Kayak and canoe launches on Lake Oconee, Georgia
13 launch sites on Lake Oconee from Georgia DNR WRD Water Access. 13 are trailer ramps.
Fees: 1 list no fee, 12 list a fee, 0 not verified. Each listing names its source; check it before you go.
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- Armour Bridge · Boat ramp (trailer)
Entry: Fee charged (amount not listed) (Georgia DNR WRD Water Access, checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
- Launch surface
- Concrete or paved
- Dock or boarding float
- Yes
- Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
- Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: Georgia DNR WRD Water Access. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- Blue Springs Marina · Boat ramp (trailer)
Entry: Fee charged (amount not listed) (Georgia DNR WRD Water Access, checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
Access details not published; check before you go.
- Boathouse at Harbor Club · Boat ramp (trailer)
Entry: Fee charged (amount not listed) (Georgia DNR WRD Water Access, checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
- Launch surface
- Concrete or paved
- Dock or boarding float
- Yes
- Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
- Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: Georgia DNR WRD Water Access. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- Double Branches · Boat ramp (trailer)
No fee listed by Georgia DNR WRD Water Access (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
- Launch surface
- Concrete or paved
- Dock or boarding float
- Yes
- Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
- Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: Georgia DNR WRD Water Access. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- Fish Tale Marina · Boat ramp (trailer)
Entry: Fee charged (amount not listed) (Georgia DNR WRD Water Access, checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
- Launch surface
- Concrete or paved
- Dock or boarding float
- Yes
- Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
- Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: Georgia DNR WRD Water Access. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- Lawrence Shoals · Boat ramp (trailer)
Entry: Fee charged (amount not listed) (Georgia DNR WRD Water Access, checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
- Launch surface
- Concrete or paved
- Dock or boarding float
- Yes
- Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
- Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: Georgia DNR WRD Water Access. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- Long Shoals · Boat ramp (trailer)
Entry: Fee charged (amount not listed) (Georgia DNR WRD Water Access, checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
- Launch surface
- Concrete or paved
- Dock or boarding float
- Yes
- Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
- Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: Georgia DNR WRD Water Access. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- Old Salem · Boat ramp (trailer)
Entry: Fee charged (amount not listed) (Georgia DNR WRD Water Access, checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
- Launch surface
- Concrete or paved
- Dock or boarding float
- Yes
- Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
- Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: Georgia DNR WRD Water Access. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- Parks Ferry · Boat ramp (trailer)
Entry: Fee charged (amount not listed) (Georgia DNR WRD Water Access, checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
- Launch surface
- Concrete or paved
- Dock or boarding float
- Yes
- Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
- Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: Georgia DNR WRD Water Access. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- Redlands WMA - Redlands Recreation Area · Boat ramp (trailer)
Entry: Fee charged (amount not listed) (Georgia DNR WRD Water Access, checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
- Launch surface
- Concrete or paved
- Dock or boarding float
- Yes
- Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
- Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: Georgia DNR WRD Water Access. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- Sugar Creek · Boat ramp (trailer)
Entry: Fee charged (amount not listed) (Georgia DNR WRD Water Access, checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
Access details not published; check before you go.
- Sugar Creek Marina · Boat ramp (trailer)
Entry: Fee charged (amount not listed) (Georgia DNR WRD Water Access, checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
- Launch surface
- Concrete or paved
- Dock or boarding float
- Yes
- Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
- Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: Georgia DNR WRD Water Access. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- Swords Recreation Area · Boat ramp (trailer)
Entry: Fee charged (amount not listed) (Georgia DNR WRD Water Access, checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
- Launch surface
- Concrete or paved
- Dock or boarding float
- Yes
- Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
- Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: Georgia DNR WRD Water Access. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
Georgia paddling rules
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Data shown as published by the agency or mapped source; launch details and fees change, so check the official source before you go.