Access Site
GA
Burton's Ferry (US 301)
Source: georgia_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago
City: GA
County: Screven
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 32.93685065, -81.50339213
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Savannah River
1 run
There are no whitewater runs within 50 miles of this access site.
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
Difficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Burton's Ferry is a boat ramp access point on the Savannah River in Screven County, Georgia, providing entry to one of the Southeast's major waterways. The Savannah River at this location is a significant stream with substantial flow, averaging over 12,800 cubic feet per second. This is a major river system with a drainage area exceeding 10,000 square miles, flowing toward the Atlantic Ocean approximately 293 miles downstream from this access point.
Paddlers and boaters using this ramp should be prepared for a river with moderate current and velocity. The average flow velocity of nearly 7 feet per second indicates active water movement that will affect paddling effort, particularly for kayaks and canoes. The river's substantial width and depth at this major access point make it suitable for various vessel types, though current and boat traffic should be considered when planning trips.
The Savannah River corridor in this region offers opportunities for fishing and recreational boating. Users should account for the river's average gradient and flow characteristics when planning routes or timing their outings, especially if traveling upstream or downstream for extended distances.
Paddlers and boaters using this ramp should be prepared for a river with moderate current and velocity. The average flow velocity of nearly 7 feet per second indicates active water movement that will affect paddling effort, particularly for kayaks and canoes. The river's substantial width and depth at this major access point make it suitable for various vessel types, though current and boat traffic should be considered when planning trips.
The Savannah River corridor in this region offers opportunities for fishing and recreational boating. Users should account for the river's average gradient and flow characteristics when planning routes or timing their outings, especially if traveling upstream or downstream for extended distances.