Gin Creek

Gin Creek Boat Ramp provides access to Okatibbee Reservoir, a 3,500-acre impoundment on Okatibbee Creek near Collinsville in Lauderdale County. Located at the north end of the lake, this U.S. Army Corps of Engineers facility features a concrete boat ramp with parking and a small primitive campground. The ramp is situated directly at the creek's transition into the reservoir, making it suitable for launching kayaks, canoes, and motorized boats.

Okatibbee Creek is a large, steady waterway (Stream Order 7) with a drainage area of 390 square miles and average flow of 647 cubic feet per second, offering reliable paddling conditions. The reservoir itself spans 11,000 acres across multiple recreation areas managed by the Corps of Engineers and Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks. For current water conditions, including temperature, water level, and release information, call the automated report line at (601) 626-8431. This access point works well for paddlers seeking calm reservoir conditions rather than moving creek water.