Update 2016-07-03: See updated access points.
All the access points on the Alapaha River in the 2015-04-26 map.
Update 2015-06-16: Turket Creek Waterfall, two more outfitters,
Suwannee Canoe Outpost and
American Canoe Adventures,
and a couple of Suwannee River access points.
Update 2015-05-03: Better picture sizes.
Update 2015-05-02: Added LAYER to descriptions.
Update 2015-05-01: Fixed commas in popup texts.
Update 2015-04-29: Telephone number for Rowetown Church Cemetery.
(See also all the points of every kind on that map.)
Summary Access Table
| ARWT Miles |
Access Point | Miles to Next |
Paddle Time |
GPS Lat/Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alapaha River | ||||
| 125.32 | US 82 |
18.82 | 9.4 | 31.386279, -83.191609 |
| 106.5 | GA 135 Atkinson 1 |
18.26 | 9.1 | 31.303791, -83.053091 |
| 88.24 | GA 168 (Berrien Beach) |
16.51 | 8.3 | 31.159076, -83.045554 |
| 71.73 | Lanier Park |
13.83 | 6.9 | 31.043011, -83.042564 |
| 57.9 | Hotchkiss Road |
1.14 | 0.6 | 30.93669, -83.0406 |
| 56.76 | Naylor Boat Ramp 2 |
0.13 | 0.1 | 30.92507, -83.03867 |
| 56.63 | US 84 |
11.63 | 5.8 | 30.923559, -83.03701 |
| 45 | Mayday |
13.64 | 6.8 | 30.82827, -83.017179 |
| 31.36 | Statenville Boat Ramp |
10.26 | 5.1 | 30.70426, -83.03275 |
| 21.1 | Sasser Landing |
3.58 | 1.8 | 30.60071, -83.07326 |
| 17.52 | Jennings Bluff Launch |
17.92 | 9.0 | 30.579864, -83.039308 |
| Suwannee River | ||||
| -0.4 | Gibson Park Ramp  |
4.6 | 2.3 | 30.437858, -83.093319 |
| -5 | CR 141 Ramp |
8.1 | 4.0 | 30.414, -83.159167 |
| -13.1 | Spirit of Suwannee Music Park Ramp.   |
0.0 | 30.405702, -82.948765 | |
1 For low water go to GA 135 Berrien.
2 Under Construction, please check WWALS website for updates.
Access,
Landing,
Pending,
Canoe Rental,
Camping,
Water,
Restrooms,
Shelter,
Picnic Area
Distances between Access points
0.13 mile from Naylor Boat Ramp to US 841.14 miles from Hotchkiss Road to Naylor Boat Ramp
3.58 miles from Sasser Landing to Jennings Bluff Launch
4.60 miles from Gibson Park Ramp to CR 141 Ramp
8.10 miles from CR 141 Ramp to Spirit of Suwannee Music Park Ramp.
10.26 miles from Statenville Boat Ramp to Sasser Landing
11.63 miles from US 84 to Mayday
12.66 miles from Rowetown Church Cemetery to GA 135 Atkinson
13.64 miles from Mayday to Statenville Boat Ramp
13.83 miles from Lanier Park to Hotchkiss Road
16.51 miles from GA 168 (Berrien Beach) to Lanier Park
17.92 miles from Jennings Bluff Launch to Gibson Park Ramp
18.26 miles from GA 135 Atkinson to GA 168 (Berrien Beach)
18.82 miles from US 82 to GA 135 Atkinson
Descriptions
US 82 
CATEGORIES: Landing
LAYER: Brochure
ACCESS: Yes, PARKING: Free
WATER BODY: Alapaha River
ADDRESS: MILE 125.32, Near 9858 US Highway 82, Alapaha, GA 31622, Berrien County
WEBSITE: http://wwals.com/blog/2014/09/25/alapaha-river-access-hwy-82-low-water/
DESCRIPTION: Concrete strip boat launch on US highway right of way
PHOTOSET: http://wwals.com/blog/2014/09/25/alapaha-river-access-hwy-82-low-water/
PHOTO SOURCE: Bret Wagenhorst
OWNERSHIP: Public
DOWNSTREAM: 18.82 miles from US 82 to GA 135 Atkinson
Rowetown Church Cemetery 
CATEGORIES: Access Private Ask
LAYER: Brochure
GPS: 31.33906, -83.149789
ACCESS: Ask, PARKING: Free, HISTORIC ATTRACTION
WATER BODY: Alapaha River
ADDRESS: MILE 119.16, 7 miles east of Alapaha, GA via Moore Sawmill Road, on Rowetown Church Road, Berrien County
DESCRIPTION: Call 229-686-4512 for permission before using. Historic cemetery.
PHOTOSET: http://wwals.com/blog/2015/01/18/alapaha-river-deadfalls-outing-us82-south-wwals-2015-01-17/
PHOTO SOURCE: John S. Quarterman
OWNERSHIP: Private, Gaskins Timber & Wildlife LLLP, PARCEL 084 4 002
UPSTREAM: 6.16 miles from Rowetown Church Cemetery to US 82
DOWNSTREAM: 12.66 miles from Rowetown Church Cemetery to GA 135 Atkinson
GA 135 Atkinson *
CATEGORIES: Access
LAYER: Brochure
ACCESS: Yes, PARKING: Free
WATER BODY: Alapaha River
ADDRESS: MILE 106.5, GA 135, Atkinson County side, 2.8 miles south of Willacoochee, GA, Atkinson County
DESCRIPTION: For high water. * For low water go to GA 135 Berrien.
PHOTOSET: http://wwals.com/blog/2014/12/08/alapaha-river-ga-135-berrien-county-south-willacoochee/
PHOTO SOURCE: Bret Wagenhorst
OWNERSHIP: Public
UPSTREAM: 18.82 miles from GA 135 Atkinson to US 82
DOWNSTREAM: 18.26 miles from GA 135 Atkinson to GA 168 (Berrien Beach)
GA 168 (Berrien Beach)
CATEGORIES: Landing
LAYER: Brochure
ACCESS: Yes, PARKING: Free
WATER BODY: Alapaha River
ADDRESS: MILE 88.24, N side of GA 168, west side of Alapaha River; float downstream under the bridge to the sand beaches, Berrien County
WEBSITE: http://wwals.com/blog/2014/10/20/berrien-beach-ga-168-alapaha-river/
DESCRIPTION: Float downstream under the bridge to the sand beaches of Berrien Beach. The boat ramp is public, but the Berrien side of the river is owned by Langdale Timber Company.
PHOTOSET: http://wwals.com/blog/2014/10/20/berrien-beach-ga-168-alapaha-river/
PHOTO SOURCE: Bret Wagenhorst
OWNERSHIP: Public, Langdale Timber Company, PARCEL 114 1 000
UPSTREAM: 18.26 miles from GA 168 (Berrien Beach) to GA 135 Atkinson
DOWNSTREAM: 16.51 miles from GA 168 (Berrien Beach) to Lanier Park
Lanier Park
CATEGORIES: Landing
LAYER: Brochure
ACCESS: Yes, PARKING: Free
WATER BODY: Alapaha River
ADDRESS: MILE 71.73, S side of GA 122, west side of Alapaha River, Lanier County
WEBSITE: http://www.lakelandchamber.org/parks-trails.htm
DESCRIPTION: A concrete boat ramp is located on east of Lakeland on GA 37 gives boaters access to the river. The entrance is on the south side of the highway.’
PHOTO: https://i.ytimg.com/vi/DwgriR9ZqKc/hqdefault.jpg
PHOTOSET: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwgriR9ZqKc
PHOTO SOURCE: John S. Quarterman
OWNERSHIP: Public, Lanier Parks, Inc. A GA nonprofit corp. with J. Wendell Goodbee as CEO and CFO and Nell P. Roquemore as Secretary. https://cgov.sos.state.ga.us/Account.aspx/ViewEntityData?entityId=882112, PARCEL 030 0038B
UPSTREAM: 16.51 miles from Lanier Park to GA 168 (Berrien Beach)
DOWNSTREAM: 13.83 miles from Lanier Park to Hotchkiss Road
Hotchkiss Road
CATEGORIES: Access
LAYER: Brochure
GPS: 30.93669, -83.0406
ACCESS: Yes, PARKING: Free, HISTORIC ATTRACTION
WATER BODY: Alapaha River
ADDRESS: MILE 57.9, At end of Hotchkiss Road, Lanier County
DESCRIPTION: At site of historic bridge. Public county road.
PHOTOSET: http://wwals.com/blog/2014/08/31/pictures-wwals-alapaha-river-outing-jsq-2014-08-24/
PHOTO SOURCE: John S. Quarterman
OWNERSHIP: Public
UPSTREAM: 13.83 miles from Hotchkiss Road to Lanier Park
DOWNSTREAM: 1.14 miles from Hotchkiss Road to Naylor Boat Ramp
Naylor Boat Ramp *
CATEGORIES: Landing Pending
LAYER: Brochure
GPS: 30.92507, -83.03867
ACCESS: Pending, PARKING: Free, HISTORIC ATTRACTION
WATER BODY: Alapaha River
ADDRESS: MILE 56.76, US 84, Lowndes County side, north side of road, Naylor Park. Lowndes County
WEBSITE: http://wwals.com/blog/2015/02/11/naylor-park-boat-ramp-aerial-plan-map/
DESCRIPTION: Sand beach and Lowndes County is building a concrete boat ramp with SPLOST funds. * “Under Construction, please check WWALS website for updates. Not open yet: best estimate September 2015. Boat ramp funded as a line item on November 2013 SPLOST ballot. In sight of historic Atlantic and Coast Line Railroad bridge (now CSX).
PHOTOSET: http://wwals.com/blog/2015/02/11/naylor-park-boat-ramp-aerial-plan-map/
PHOTO SOURCE: Lowndes County
OWNERSHIP: Public
UPSTREAM: 1.14 miles from Naylor Boat Ramp to Hotchkiss Road
DOWNSTREAM: 0.13 mile from Naylor Boat Ramp to US 84
US 84
CATEGORIES: Access
LAYER: Brochure
GPS: 30.923559, -83.03701
ACCESS: Yes, PARKING: Free, HISTORIC ATTRACTION
WATER BODY: Alapaha River
ADDRESS: MILE 56.63, US 84, Lowndes County side, south side of road: turn south onto Lake Alapaha Blvd., cross railroad tracks, turn left, continue to river. Lowndes County
WEBSITE: http://wwals.com/blog/2014/08/23/alapaha-river-us-84-endpoint-sundays-wwals-outing-24-august-2014/
DESCRIPTION: Sand beach and steep climb to access road next to railroad. Temporary until Naylor Park opens. Next to historic Atlantic and Coast Line railroad bridge (now CSX).
PHOTOSET: http://wwals.com/blog/2014/08/31/pictures-wwals-alapaha-river-outing-jsq-2014-08-24/
PHOTO SOURCE: John S. Quarterman
OWNERSHIP: Public
UPSTREAM: 0.13 mile from US 84 to Naylor Boat Ramp
DOWNSTREAM: 11.63 miles from US 84 to Mayday
Mayday
CATEGORIES: Access
LAYER: Brochure
GPS: 30.82827, -83.017179
ACCESS: Yes
WATER BODY: Alapaha River
ADDRESS: MILE 45..87, South of Howell Road, east side of the Alapaha River, north of the railroad bridge, Echols County
WEBSITE: http://wwals.com/blog/maps/alapaha-water-trail/sites/mayday/
DESCRIPTION: The land is privately owned, but access is controled by the Echols County Commission.
PHOTOSET: http://www.valdostadailytimes.com/collection_ee699544-8f66-5d97-a6a0-435da3dbb8f8.html
PHOTO SOURCE: Valdosta Daily Times
OWNERSHIP: Public, LANGDALE H TRUST B-1, PARCEL 022 002
UPSTREAM: 11.63 miles from Mayday to US 84
DOWNSTREAM: 13.64 miles from Mayday to Statenville Boat Ramp
Statenville Boat Ramp
CATEGORIES: Landing
LAYER: Brochure
GPS: 30.70426, -83.03275
ACCESS: Yes, PARKING: Free
WATER BODY: Alapaha River
ADDRESS: MILE 31.36, GA 94 just west of Statenville, Echols County, GA. Echols County
WEBSITE: http://www.georgiawildlife.com/boating/opportunities
DESCRIPTION: Concrete boat ramp. The only GA-DNR boat ramp on the Alapaha River. Last Alapaha River access in Georgia. Lowest boatable 2 feet, Highest safe 6 feet
PHOTOSET: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Alapaha_River_boat_ramp, _Statenville.JPG
PHOTO SOURCE: Michael Rivera
OWNERSHIP: Public, TIMBERLANDS HOLDING COMPANY ATLANTIC INC, PARCEL 028 001
UPSTREAM: 13.64 miles from Statenville Boat Ramp to Mayday
DOWNSTREAM: 10.26 miles from Statenville Boat Ramp to Sasser Landing
Sasser Landing
CATEGORIES: Landing
LAYER: Brochure
GPS: 30.60071, -83.07326
ACCESS: Yes, PARKING: Free
WATER BODY: Alapaha River
ADDRESS: MILE 21.1, From Jennings, Hamilton County, FL, travel east on CR 150; cross the Alapaha River; turn left onto NW 72 Court and follow to river. Hamilton County
WEBSITE: http://wwals.com/blog/maps/alapaha-water-trail/sites/alapahoochee-launch/
DESCRIPTION: Concrete boat ramp on dirt road. Also known as Alapahoochee Launch. Just south of confluence with Alapahoochee River.
PHOTOSET: http://wwals.com/blog/?attachment_id=6521
PHOTO SOURCE: Deanna Mericle
OWNERSHIP: Public, Suwannee River Water Management District, PARCEL 3624-010
UPSTREAM: 10.26 miles from Sasser Landing to Statenville Boat Ramp
DOWNSTREAM: 3.58 miles from Sasser Landing to Jennings Bluff Launch
Jennings Bluff Launch
CATEGORIES: Access
LAYER: Brochure
ACCESS: Yes, CAMPING: Primitive, PARKING: Free
WATER BODY: Alapaha River
ADDRESS: MILE 17.52, From Jennings, Hamilton County, FL, travel south on US 41 to NW 25 Lane; turn left; travel east to NW 82 Court and the entrance into the Suwannee River Water Management District’s Jennings Bluff tract; turn left and follow road to canoe launch. Hamilton County
WEBSITE: http://www.srwmd.state.fl.us/DocumentCenter/Home/View/1224
DESCRIPTION: Wooden steps down to river from parking area, Last Alapaha River access before Suwannee River.
PHOTO SOURCE: Hamilton County Property Appraiser
OWNERSHIP: Public, Suwannee River Water Management District, PARCEL 3221-000
UPSTREAM: 3.58 miles from Jennings Bluff Launch to Sasser Landing
DOWNSTREAM: 17.92 miles from Jennings Bluff Launch to Gibson Park Ramp
Gibson Park Ramp
CATEGORIES: Landing
LAYER: Brochure
ACCESS: Yes, PARKING: Free, PICNIC AREA
WATER BODY: Suwannee River
ADDRESS: MILE -0.4, 6844 SW CR 751, Jasper, FL 32052. From Jasper, Hamilton County, FL, travel southwest on SW CR 249 to SW CR 751; turn left and boat ramp is on the right in Gibson Park. Hamilton County
WEBSITE: http://www.srwmd.state.fl.us/DocumentCenter/Home/View/1224
DESCRIPTION: Concrete boat ramp on Suwannee River, aka Noble’s Ferry. Boat ramp currently closed for some months 2014-08.
PHOTO: https://public.myfwc.com/LE/BoatRamp/RampMobile/ImageHandler.ashx?FacilityID=HM10001DU&PhotoID=4591
PHOTOSET: https://public.myfwc.com/LE/boatramp/RampMobile/Ramp/Images/HM10001DU
PHOTO SOURCE: Florida Wildlife Commission
OWNERSHIP: Public, Hamilton County, PARCEL 3620-000
UPSTREAM: 17.92 miles from Gibson Park Ramp to Jennings Bluff Launch
DOWNSTREAM: 4.60 miles from Gibson Park Ramp to CR 141 Ramp
CR 141 Ramp
CATEGORIES: Landing
LAYER: Brochure
GPS: 30.414, -83.159167
ACCESS: Yes, PARKING: Free
WATER BODY: Suwannee River
ADDRESS: MILE -5, SW 46th Ave., Jasper, FL 32052, Hamilton County
DESCRIPTION: From US 90, turn right onto NE Myrrh Street; cross the Withlacoochee River (road becomes CR 141); turn right on SW 74 Street; turn right on SW 44 Lane; travel south to SW 77 Street; turn left and follow to boat ramp. Government Owned for General Public Use
OWNERSHIP: Public, SRWMD? PARCEL 5555-555
UPSTREAM: 4.60 miles from CR 141 Ramp to Gibson Park Ramp
DOWNSTREAM: 8.10 miles from CR 141 Ramp to Spirit of Suwannee Music Park Ramp.
Spirit of Suwannee Music Park Ramp.
CATEGORIES: Landing Public?
LAYER: Brochure
ACCESS: Yes, CAMPING: “RV, Tent, WATER, RESTROOMS, PARKING: Free, SHELTER, PICNIC AREA
WATER BODY: Suwannee River
ADDRESS: MILE -13.1, 2461 95th Dr, Live Oak, FL 32060, From Live Oak, travel north on US 129 to Spirit of Suwannee Music Park; turn left on 95 Drive and follow road to boat ramp. Suwannee County
DESCRIPTION: Poured in place concrete, Inside Spirit of Suwannee Music Park
PHOTO: http://www.otariinae.net/Stanley/Suwannee/soc.jpg
PHOTOSET: http://www.otariinae.net/Stanley/Suwannee/index.htm
PHOTO SOURCE: SRWMD
OWNERSHIP: Public?
UPSTREAM: 8.10 miles from Spirit of Suwannee Music Park Ramp. to CR 141 Ramp
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