MLS #OC23013522; Back to Results. Situated on a bend of the Ogeechee River, Coleman Lake and Campground is located off Georgia Highway 56 North approximately 18 miles from Swainsboro. 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. Although I admit I have never been that far up. We took a 14' jonboat with a trolling motor. Its an assemblage of rare ecological communities on top of a rare geologic system, he said. By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Ancient and mysterious, the name originates with the Creek Indians. 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. We stopped for a late lunch around 2:10 pm on a small grassy bank river right. Browse Map. A public boat ramp can be found at the bridge upon entering the city limits of Midville, Georgia, on Georgia Highway 56 North. Ohoopee Dunes adds trail, boat ramp, parking areas, Sign up for the Herald's free e-newsletter. Wildlife is varied and plentiful throughout the wide bottomland swamp corridor that cradles the Ohoopee along its serpentine course. Water data back to 1999 are available online. FEMA's National Flood Hazard Layers not showing? Jun 23, 2011 #2 bowboy1989 Senior Member. NEVER get skunked again: Top baits to keep you catching fish all winter by species. 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. The public is encouraged to attend. Many other features, options, and accessories . Notable authors, people of interest, business titans, and symphony and choral presentations make this the highlight of cultural activities in the area. Many activities including family reunions, parties, and receptions are held in the Community House. 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. JavaScript is disabled. Again, this wasn't much fun with canoes & kayaks loaded with camping gear, but not a big deal with empties. Monitoring location 02225500 is associated with a STREAM in TATTNALL COUNTY, GEORGIA. This public park is located approximately two miles south of the center of downtown Swainsboro at the intersection of US 1 and Meadowlake Parkway. 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). In November 1864, Sherman and his Yankee Army invaded Emanuel County during his infamous "March to the Sea" and actually encamped near McKinneys Pond. 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. by Dickie Tillman | Mar 23, 2011 | Canoe & Kayak Trip Reports. Located in a gated 2700+- acre conservation community is exactly what this 5+- acres gives you access to. Note the significant volume increase on the Reidsville gage. This wildlife management area offers opportunities for hunting deer, turkey, squirrel, and waterfowl. Flat Creek Lodge is a pristine, woodland retreat set among more than 2,000 acres of east Georgia timber and farmlands. One you do not want to miss. Hours are seasonal. Educational and recreational improvements at Ohoopee Dunes Wildlife Management Area will be celebrated in a ceremony Tuesday at the WMA, near Swainsboro. It is a real pain because the river is narrow and full of overhanging trees. Latitude: 32.077139 N, 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. Been here long enough to post at least 100 times..99 of which made no sense!!! Versatile and Portable. 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. Note: Use the official hydrograph at the top of this web page "Southern Georgia Canoeing" by Sehlinger & Otey, by A worthwhile river. Gradient: 1.6 fpm, Map detail from Canoeing and Kayaking Georgia, copyright Menasha Ridge Press. 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. 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. 4+- miles of Ocmulgee River frontage provides refuge to whitetail deer, turkeys, hogs, and ducks. It joins the Altamaha River 13 miles (21 km) south of Reidsville.. A tributary of the Altamaha River, it is the western and northernmost river sporting this Coastal Plain combination. October 5, 2014GA 152 to GA 147, 29 miles, class IReidsville gauge read 250 cfs & 3.5'. Georgias most extensive riverine sandhill formation stretches for 65 miles along the eastern edge of the Ohoopee. We are accepting donations to the River Access Fund. Ohoopee River is a river in Oak Park, GA in Atlantic Coastal Plain, Piedmont. OhoopeeDunes contains rare species and sensitivehabitats associated with the unique Ohoopee River dune systems. The main entrance to the park is located four miles southeast of Twin City off Highway 23. There is no access to the Ohoopee from I-16. The DNR Wildlife Resources Division also cooperates in managing an adjacent tract owned by The Nature Conservancy and a nearby U.S. Might want to consider putting in on Ocmulgee or Oconee. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Sponsored by the Swainsboro Jaycees, the event is great for lawn chairs and a picnic. 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. Submit Boat Launch. Ohoopee River from US 1 to the Altamaha River, Class I Latitude/Longitude Disclaimer: The gauge location shown in the above map For more information on your flood risk go to www.floodsmart.gov. The property contains a 109 acre lake surrounded by 640 acres of gently rolling terrain. 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. This 68 acre park offers a boat ramp, pavilion, playground, and parking. Beautiful river. Put-in: From Lyons, drive northeast on GA 152 to the river. from $2,499 00 from. Level: 190 cfs Once the site of a Confederate prison, the parks natural springs produce over seven million gallons of water a day. Cherokee County Aquatic Center Roll Practice on 3/6/2023 - Pre-Registration Required, March Wildcard / Class II / Sunday, March 12th, Cherokee County Aquatic Center Roll Practice on 3/13/2023 - Pre-Registration Required. This 18-hole course is situated around the outer perimeter of the campus set among stately pines and incredible landscaping. Best Of Grizzard: Tennessee's Lewis Grizzard? Length: 58.8 mi Rare species of plants, especially members of the laurel family hit hard by laurel wilt disease, are being outplanted at the WMA. Initial water level was 250 cfs and 3.5' on Reidsville gauge. Wildlife Watching Report. Thread starter Hybe1; Start date Jun 23, 2011; Jun 23, 2011 #1 H. Hybe1 Member. Although I admit I have never been that far up. Ohoopee River This access point is about 1.2 miles below US 280. 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). 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). There are no FEMA National Flood Hazard Layers for the location which you are viewing on ESRI Maps. Only ten minutes from Swainsboro, Flat Creek Lodge offers an unforgettable experience. All rights reserved. At the Swainsboro gage it was reading 11.9/500 cfs and the Reidsville gage was 7.9/1200 cfs. Boat Registration: 800-366-2661 This section more interesting areas of partial dead lakes and slues that could be explored. Events are free to the public. Efforts also continue to create a canoe trail section on the Little Ohoopee stretching from the WMAs middle tract at Ga. 80 to the new boat ramp on the Halls Bridge Tract. Camping at Gordonia-Altamaha State Park.Motels in Lyons and Reidsville. 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. To get there from Reidsville, take GA 147 South and turn left on GA 178. Top Animal Species. Veracruz and Huasteca Inspiration in a Mexican Whitewater Destination. Meeting place, time and date: Ohoopee and Ga. 292 bridge Saturday March 12, 2011 at 10:00 am. There is no charge to play and it is open to the public year round. We always get excited when we have the opportunity to spotlight one of our natural resources, he said. Columbia River Basin in Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Montana & Wyoming. A tributary of the Altamaha River, it is the western and northernmost river sporting this Coastal Plain combination. The Ogeechee River has excellent fishing results for redbreast, bluegill, shellcracker and catfish. Questions: 706-557-3333 If paddling to the confluence with the Altamaha, the last take-out is the Tattnall County Landing on river left. This high number may have been due to the high water levels of this year. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Located 7.4 miles west of Adrian on US 80, Hugh M. Gillis Fishing Area is one of Georgia's newest public fishing areas. 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. Take out: Boat landing at the end of James B. Toler Rd. If it's in or near flood stage the Ohoopee will be full of logs, trees, and other obstacles. The facility offers a concrete boat ramp, fishing pier, restrooms and a picnic area. Call 912-536-1121 or visit brownshunting.com for more information. Only roughly 30 landowners are part of the community. 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. But in an empty boat you could go much lower and still have fun, even if occasional dragging is needed. Efforts also continue to create a canoe trail section on the Little Ohoopee stretching from the WMAs middle tract at Ga. 80 to the new boat ramp on the Halls Bridge Tract. The Walmart Foundation provided $50,000 in matching funds. Emanuel County, Georgia is located at the heart of one of the fastest growing regions in the Southeast United States. For information on the Chamber call 478-237-6426. Our portable boat ramp line includes ramps for pontoon boats, personal watercraft like jet skis, as well as ramps for boats up to 750lbs, 1200lbs, and 2000lbs. Click individual graphics to enlarge. River access here is good with plenty of parking. provided to the NWS by the gauge owner. And of course going down stream is more difficult to navigate in these conditions. 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. Suzanne Welander is the co-author, with Bob Sehlinger, of the definitive Georgia guidebook, Canoeing and Kayaking Georgia published by Menasha Ridge Press. Turn right (north) onto Old McLeod Bridge Road and travel about 2.5 miles. 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. at 03:30 pm. Traditionally, this festival is held on the first weekend of May each year. State of City: McCollar touts youth and inclusive excellence progress, Optim Health System names Julie Wittwer chief financial officer, Instructor at OTC earns Water District award, Georgia bill dies that sought to curb gender talk in schools, Eagle men open up Sun Belt tourney against ULM, Portal falls in the Elite-8 to Wilkinson County 46-42, Portal advances to the State Elite-8 with a 62-44 win, NFL kickers Bass, Koo show off their arms, Bulloch Academy girls knocked out of state playoffs. 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. guest-paddler, A self-supported trip created by Much of the Ohoopee has frequent beautiful white sandbars but this section is much more swampy. Course. Where it runs into the Altamaha there is a boat ramp just down stream on Big Hammock WMA. 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. We passed one large sandbar at about 1:17 pm just upstream of a large and obviously occupied house. Important Legacy real-time page. 4650 My Place Rd Needles, CA 92363 View Map $1,716,000 Schedule a Tour Its an assemblage of rare ecological communities on top of a rare geologic system, he said. The Altamaha River - Georgias largest river - then flows eastward to empty into the Atlantic Ocean. The access road becomes covered with water. Why all the sand? Search by city or zip code. 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. This has a sand boat ramp on river left, upstream side of the bridge. 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. Ohoopee is a very crooked river and I suspect float from 16 would take a few days. 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. It holds few nutrients and drains quickly. from $2,699 00 from. Featured in "America's Painted Ladies" and listed on the "National Register of Historic Places." We also had to portage around about 7 river-wide strainers, and sneaked under and around a few more. For more information call 478-296-6192 or visit the state's Wildlife Resources Division Website at www.gofish.com. Moffett said the richness in wildlife results from the geology and many different, largely intact habitats in close proximity to each other. Take-out: From Reidsville drive southwest on GA 147 to the river. 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. All have been dedicated as state heritage preserves. Gauge Using USGS. 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. Ohoopee is a very crooked river and I suspect float from 16 would take a few days. A permit is not required for the launching of kayaks. 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. JavaScript is disabled. 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). 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. Among the largest in the eastern U.S., these sandhills measure up to 120 feet in relief, or elevation, and a mile wide. As of today Altamaha River is 3 feet above flood stage so would be no or very few sandbars or banks to camp on. Call 478-237-9100 or www.thecolemanhouseinn.com for more information. boat ramp. All distances < 5 Miles . 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 FEMA Web Mapping Service (WMS) is down. Using USGS website data for the gauge at Reidsville, the minimum is 190 cfs. Small islands, meandering bypasses, and oxbows are not uncommon, particularly below Pendleton Creek, which enters the river above US 280 (E). Distance. http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/hydrograph.php?wfo=jax&gage=BAXG1. 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.. The park will be open from Dawn until Dusk. Nice sandbars to camp on. A short distance down stream from Hwy 1 there is a large tree all the way across the Hoopee as we locals call it. Upper access points are reached from GA 86, US 280, GA 56, and GA 147 out of Reidsville. Filter (0 active) Filter by. Either way , good luck . A. . The campus of East Georgia State College is home to one of the newest disc golf courses in the state. 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. 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. 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. We chose avoid the possibility of getting stuck and not use this access. It's a nice ramp. 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. Brown Hunting Camp is located within five minutes of Swainsboro. Half Pipe Ramp - 8' Wide. The Ohoopee is dependent upon rainfall to be navigable by canoe. The Ogeechee River has excellent fishing results for redbreast, bluegill, shellcracker and catfish. The boat ramp facility will be open for cartop access only during periods of lake level drawdown November 1, 2022-April 1, 2023. The Ohoopee features burgundy-red waters and a white sand bottom. Some courts are lighted. It is a beautiful trip and worth the trouble in my opinion. 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. After crossing the Ohoopee, turn right on CR 296 and follow it to the boat ramp. 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. Georgia Lakes Shown on the Map: Allatoona Lake, Blue Ridge Lake, Hartwell . Been wanting to get a few up with a couple of Yaks or. The five tracts total nearly 3,000 acres. the access road into the Joy Bluff community is covered with 1.5 feet of water. 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 were many houses on the first 8 miles or so, then just scattered houses after that. 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. Coleman's Lake offers a seafood restaurant, bar and lounge, picnic area, camping facilities, fishing and live entertainment most weekends. 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 park has over ten miles of water trails. 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Serving my area. water enters the ground level of homes in the Joy Bluff community. This 18-hole public golf course offers a challenging opportunity to test your golfing skills. yessir I sure will, and I'll give you river miles. Click to Learn More, Official Website of the County Commissioners. Meandering along the northeastern edge of Emanuel County, the flow of the Ogeechee River is not regulated by dams like most rivers in Georgia. There were plenty of sandbars for camping and lounging, and only a few were posted. 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. For more information and a schedule of events visit the official Pine Tree Festival & Southeast Timber website at www.pinetreefestival.org. A mile or so down is the Carters Bright or Bight depending on who's talking lol. 7 days. 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 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. 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