Town Bluff (SR135)

Town Bluff is a boat ramp access point on the Altamaha River in Jeff Davis County, Georgia, located at river mile 134 near the town of Lyons. The Altamaha is a major river system draining 13,959 square miles of coastal Georgia, with an average flow of approximately 14,500 cubic feet per second. This section of river represents the lower reach of the Altamaha, just 134 miles from the Atlantic Ocean.

The Altamaha River at this location is a slow-moving coastal plain river with an average gradient of only 0.6 feet per mile and average water velocity of 3.45 feet per second. These characteristics make it suitable for paddling and motorized boating. The river in this region is influenced by tidal conditions as it approaches the coastal lowlands, so water levels and current direction may vary throughout the day. Boaters should be aware that this is a major river system with commercial and recreational traffic.

The Town Bluff access provides launch capability for the lower Altamaha River, which is popular for fishing, wildlife viewing, and recreational paddling. The river corridor passes through rural Georgia with limited development, offering opportunities to experience the natural landscape of the coastal plain. Paddlers should check current water conditions and be prepared for tidal influences typical of Georgia's lower river systems.