Nankin

Nankin boat ramp provides access to the Withlacoochee River, a large river system spanning 140.79 miles through south Georgia. This is a substantial waterway classified as a Stream Order 6 river with a drainage area of 1,212 square miles, flowing toward the Gulf of Mexico. At the Nankin access point near Valdosta, paddlers and boaters will encounter a river with an average flow of 706 cubic feet per second and moderate velocity of 2.83 feet per second, indicating steady downstream movement typical of a navigable river in its lower reaches.

The river's average gradient of 0.8 feet per mile suggests relatively gentle terrain in this region, making it accessible to a range of watercraft. With the ramp located approximately 141 miles from the river mouth, this site offers access to the lower Withlacoochee where the river has established its channel and flow patterns. Boaters should be prepared for the characteristics of a large, flowing river system rather than a still-water impoundment.