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Access Site GA

Tuckasee King

Savannah River

Source: georgia_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago

City: GA
County: Effingham
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 32.53224184, -81.27622860
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Whitewater Runs on Savannah River
1 run
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
Tuckasee King is a boat ramp access point on the Savannah River in Effingham County, Georgia. The Savannah River is a major waterway spanning nearly 294 miles with a significant drainage area of over 10,000 square miles. This is a powerful river system with an average flow of approximately 12,815 cubic feet per second and average velocities around 6.89 feet per second, indicating moderate to strong current conditions that boaters should respect.

The river at this location represents a mature, navigable waterway suitable for various types of boating activities. With the river's substantial size and flow characteristics, this access point would serve motorboat operators, commercial traffic, and experienced paddlers. The Savannah River flows to the Atlantic Ocean approximately 293 miles downstream from this location. Boaters should be aware of the river's current and plan accordingly for their skill level and vessel type.

As a public access point in Effingham County, this ramp provides entry to one of the Southeast's most important river systems. Visitors should come prepared for river conditions typical of a major navigable waterway and should check current water conditions before launching.
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