Uchee Shoals

Uchee Shoals is a boat ramp access point on the Ocmulgee River near Hawkinsville in Pulaski County, Georgia. The Ocmulgee River at this location is a large river system with significant flow, averaging over 6,200 cubic feet per second. The area experiences moderate current with an average velocity of about 3 feet per second, making it suitable for powered vessels as well as paddle craft. The river in this region has a gradual slope of approximately 1.7 feet per mile, indicating relatively stable conditions without extreme rapids or turbulent sections typical of upper river reaches.

Paddlers and boaters using Uchee Shoals should be aware that the Ocmulgee River is a major waterway with commercial and recreational traffic. The river's substantial flow and velocity mean conditions can change based on upstream dam releases and seasonal water levels. Given the river's size and current, this access point is better suited for intermediate to experienced paddlers and boaters familiar with river navigation. The site is positioned along a 256-mile river system that drops over 400 feet in total elevation, with this particular section lying in the lower portions of the river where gradient is more moderate.