north side of the highway. Shuttle distance: Approximately 10 miles. Where it runs into the Altamaha there is a boat ramp just down stream on Big Hammock WMA. They crossed present day US 1 before heading east and following a line just north of Modoc, Cannoochee, and Garfield. The Ohoopee River, with soft white sandbars and clean black water, is truly one of the most beautiful rivers in south Georgia. Burgundy-red waters run sparklingly clear over the starkly contrasting white sand bottom and banks on the Ohoopee. Suzanne Welander is the co-author, with Bob Sehlinger, of the definitive Georgia guidebook, Canoeing and Kayaking Georgia published by Menasha Ridge Press. The central topographic feature is a ridge of ancient sand dunes called riverine sandhills. Note: Use the official hydrograph at the top of this web page From Downtown Swainsboro, take US 80 west for approximately 6 miles. Although I admit I have never been that far up. 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 . Licenses: 800-366-2661 For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. After crossing the Ohoopee, turn right on CR 296 and follow it to the boat ramp. We took a 14' jonboat with a trolling motor. It's a nice ramp. If paddling to the confluence with the Altamaha, the last take-out is the Tattnall County Landing on river left. 102South Main Street Swainsboro, GA. 30401, Phone: 478-237-6426 Fax: 478-237-7460 E-mail: info@goemanuel.org. 39 Reviews. Georgias most extensive riverine sandhill formation stretches for 65 miles along the eastern edge of the Ohoopee. During the end of the last glacial period, prevailing westerly winds blew sand up from the riverbed where it collected into huge dunes. The Ogeechee River has excellent fishing results for redbreast, bluegill, shellcracker and catfish. Turn right (north) onto Old McLeod Bridge Road and travel about 2.5 miles. For more information call 478-589-7186. The facility offers a concrete boat ramp, fishing pier, restrooms and a picnic area. Ohoopee is a very crooked river and I suspect float from 16 would take a few days. For more information and a schedule of events visit the official Pine Tree Festival & Southeast Timber website at www.pinetreefestival.org. The mural depicts Eli Whitney consulting his plans while he instructs workers on the operation of the machine. Take-out: From Reidsville drive southwest on GA 147 to the river. 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. Sandbars are still present at 750 cfs below GA 147. I have never had a problem. Situated on a bend of the Ogeechee River, Coleman Lake and Campground is located off Georgia Highway 56 North approximately 18 miles from Swainsboro. FEMA's National Flood Hazard Layers not showing? 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. The Georgia Birding & Wildlife Trails has a new websitecheck it out today! Meeting place, time and date: Ohoopee and Ga. 292 bridge Saturday March 12, 2011 at 10:00 am. The five tracts total nearly 3,000 acres. There were many houses on the first 8 miles or so, then just scattered houses after that. A$106,500 grantfrom thefederal Recreational Trails Programkick-started the work. The Walmart Foundation provided $50,000 in matching funds. The Ohoopee River originates in Washington County and flows south for approximately 100 miles before emptying into the Altamaha River along the southern border of Tatnall County. The 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. 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. Georgias most extensive riverine sandhill formation stretches for 65 miles along the eastern edge of the Ohoopee. 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. A. . Also you will probably find the river very narrow and too many obstacles in the way of fallen trees that far up. ESRI's zoom levels must be between 14 and 16 to show National Flood Hazard layers. 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. It would probably be okay with a 4 wheel drive or drier weather. The Coleman House is a picturesque Victorian-era mansion built between 1900 and 1904. Get Connected. The forecast is excellent for a successful fishing trip! Current conditions of DISCHARGE, GAGE HEIGHT, and PRECIPITATION are available. water enters the back yards of some homes in the Joy Bluff community. At lower water levels, prolific white sandbars and beaches lend themselves to swimming, picnicking, and canoe-camping. Rivers Meet allows the new land owner the opportunity to own river land, with nearly 1500 ft of Ohoopee River & Altamaha River frontage. Fish and Wildlife Service parcel. Between Griffin Ferry Road (B) and GA 152 (C), the black water floods the inside bends of the oxbows. 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. Current conditions of DISCHARGE, GAGE HEIGHT, and PRECIPITATION are available. The Ohoopee features burgundy-red waters and a white sand bottom. 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). SECTION II: General Regulations: Brown Hunting Camp is located within five minutes of Swainsboro. Fishing license required between the ages of 16 and 65. And of course going down stream is more difficult to navigate in these conditions. Located at 59 River Bend Parkway in Elkton. 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. from $2,499 00 from. Jun 23, 2011 #2 bowboy1989 Senior Member. Ohoopee is a very crooked river and I suspect float from 16 would take a few days. This method provides for the best horizontal and vertical control of the slab. OhoopeeDunes contains rare species and sensitivehabitats associated with the unique Ohoopee River dune systems. We had to negotiate 2 river wide strainers. But in an empty boat you could go much lower and still have fun, even if occasional dragging is needed. The most important question I will ever answer. No have been reported on Ohoopee River yet. 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 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. Columbia River Basin in Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Montana & Wyoming. 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. 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. We chose avoid the possibility of getting stuck and not use this access. Monitoring location 02225270 is associated with a STREAM in EMANUEL COUNTY, GEORGIA. 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. Events are free to the public. Georgias popular Youth Birding Competition returns to its roots this year while still offering the wider timeframe for birding adopted during the pandemic. Three state-owned tracts on the upper Little Ohoopee River make up the WMA. A tributary of the Altamaha River, it is the western and northernmost river sporting this Coastal Plain combination. Located on North Main Street, the home is popular restaurant and also a bed and breakfast. We had to work for it (pulling across sandbars and fallen trees). A good many cypress were on the upper sections and willows on the lower. Georgia Rivers Shown on the Map: Alapaha River, Altamaha River, Brier Creek, Broad River, Canoche River, Chattahoochee River, Etowah River, Flint River, Ochlockonee River, Ocmulgee River, Oconee River, Ogeechee River, Ohoopee River, Oostanaula River, Satilla River, Savannah River, St. Marys River and Withlacoochee River. 4650 My Place Rd Needles, CA 92363 View Map $1,716,000 Schedule a Tour Much of the Ohoopee has frequent beautiful white sandbars but this section is much more swampy. As of today Altamaha River is 3 feet above flood stage so would be no or very few sandbars or banks to camp on. 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. Dr. Moffett said the richness in wildlife results from the geology and many different, largely intact habitats in close proximity to each other. This makes the state an exceptional place for all types of boating and fishing. Veracruz and Huasteca Inspiration in a Mexican Whitewater Destination. 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. Length: 58.8 mi The Ohoopee is dependent upon rainfall to be navigable by canoe. The Altamaha River - Georgia's largest river - then flows eastward to empty into the Atlantic Ocean. Have floated and fished it far above the Prison. Turn right (north) onto Old McLeod Bridge Road and travel about 2.5 miles. The DNR Wildlife Resources Division also cooperates in managing an adjacent tract owned by The Nature Conservancy and a nearby U.S. 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. The Ohoopee is a great river to do a two or three day overnight trip. Visit https://www.weather.gov/owp/operations for access to new EXPERIMENTAL products and services from the National Water Center: National Hydrologic Discussion, Area Hydrologic Discussion, Flood Hazard Outlook and the National Water Center Visualization Services, a suite of geospatial services depicting River Forecast Center and National Water Model information. Hazards consist primarily of occasional deadfalls and a dam that must be portaged above the GA 56 bridge outside Reidsville. The Ogeechee River has excellent fishing results for redbreast, bluegill, shellcracker and catfish. Canoeing and Kayaking Georgia is available from Menasha Ridge Press. Reclamation; Columbia-Pacific Northwest Region; Hydromet; General Information; CPN Region. Be safe and try to touch base with family or friends so they'll know about where u are at all times. Fishing and boating access throughout the state of Massachusetts. Used to Estimate the Chance of Flooding and I would look at that area where Ohoopee meets the Altamaha on google earth before I attempted it. Only ten minutes from Swainsboro, Flat Creek Lodge offers an unforgettable experience. Ohoopee Dunes Wildlife Management Area is an 8,653-acre property located in Emanuel County. water enters the ground level of homes in the Joy Bluff community. These forces crossed the Ogeechee River the next day in Midville, Georgia, to destroy the railroad and railway station. 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. The boat ramp facility will be open for cartop access only during periods of lake level drawdown November 1, 2022-April 1, 2023. 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