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Access Site AL

Take Out

Turkey Creek

Source: american_whitewater Updated 3 months ago

City: AL
County: Jackson
Type: Whitewater Take Out
Location: 34.98389800, -86.09500100
Air Temp: --
Location
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Whitewater Run
IV-V+ Take-out Turkey Creek - Walls of Jericho Gorge
200 ft/mi
View Run
Current Conditions
-- • 8000.00-12000.00 cfs
Paint Rock River near Woodville AL
About This Access Site
This is a take-out access point on Turkey Creek in Jackson County, Alabama, located in the lower section of a large river system. Turkey Creek is a significant waterway spanning 68 miles with a total elevation drop of 474 feet, making it a substantial stream suitable for various paddling activities. The site serves as an exit point for boaters running the whitewater sections upstream, with relatively moderate gradient averaging 6.9 feet per mile along the creek's course.

With an average flow of approximately 123 cubic feet per second and a velocity of 1.92 feet per second, Turkey Creek offers moderate current conditions typical of a large river classification. The drainage area of 1,510 square miles indicates this is a well-established waterway with consistent water supply. Paddlers should be aware that conditions can vary seasonally, and the creek's distance of 374 miles to the river mouth suggests this access point is in the upper-middle section of the system.

As a take-out point, this location is designed for the end of a paddling trip. Paddlers planning to use this site should confirm current conditions and any specific access requirements or regulations with local authorities before arrival. The Alabama whitewater paddling community should verify facility amenities and accessibility at this location.