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Blue Creek Boat Ramp provides access to the Black Warrior River, a large navigable river in west-central Alabama. The launch site is located on Holt Lake, a reservoir on the river. This access point is suitable for kayaks, canoes, and small motorized boats.
The Black Warrior River has a total length of 168 miles and an elevation range of 182 feet. It is classified as a 7th order stream, indicating a large, high-volume river system. The average flow is over 10,800 cubic feet per second, making it a powerful waterway. The gradient is relatively mild at 1.1 feet per mile on average.
Paddlers and boaters can use the concrete boat ramp to launch and take out at this site. Nearby facilities include a group shelter and pit toilet, though no other amenities are mentioned in the available information. Dispersed camping is possible along the river in the general area. Visitors are advised to check local conditions and regulations before visiting.