Access Site
GA
Hawkinsville (Mile Branch Park)
City: Hawkinsville, GA
County: Pulaski
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 32.27070405, -83.46129625
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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 (1 nearby)Difficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site:
Put-in at this location
This location is on the run
Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
Downstream from here Upstream from here
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Hawkinsville at Mile Branch Park provides access to the Ocmulgee River, a substantial waterway classified as a large river (Stream Order 7) with significant flow characteristics. The site is located in Pulaski County near Hawkinsville, Georgia, positioned approximately 390 miles upstream from the river's mouth. The Ocmulgee River at this location maintains an average flow of about 6,256 cubic feet per second with a moderate gradient of 1.7 feet per mile, creating conditions typical of a flowing river system rather than a placid lake environment.
Paddlers and boaters should be aware that the river's average velocity of 3.08 feet per second indicates a noticeable current. The drainage area of 6,030 square miles means water levels can fluctuate seasonally and with weather events upstream. This section of the Ocmulgee represents a well-established river corridor that has served as an important waterway in the region. The access point serves as a gateway for various types of boating activities on this major Georgia river system.
Mile Branch Park in Hawkinsville offers a public access point for the paddling and boating community in central Georgia. As with most river access sites, conditions can vary based on recent rainfall and upstream dam operations. Paddlers should verify current water levels and flow conditions before launching, as the river's moderate current and substantial flow volume require appropriate skill and equipment.
Paddlers and boaters should be aware that the river's average velocity of 3.08 feet per second indicates a noticeable current. The drainage area of 6,030 square miles means water levels can fluctuate seasonally and with weather events upstream. This section of the Ocmulgee represents a well-established river corridor that has served as an important waterway in the region. The access point serves as a gateway for various types of boating activities on this major Georgia river system.
Mile Branch Park in Hawkinsville offers a public access point for the paddling and boating community in central Georgia. As with most river access sites, conditions can vary based on recent rainfall and upstream dam operations. Paddlers should verify current water levels and flow conditions before launching, as the river's moderate current and substantial flow volume require appropriate skill and equipment.
Amenities
parking