Burnt Fort

Burnt Fort is a boat ramp access point on the Satilla River in White Oak, Charlton County, Georgia. The Satilla River is a large river system with a total length of 234.61 miles and flows all the way to the ocean. At this location, you are approximately 234 miles upstream from the river mouth, making this a freshwater section suitable for various paddling and boating activities. The river has an average flow rate of 3141 cubic feet per second with a moderate average velocity of 2.39 feet per second, indicating a steady current that paddlers should be prepared for.

The Satilla River drains an area of 3841 square miles and maintains a gentle gradient of 0.9 feet per mile on average. This characteristics suggests the river will have relatively consistent water conditions without extreme rapids or dramatic elevation changes in this section. The river's large stream order classification indicates it is a major river system capable of handling various boat types. Boaters and paddlers using this access point should be aware of the river's consistent current and plan their trips accordingly, especially if heading downstream.