Knights Ferry

Knights Ferry is a boat ramp access point on the Withlacoochee River in Nankin, Lowndes County, Georgia. The Withlacoochee River is a large river system with a stream order of 6, spanning 140.79 miles from its source to the Gulf of Mexico. At this location, you are approximately 141 miles from the river mouth. The river has an average flow of 706 cubic feet per second with an average velocity of 2.83 feet per second, indicating a steady current typical of a large river system.

The Withlacoochee River in this region has moderate gradient characteristics with an average slope of 0.8 feet per mile across its full length. Water conditions on this stretch will generally support motorboats, canoes, and kayaks, though paddlers should be prepared for consistent current and the typical conditions of a large flowing river. The drainage area of 1212 square miles ensures adequate water volume for recreational boating throughout most of the year.

Boaters launching from Knights Ferry should be aware of the river's characteristics as a flowing system rather than a static water body. The elevation change across the river system is 33 meters total, and the current velocity of nearly 3 feet per second means paddlers will experience noticeable downstream flow. This location provides access to one of Georgia's significant river systems with established recreational use.