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Access Site GA

Lumber City Landing (US341 Bridge)

Ocmulgee River Little Ocmulgee River

Source: georgia_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago

City: Lumber City, GA
County: Telfair County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 31.92036309, -82.67500583
Air Temp: --
Location
Nearby Gauge Conditions
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
Lumber City Landing at the US 341 Bridge provides access to the Ocmulgee River, a substantial waterway classified as a large river with significant flow characteristics. The site is located in Lumber City, Telfair County, Georgia, positioning paddlers and boaters on a river section approximately 390 miles upstream from the mouth. The Ocmulgee River at this location carries an average flow of over 6,200 cubic feet per second with a moderate gradient of 1.7 feet per mile, indicating a moving current typical of a mature river system in its lower coastal plain section.

Paddlers using this access should be prepared for a river with steady current and moderate velocity averaging around 3 feet per second. The water conditions here reflect the river's large stream order classification, making it suitable for experienced paddlers and motorboat operators who are comfortable with moving water. The surrounding area has a relatively low elevation at approximately 25 meters, consistent with the lower portions of Georgia's river systems. This landing serves as a practical put-in or take-out point for those exploring the Ocmulgee River corridor in this region.