Access Site
GA
Rocky Hammock Landing
City: Snipesville, GA
County: Jeff Davis County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 31.81456910, -82.82362490
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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
Rocky Hammock Landing provides access to the Ocmulgee River, a substantial waterway that ranks as a large river system in Georgia's landscape. The river at this location features an average flow of over 6,200 cubic feet per second with a moderate gradient of 1.7 feet per mile, creating conditions suitable for various paddling and boating activities. This access point in Jeff Davis County serves as a gateway to exploring a river system that spans 256 miles total and drains an area of 6,030 square miles across Georgia.
The Ocmulgee River in the Snipesville area presents moderate current conditions typical of a large river in the coastal plain region. With an average velocity of about 3 feet per second, paddlers should expect steady water movement and be prepared for navigation in a flowing river environment. The access point allows entry to a river ecosystem that supports diverse recreational uses including paddling, fishing, and boating activities.
Boaters and paddlers using Rocky Hammock Landing should be aware that they are accessing a major river system with established current and flow patterns. The water conditions reflect a mature river system that has seen significant use historically and continues to serve as an important recreational and ecological resource for the region.
The Ocmulgee River in the Snipesville area presents moderate current conditions typical of a large river in the coastal plain region. With an average velocity of about 3 feet per second, paddlers should expect steady water movement and be prepared for navigation in a flowing river environment. The access point allows entry to a river ecosystem that supports diverse recreational uses including paddling, fishing, and boating activities.
Boaters and paddlers using Rocky Hammock Landing should be aware that they are accessing a major river system with established current and flow patterns. The water conditions reflect a mature river system that has seen significant use historically and continues to serve as an important recreational and ecological resource for the region.
Amenities
parking