Kayak and canoe launches on Oconee River, Georgia
13 launch sites on Oconee River from Georgia DNR WRD Water Access. 13 are trailer ramps.
Fees: 10 list no fee, 2 list a fee, 1 not verified. Each listing names its source; check it before you go.
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- Balls Ferry SP · 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
- Dock or boarding float
- None listed
- Accessible features
- Not listed
- 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)
- Not listed as accessible by the managing agency. If you need an accessible launch, contact them before you go. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: Georgia DNR WRD Water Access. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- Beaverdam WMA · 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
- None listed
- Accessible features
- Not listed
- 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)
- Not listed as accessible by the managing agency. If you need an accessible launch, contact them before you go. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: Georgia DNR WRD Water Access. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- Bell's Ferry · 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
- None listed
- Accessible features
- Not listed
- 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)
- Not listed as accessible by the managing agency. If you need an accessible launch, contact them before you go. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: Georgia DNR WRD Water Access. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- Ben Burton Park · 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
- None listed
- Accessible features
- Not listed
- 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)
- Not listed as accessible by the managing agency. If you need an accessible launch, contact them before you go. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: Georgia DNR WRD Water Access. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- Buckeye Landing · 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
Access details not published; check before you go.
- Central State · 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
- None listed
- Accessible features
- Not listed
- 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)
- Not listed as accessible by the managing agency. If you need an accessible launch, contact them before you go. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: Georgia DNR WRD Water Access. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- Deep Creek · Boat ramp (trailer)
Fee not verified, check the official page View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
- Launch surface
- Gravel
- Dock or boarding float
- None listed
- Accessible features
- Not listed
- Gravel surface: wear water shoes and carry the boat rather than dragging it across gravel. (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)
- Not listed as accessible by the managing agency. If you need an accessible launch, contact them before you go. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: Georgia DNR WRD Water Access. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- Dyar Pasture · 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
- Accessible features
- Not listed
- 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)
- Not listed as accessible by the managing agency. If you need an accessible launch, contact them before you go. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: Georgia DNR WRD Water Access. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- Milledgeville (SR22) · 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
- None listed
- Accessible features
- Not listed
- 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)
- Not listed as accessible by the managing agency. If you need an accessible launch, contact them before you go. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: Georgia DNR WRD Water Access. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- Mt. Vernon Bridge (US280) · 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
- None listed
- Accessible features
- Not listed
- 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)
- Not listed as accessible by the managing agency. If you need an accessible launch, contact them before you go. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: Georgia DNR WRD Water Access. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- Redlands (SR15) · 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
- Accessible features
- Not listed
- 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)
- Not listed as accessible by the managing agency. If you need an accessible launch, contact them before you go. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: Georgia DNR WRD Water Access. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- Shady Field Landing · 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
- None listed
- Accessible features
- Not listed
- 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)
- Not listed as accessible by the managing agency. If you need an accessible launch, contact them before you go. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: Georgia DNR WRD Water Access. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- Sinclair Dam · 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
- None listed
- Accessible features
- Not listed
- 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)
- Not listed as accessible by the managing agency. If you need an accessible launch, contact them before you go. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: Georgia DNR WRD Water Access. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
Georgia paddling rules
Registration, permits, life jackets and AIS stickers
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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.