River GA AL NC

Etowah River

Georgia • 34.2286, -84.8095

Length

164 mi

264 km

Elevation

2,610′ → 574′

2,037 ft drop

Stream Order

Large River

Slope

0.24%

12.4 ft/mi

Drainage

1,848 mi²

4,788 km²

Avg Flow

3,222 cfs

2.9 mph velocity

Path to Mouth

789 mi

1,269 km to ocean

Classification

Headwater

Source Stream

Elevation Profile

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Water Level Gauges on Etowah River

There are 17 USGS water level monitoring stations on Etowah River providing real-time flow and stage data.

There are 38 boat ramps, launches, and public access points on Etowah River.