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Access Site AL

Samson

Pea River

Source: alabama_department_of_conservation_and_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago

City: AL
County: Geneva
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 31.06639000, -86.09806000
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About This Access Site
The Samson Boat Ramp provides public access to the Pea River in Geneva County, Alabama. Situated just off County Road 17, about 3 miles south of the town of Samson, this boat launch features a newly paved parking area and several picnic tables, making it a popular spot for local paddlers and boaters.

The Pea River is a large, headwater stream with a total length of 154.42 miles and an average gradient of 3.2 feet per mile. It drains an area of 1,549 square miles and has an average flow rate of 2,305.76 cubic feet per second, making it a substantial waterway well-suited for kayaking, canoeing, and small motorized watercraft. Anglers can expect to find species like bluegill, catfish, and redeye bass in the river near the Samson access point.

For those wishing to explore further, the Kalamazoo Bridge public boat ramp is located approximately 2.5 miles downstream from the Samson site, providing another access point along this scenic and relatively unspoiled stretch of the Pea River.