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. 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.". The Ohoopee is also recommended for overnight camping trips. 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 mural depicts Eli Whitney consulting his plans while he instructs workers on the operation of the machine. 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. A tributary of the Altamaha River, it is the western and northernmost river sporting this Coastal Plain combination. Check out the newest license plate! The campus of East Georgia State College is home to one of the newest disc golf courses in the state. Distance Rating. Upper access points are reached from GA 86, US 280, GA 56, and GA 147 out of Reidsville. Located near Adrian on the western side of Emanuel County, you'll find rare views of hardwood swamps, ecologically unique sandhill dunes and vegetation. 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. 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. Initial water level was 250 cfs and 3.5' on Reidsville gauge. The facility offers a concrete boat ramp, fishing pier, restrooms and a picnic area. 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. NAD83/WGS84. 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. Been here long enough to post at least 100 times..99 of which made no sense!!! River access here is good with plenty of parking. Map. In November 1864, Sherman and his Yankee Army invaded Emanuel County during his infamous "March to the Sea" and actually encamped near McKinneys Pond. October 5, 2014GA 152 to GA 147, 29 miles, class IReidsville gauge read 250 cfs & 3.5'. One you do not want to miss. 7 days. 16. Have floated and fished it far above the Prison. Numerous tennis courts are available at East Georgia State College, as well as Harmon Park located on Meadowlake Parkway just off US 1 South. Fish and Wildlife Service parcel. 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. 28 Reviews. A worthwhile river. It is a beautiful trip and worth the trouble in my opinion. For reservations or more information call 478-237-8089. http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/hydrograph.php?wfo=jax&gage=BAXG1. Horizontal Datum: Many other features, options, and accessories . 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. The five tracts total nearly 3,000 acres. We put-in Saturday, Oct. 5, at Ga. 152, NE of Lyons, Ga. This ridge of riverine sand hillsknown as the Ohoopee Dunesis one of the most unique ecosystems in the state. Take out: Boat landing at the end of James B. Toler Rd. 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. . Ohoopee River is a river in Oak Park, GA in Atlantic Coastal Plain, Piedmont. We put in near the airport in reidsville and floated down to the prison bridge. by Dickie Tillman | Mar 23, 2011 | Canoe & Kayak Trip Reports. Dr. Moffett said the richness in wildlife results from the geology and many different, largely intact habitats in close proximity to each other. The 15th annual St. Patricks Day celebration, Shamrock City, will be held at Rock City Saturdays and Sundays March 11, 12, 18 and 19. After crossing the Ohoopee, turn right on CR 296 and follow it to the boat ramp. Overview Overview Description The soil at Ohoopee Dunes Preserve is coarse, quartz-based sand. Cody & Dave Mini Ramp - The Equation - 8ft Wide. The DNR tracts were acquired through the states RiverCare 2000 and Preservation 2000 land conservation programs. NEVER get skunked again: Top baits to keep you catching fish all winter by species. The Ohoopee had risen a little from Friday morning. For more information call 478-296-6192 or visit the state's Wildlife Resources Division Website at www.gofish.com. The Ohoopee is dependent upon rainfall to be navigable by canoe. River Levels. Again, this wasn't much fun with canoes & kayaks loaded with camping gear, but not a big deal with empties. 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 from US 1 to the Altamaha River, Class I You will enjoy it Good luck and post pictures. As of today Altamaha River is 3 feet above flood stage so would be no or very few sandbars or banks to camp on. Ohoopee River entry from Canoeing and Kayaking. Three state-owned tracts on the upper Little Ohoopee River make up the WMA. Using USGS website data for the gauge at Reidsville, the minimum is 190 cfs. Located in a gated 2700+- acre conservation community is exactly what this 5+- acres gives you access to. The access road becomes covered with water. A good many cypress were on the upper sections and willows on the lower. Meeting place, time and date: Ohoopee and Ga. 292 bridge Saturday March 12, 2011 at 10:00 am. The Coleman House is a picturesque Victorian-era mansion built between 1900 and 1904. 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. Emanuel County is just 16 miles from Interstate 16. at 03:30 pm. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. 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. yessir I sure will, and I'll give you river miles. An official website of the State of Georgia. The last 1/4 of the trip was running wide open to make it back before dark. 16-5-47. The channel in this section remains obvious even when the water is out of the banks. This year round series of events is unique for a small community such as ours. And if it is too low you will have to drag over some areas and go around that old dam. 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. OHOOPEE RIVER NEAR REIDSVILLE, GA. If you notice any errors in the below information, please contact our. Showing: 11 results for Wheelchair Ramps near North Tustin, CA. We stopped for a late lunch around 2:10 pm on a small grassy bank river right. The water level will make a big difference in your trip. Latitude: 32.077139 N, To protect these resources, vehicular access is limited and no ATVs or horses are allowed on the property. 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. Todays paddle would be more leisurely since we got an earlier start. I can't think of any public ramps from I-16 all the way down to Cobbtown. water enters the back yards of some homes in the Joy Bluff community. 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. Put-in: From Lyons, drive northeast on GA 152 to the river. 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. Best Of Grizzard: Tennessee's Lewis Grizzard? 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. This 68 acre park offers a boat ramp, pavilion, playground, and parking. Starting at "dark-thirty," the Billy C. Carmichael Complex located on McLeod Bridge Road in Swainsboro is the setting for this traditional firework display celebrating our nation's birthday. The WMA includes two miles of educational trails and a boat ramp. Brown Hunting Camp professionally manages its properties with selective harvest and low hunting pressure. Flat Creek Lodge is a pristine, woodland retreat set among more than 2,000 acres of east Georgia timber and farmlands. Georgia Highway 80 and U.S. Highway 1 cross in the center of Swainsboro. from $2,499 00 from. Wildlife Watching Report. The Ogeechee River has excellent fishing results for redbreast, bluegill, shellcracker and catfish. 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. For more information and a schedule of events visit the official Pine Tree Festival & Southeast Timber website at www.pinetreefestival.org. 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 had to negotiate 2 river wide strainers. Longitude: 82.176500 W, At the Swainsboro gage it was reading 11.9/500 cfs and the Reidsville gage was 7.9/1200 cfs. Monitoring location 02225270 is associated with a STREAM in EMANUEL COUNTY, GEORGIA. Just under 300 anglers reeled in a Georgia Angler Award last year. You must log in or register to reply here. Jun 23, 2011 #2 bowboy1989 Senior Member. The dam height varies from about 2' on the left to 4' or 5' on the right. A mile or so down is the Carters Bright or Bight depending on who's talking lol. Farther down, the Ohoopee opens up to reveal rare views of hardwood swamps and ecologically unique sand hill dunes. Educational and recreational improvements at Ohoopee Dunes Wildlife Management Area will be celebrated in a ceremony Tuesday at the WMA, near Swainsboro. Used to Estimate the Chance of Flooding and The central topographic feature is a ridge of ancient sand dunes called riverine sandhills. The best way to construct the underwater section of a ramp is to cofferdam the ramp area, pump out the water, place (pour) and finish the ramp in the dry (cast-in-place). The boat ramp is open as of March 31, 2022. The DNR Wildlife Resources Division also cooperates in managing an adjacent tract owned by The Nature Conservancy and a nearby U.S. We always get excited when we have the opportunity to spotlight one of our natural resources, he said. Get a Quote. Lets get that number even higher in 2023! 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 were able to get around this one on river right after eddying out and dragging our boats over some tree roots and cypress knees. 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 park has over ten miles of water trails. This 18-hole public golf course offers a challenging opportunity to test your golfing skills. 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. 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. Georgias popular Youth Birding Competition returns to its roots this year while still offering the wider timeframe for birding adopted during the pandemic. Georgias most extensive riverine sandhill formation stretches for 65 miles along the eastern edge of the Ohoopee. 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. that sounds like a good trip. Events are free to the public. On over 3,000 acres of land, experience a great outdoor hunting experience for deer or turkey. One 15' tandem Old Town Pathfinder canoe, one solo touring kayak, one tandem kayak. Photo by Suzanne Welander. We arrived at the take out around 3:30 pm making our total time on the water about 4 hours 45 minutes. 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. It holds few nutrients and drains quickly. The Ohoopee is also recommended for overnight camping trips. 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. The FEMA Web Mapping Service (WMS) is down. They crossed present day US 1 before heading east and following a line just north of Modoc, Cannoochee, and Garfield. We also had to portage around about 7 river-wide strainers, and sneaked under and around a few more. It is a real pain because the river is narrow and full of overhanging trees. 4+- miles of Ocmulgee River frontage provides refuge to whitetail deer, turkeys, hogs, and ducks. It has been there for 2 or 3 years. 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For more information call 478-589-7186. the access road into the Joy Bluff community is covered with 1.5 feet of water. 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. It is really low, but still fishable by boat. 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 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. Canoeing and Kayaking Georgia is available from Menasha Ridge Press. 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. Short, interpretative tours will be provided following the ceremony. Serving my area. Some courts are lighted. Hours are seasonal. There are no FEMA National Flood Hazard Layers for the location which you are viewing on ESRI Maps. All boat trailers must display a permit for the current year. The county seat, Swainsboro,lies at the center of the Augusta-Macon-Savannah triangle in east central Georgia. The Altamaha River - Georgias largest river - then flows eastward to empty into the Atlantic Ocean. 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. Fall, winter, and spring will usually have sufficient water for enjoyable canoeing. iPhone and Android users have a great tool for the woods and on the water. Distance. Ohoopee Dunes natural communities vary from xeric (dry) dunes and longleaf pine forests to hardwood hammocks and river floodplains. The old ramp just down from it on Hwy 1 is no longer there to my knowledge due to construction. And of course going down stream is more difficult to navigate in these conditions. 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. 15. For details. Coleman's Lake offers a seafood restaurant, bar and lounge, picnic area, camping facilities, fishing and live entertainment most weekends. We had to work for it (pulling across sandbars and fallen trees). 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. Nice sandbars to camp on. from $2,799 00 from. Call 912-763-2759 for more information or visit www.gastateparks.org/GeorgeLSmith. There is also river access at US 280 but there were several mud holes that you must go through to get from the highway ramp down to the river. provided to the NWS by the gauge owner. Call 912-536-1121 or visit brownshunting.com for more information. You must log in or register to reply here. The DNR tracts were acquired through the states RiverCare 2000 and Preservation 2000 land conservation programs. This public park is located approximately two miles south of the center of downtown Swainsboro at the intersection of US 1 and Meadowlake Parkway. Reclamation; Columbia-Pacific Northwest Region; Hydromet; General Information; CPN Region. Call 478-237-8098 for more information. 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. Ohoopee is a very crooked river and I suspect float from 16 would take a few days. Wildlife is varied and plentiful throughout the wide bottomland swamp corridor that cradles the Ohoopee along its serpentine course. If paddling to the confluence with the Altamaha, the last take-out is the Tattnall County Landing on river left. Support wildlife and upgrade now for only $25. Rivers Meet allows the new land owner the opportunity to own river land, with nearly 1500 ft of Ohoopee River & Altamaha River frontage. Visit their website at www.swainsbororaceway.com. To get there from Reidsville, take GA 147 South and turn left on GA 178. Half Pipe Ramp - 8' Wide. You are using an out of date browser. JavaScript is disabled. Lots of waterfowl were seen, and several deer. for river levels within the next 72 hours. flooding of several riverside unimproved roads and some agricultural land occurs. Top Animal Species. The public is encouraged to attend. Turn right (north) onto Old McLeod Bridge Road and travel about 2.5 miles. This high number may have been due to the high water levels of this year. Traditionally, this festival is held on the first weekend of May each year. Get Connected. The track features races in road warrior, mini stock, pure stock, super stock, and sportsman division. Many activities including family reunions, parties, and receptions are held in the Community House. 1 Review. This was the only significant sandbar we saw until we got close to hwy 280. Only roughly 30 landowners are part of the community. The upper reaches of the river make for an easy high-water trip when the level is over 3,000 cfs/11 feet. 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. Management Measure: The boat ramp facility will be closed seasonally mid-November to mid-May. Garage Mini Ramp 2' Tall - Halfpipe. From Downtown Swainsboro, take US 80 west for approximately 6 miles. Why aren't the FEMA National Flood Hazard Layers showing on the ESRI Map?Possible reasons: Note: Your zoom level may have changed. Burgundy-red waters run sparklingly clear over the starkly contrasting white sand bottom and banks on Georgia's Ohoopee River. The prison cemetery has 971 burials which are inmates who died while serving time from 1937 to present. 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. Veracruz and Huasteca Inspiration in a Mexican Whitewater Destination. Ohoopee Dunes Wildlife Management Area is an 8,653-acre property located in Emanuel County. The property contains a 109 acre lake surrounded by 640 acres of gently rolling terrain. Water data back to 1903 are available online. A tributary of the Altamaha River, it is the western and northernmost river sporting this Coastal Plain combination. 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