Upper Wayne County Landing

Upper Wayne County Landing provides access to the Altamaha River, one of Georgia's most significant waterways and a major river system comparable in order to the Mississippi and Missouri rivers. The Altamaha is a substantial river with an average flow of over 14,500 cubic feet per second and drains a watershed of nearly 14,000 square miles across southeast Georgia. At this location, paddlers and boaters are approximately 134 miles from the river's mouth where it flows into the Atlantic Ocean.

The river at this access point features moderate current with an average velocity of 3.45 feet per second and a gentle average gradient of 0.6 feet per mile, making it generally suitable for recreational boating. The Altamaha River supports diverse uses including fishing, paddling, and motorized boating. Given the river's size, flow characteristics, and distance to the ocean, boaters should be prepared for tidal influences and potential wind effects characteristic of coastal river systems in Georgia.

This access point serves as an entry to one of the Southeast's most ecologically important river corridors. Paddlers and boaters using Upper Wayne County Landing should check current water conditions before launching, as the river's substantial flow volume can create varying conditions depending on seasonal rainfall and upstream water management.