Access Site
GA
Half Moon Landing
City: Abbeville, GA
County: Wilcox County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 32.00086502, -83.29566504
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Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Ocmulgee River
2 runs
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
Half Moon Landing is a boat ramp providing access to the Ocmulgee River in Abbeville, Wilcox County, Georgia. The Ocmulgee River is a large, mature waterway classified as a Stream Order 7 river with significant flow characteristics. At this location, paddlers and boaters can expect moderate current conditions with an average velocity of 3.08 feet per second and a gentle average gradient of 1.7 feet per mile. The river has substantial depth and volume, with an average flow of over 6,200 cubic feet per second, making it suitable for various watercraft.
The Ocmulgee River drains an area of approximately 6,030 square miles and extends 256.55 miles in total length. From the Half Moon Landing access point, boaters are positioned roughly 390 miles upstream from the river's mouth. The river's elevation change of 445 feet across its entire length indicates a generally gradual descent through the region. This access point serves as a practical launch location for both recreational paddlers and motorboat operators seeking to explore this significant Georgia waterway.
The Ocmulgee River drains an area of approximately 6,030 square miles and extends 256.55 miles in total length. From the Half Moon Landing access point, boaters are positioned roughly 390 miles upstream from the river's mouth. The river's elevation change of 445 feet across its entire length indicates a generally gradual descent through the region. This access point serves as a practical launch location for both recreational paddlers and motorboat operators seeking to explore this significant Georgia waterway.
Amenities
parking