This 68 acre park offers a boat ramp, pavilion, playground, and parking. When designing our boat ramps, our goal was to create ramps that would serve a wide variety of boats and watercraft. As of 2020, according to the Georgia State Prison Fact Sheet, the facility occupies 9,800 acres of land inside Tattnall County and provides 162 staff housing units on the reservation. Trip distance: 8.7 miles according to the Southern Georgia Canoeing Guide. The first was around 12:35 and we were able to get past it on river left by a combination of wading and paddling through some tight turns through trees. guest-paddler. The boat ramp is open as of March 31, 2022. A canoe would be ideal. Cherokee County Aquatic Center Roll Practice on 3/6/2023 - Pre-Registration Required, March Wildcard / Class II / Sunday, March 12th, Cherokee County Aquatic Center Roll Practice on 3/13/2023 - Pre-Registration Required. Killens Pond. Monitoring location 02225270 is associated with a STREAM in EMANUEL COUNTY, GEORGIA. Southeastern Technical College and other partners, including the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, pitched in to make the improvements happen, effectively expanding eco-tourism opportunities for Emanuel County and the region. Lot of construction there at 16 right now with the widening of U.S. 1. The DNR Wildlife Resources Division also cooperates in managing an adjacent tract owned by The Nature Conservancy and a nearby U.S. We are accepting donations to the River Access Fund. Located on West Main Street approximately a quarter of a mile from the center of downtown Swainsboro, this park has two playgrounds, a picnic pavilion with grills and picnic tables, and park benches. Where it runs into the Altamaha there is a boat ramp just down stream on Big Hammock WMA. A shading canopy of mossdraped cypress and hardwoods combines with the Ohoopees natural tranquility and remote, pristine setting to set it apart as an exceptional showplace of nature and one of the most exotic and beautiful streams in southern Georgia. Ohoopee Dunes WMA Adds Trail, Boat Ramp And Parking Areas Monday, October 6, 2014 Educational and recreational improvements at Ohoopee Dunes Wildlife Management Area, one of Georgia's most. Three state-owned tracts on the upper Little Ohoopee River make up the WMA. Many activities including family reunions, parties, and receptions are held in the Community House. Wish I could take more than one week of vacation at a time or I'd join ya ( if you would want the extra compamy )I've been wanting to do that every since I read about in GON magazine 5 yrs ago or so.If I remember correctly a group of guys were doing this every year , while catching COOLERS full of fish. The facility offers a concrete boat ramp, fishing pier, restrooms and a picnic area. With four lighted tennis courts, a lighted one-mile walking trail, gazebo, park benches, playground equipment, covered picnic tables with charcoal grills, four ponds for public fishing and restroom facilities, the park features plenty of open spaces to enjoy the outdoors. Pendelton creek provides significant volume to the Ohoopee. for river levels within the next 72 hours. A mile or so down is the Carters Bright or Bight depending on who's talking lol. The best way to construct the underwater section of a ramp is to cofferdam the ramp area, pump out the water, place (pour) and finish the ramp in the dry (cast-in-place). 7 days. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Georgias most extensive riverine sandhill formation stretches for 65 miles along the eastern edge of the Ohoopee. Educational and recreational improvements at Ohoopee Dunes Wildlife Management Area, one of Georgias most unique sites for natural communities, will be celebrated in anOct. 14ceremony at the WMA near Swainsboro. OhoopeeDunes contains rare species and sensitivehabitats associated with the unique Ohoopee River dune systems. 15. NAD83/WGS84. Thread starter Hybe1; Start date Jun 23, 2011; Jun 23, 2011 #1 H. Hybe1 Member. The trip this time of the year is not for the weak of heart I can promise ya! Ken Warnock, chief executive officer of Swainsboro and Emanuel Countys Chamber of Commerce and Joint Development Authority, said the features highlight a diamond in the rough., We always get excited when we have the opportunity to spotlight one of our natural resources., Former chamber leader Bill Rogers Jr. said the work led by botanist Dr. Mincy Moffett Jr. of DNRs Nongame Conservation Section and Southeastern Technical instructors John Thrift and Rodney Kellum helped the community become aware of what we had one of Georgias most unique natural areas., The new improvements, he said, will make the public more aware of the rarity of this place.. The Ohoopee is also recommended for overnight camping trips. Runnable in wet periods downstream of the US 1 bridge in Emanuel County, the streams width in this section starts at 3045 feet, widens to between 5065 feet at GA 292 west of Collins, and culminates at 80 feet as it approaches the Altamaha. Three of us spent three pleasant days paddling and camping the black water Ohoopee River. This wildlife management area offers opportunities for hunting deer, turkey, squirrel, and waterfowl. 4650 My Place Rd Needles, CA 92363 View Map $1,716,000 Schedule a Tour There is also an old stone dam across the river down near the Ga. 56 bridge. The Ohoopee is also recommended for overnight camping trips. Between Griffin Ferry Road (B) and GA 152 (C), the black water floods the inside bends of the oxbows. Check out the newest license plate! Additionally where the Ohoopee enters the Altamaha had filled in with sand last time I was there which was probably two years ago as far as the traditional flow is concerned --very shallow trickle as opposed to a river flow when normal river heights are present and you would have a drag that is far too long to consider if water is down in Altamaha. Overview Overview Description The soil at Ohoopee Dunes Preserve is coarse, quartz-based sand. Photo by Suzanne Welander. www.academics.georgiasouthern.edu/wildlife. Click individual graphics to enlarge. You will enjoy it Good luck and post pictures. flooding of several riverside unimproved roads and some agricultural land occurs. Gauge Using USGS. Located adjacent to the Swainsboro Golf Course, this complex includes a lighted walking trail, four lighted softball fields, concession stands with scoring tower and restrooms, batting cages with warm-up area, two playground areas, four picnic pavilions with grills, a cook shelter, and two ponds. This has a sand boat ramp on river left, upstream side of the bridge. Distance Rating. 102South Main Street Swainsboro, GA. 30401, Phone: 478-237-6426 Fax: 478-237-7460 E-mail: info@goemanuel.org. There is also a ramp on the Ohoopee just up stream from the Altamaha. We were able to get around this one on river right after eddying out and dragging our boats over some tree roots and cypress knees. Put in: Ga. 292 bridge river right at 10:45 am. The FEMA Web Mapping Service (WMS) is down. All boat trailers must display a permit for the current year. There are also a number of monuments paying tribute to the men and women in uniform who have served our country, state, and county. At the same high water level, below GA 152 to County Road 464 the river stays within its well-defined banks most of the time, though the flood plain forests can still be flooded near oxbow bends. Canoeing down the Ohoopee is an unforgettably spectacular and inspiring experience. Call 912-763-2759 for more information or visit www.gastateparks.org/GeorgeLSmith. Seems like there were 3 jhon boats with a motherboat for carrying tents food and supplies being pulled behind . Efforts also continue to create a canoe trail section on the Little Ohoopee stretching from the WMAs middle tract at Ga. 80 to the new boat ramp on the Halls Bridge Tract. The prison cemetery has 971 burials which are inmates who died while serving time from 1937 to present. Visit their website at www.swainsbororaceway.com. Featured in "America's Painted Ladies" and listed on the "National Register of Historic Places." Ohoopee Dunes natural communities vary from xeric (dry) dunes and longleaf pine forests to hardwood hammocks and river floodplains. Monitoring location 02225500 is associated with a STREAM in TATTNALL COUNTY, GEORGIA. Lots of waterfowl were seen, and several deer. Located on the campus of Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, the center provides six different habitat displays for 11 species of birds of prey, including a wetlands area, old-growth forest and mountain display. Georgia Lakes Shown on the Map: Allatoona Lake, Blue Ridge Lake, Hartwell . There is also river access at US 280 but there were several mud holes that you must go through to get from the highway ramp down to the river. at 03:30 pm. The surrounding terrain is mixed lowland swamp forests of bald cypress, willow, pond cypress, swamp black gum, Ogeechee lime, ash, red maple, water oak, and sweet bay, rising gradually to a low upland plateau. Southeastern Technical College and other partners, including the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, pitched in to make the improvements happen, effectively expanding eco-tourism opportunities for Emanuel County and the region. Three state-owned tracts on the upper Little Ohoopee River make up the WMA. One you do not want to miss. It joins the Altamaha River 13 miles (21 km) south of Reidsville.. The boat ramp facility will be open for cartop access only during periods of lake level drawdown November 1, 2022-April 1, 2023. Also you will probably find the river very narrow and too many obstacles in the way of fallen trees that far up. The Ohoopee River, with soft white sandbars and clean black water, is truly one of the most beautiful rivers in south Georgia. At lower water levels, prolific white sandbars and beaches lend themselves to swimming, picnicking, and canoe-camping. Map. Home; About Us; . It may not display this or other websites correctly. The Ohoopee is a small beautiful backwater river that drains a good portion of Middle Georgia and dumps into the Altamaha River at Tattnall County Landing about 1.5 miles above the Carter Bight Landing in Appling county. Once the site of a Confederate prison, the parks natural springs produce over seven million gallons of water a day. The Walmart Foundation provided $50,000 in matching funds. Been here long enough to post at least 100 times..99 of which made no sense!!! Note the significant volume increase on the Reidsville gage. Ohoopee is a very crooked river and I suspect float from 16 would take a few days. The last 1/4 of the trip was running wide open to make it back before dark. Trip: Ohoopee River from Ga. 292 to the boat landing on river left at James B. Toler Rd. Why all the sand? A tributary of the Altamaha River, it is the western and northernmost river sporting this Coastal Plain combination. Located at 59 River Bend Parkway in Elkton. Sandbars are still present at 750 cfs below GA 147. Might want to consider putting in on Ocmulgee or Oconee. New for 2015, the completely updated 2nd edition adds five new waterways, including the new urban whitewater course in Columbus, with all new maps and data for all 771 access points. Among the largest in the eastern U.S., these sandhills measure up to 120 feet in relief, or elevation, and a mile wide. Listed by noted nature columnist Charles Seabrook as one of Georgias natural wonders to see before you die, Ohoopee Dunes contains some of the states most significant natural communities, as well as many rare species. A permit is not required for the launching of kayaks. FEMA's National Flood Hazard Layers not showing? They crossed present day US 1 before heading east and following a line just north of Modoc, Cannoochee, and Garfield. Burgundy-red waters run sparklingly clear over the starkly contrasting white sand bottom and banks on Georgia's Ohoopee River. Distance. If you plan on sawing it you will have your work cut out for you. We put in at daylight and took out just before dark. It would probably be okay with a 4 wheel drive or drier weather. 39 Reviews. The Wal-Mart Foundation provided $50,000 in matching funds. Horizontal Datum: The 17th Corps, accompanied by General William T. Sherman, traveled along the Old Savannah Road, where they settled the night of November 29, 1864. The DNR tracts were acquired through the states RiverCare 2000 and Preservation 2000 land conservation programs. The old ramp just down from it on Hwy 1 is no longer there to my knowledge due to construction. JavaScript is disabled. You must log in or register to reply here. Call 478-237-8098 for more information. The Pine Tree Festival & Southeast Timber Expo is held each year to celebrate the impact of the timber industry on this area's economy. Sort. SECTION II: General Regulations: We took a 14' jonboat with a trolling motor. The 15th annual St. Patricks Day celebration, Shamrock City, will be held at Rock City Saturdays and Sundays March 11, 12, 18 and 19. Press enter or select the go button to submit request. Deposited over time by prevailing western winds during the last glacial era, today the dunes host a unique ecosystem thats concentrated upstream along the Little Ohoopee river. Brown Hunting Camp professionally manages its properties with selective harvest and low hunting pressure. Emanuel County is just 16 miles from Interstate 16. Canoeing and Kayaking Georgia author Suzanne Welander says of the river: "Burgundy-red waters run sparklingly clear over the starkly contrasting white sand bottom and banks on the Ohoopee. Not sure if its still there as I haven't been up that way this year yet. http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/hydrograph.php?wfo=jax&gage=BAXG1. Georgia Highway 80 and U.S. Highway 1 cross in the center of Swainsboro. Management Measure: The boat ramp facility will be closed seasonally mid-November to mid-May. The area has nine protected species, including striped newt and sandhill rosemary, and more than 10 of conservation concern, including Says spiketail, a species of dragonfly. View the Enhanced Operating Capability Products and Services StoryMap here. 16. Connecticut River (Oxbow)North Street, Easthampton. For more information call 478-983-1660 or visit their website www.gastateparks.org/MagnoliaSprings. For reservations or more information call 478-237-8089. This public park is located approximately two miles south of the center of downtown Swainsboro at the intersection of US 1 and Meadowlake Parkway. Organized in 1946 by the Swainsboro Kiwanis Club, the Pine Tree Festival is a two week event paying tribute to this area's vast forestry resources. It has been there for 2 or 3 years. The rivers dune system, in particular, differs significantly from others in the coastal plain and supports several endangered animals and diverse, but unusually stunted vegetation. Located on North Main Street, the home is popular restaurant and also a bed and breakfast. Only problem I see is when you get down in the tidewater, you will have to wait for the outgoing tides to carry you closer to the Atlantic. Gradient: 1.6 fpm, Map detail from Canoeing and Kayaking Georgia, copyright Menasha Ridge Press. Ranger Hotline: 800-241-4113, Georgia Fishing Forecasts Provide Great Info for Anglers, DNR Youth Birding Competition Returns to its Roots, Geocaching notallowedbefore 10 a.m. during turkey season. Gauge: USGS gauge at Reidsville In Emanuel County, it collects the Little Ohoopee River, about 54 miles (87 km) long, which . River Levels. For more information call 478-252-1300 or 478-494-5005. The DNR tracts were acquired through the states RiverCare 2000 and Preservation 2000 land conservation programs. The take-out was 29 miles down river at Ga. 147, across from Reidsville State Prison, where there is a parking lot and concrete ramp on river right, downstream side of the bridge. Rivers Meet allows the new land owner the opportunity to own river land, with nearly 1500 ft of Ohoopee River & Altamaha River frontage. Located four miles north of Millen, Georgia, on Highway 25, Magnolia Springs State Park is home to crystal clear springs and a fresh water aquarium featuring native species of fish. Brown Hunting Camp is located within five minutes of Swainsboro. The McLeod Bridge Tract parking area will be on the right. 7 days. Beautiful river. ESRI's zoom levels must be between 14 and 16 to show National Flood Hazard layers. Ohoopee River from US 1 to the Altamaha River, Class I Look for kiosk on the north side of the highway. There are no FEMA National Flood Hazard Layers for the location which you are viewing on ESRI Maps. boat ramp. Located at 557 McLeod Bridge Road, the course has electric golf carts, putting area and a driving range. Veracruz and Huasteca Inspiration in a Mexican Whitewater Destination. Short, interpretative tours will be provided following the ceremony. The mural can be viewed during regular courthouse hours, which is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. As Sherman marched toward Savannah, over 26,000 Union officers and men of the 15th and 17th Corps invaded north Emanuel County during November of 1864. We ran the left side opening, which had a 1' drop at this level, then carried or lined the boats the rest of the way down the short, rocky shoal. As of today Altamaha River is 3 feet above flood stage so would be no or very few sandbars or banks to camp on. The National Weather Service prepares its forecasts and other services in collaboration with agencies like the US Geological Survey, US Bureau of Reclamation, US Army Corps of Engineers, Natural Resource Conservation Service, National Park Service, ALERT Users Group, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and many state and local emergency managers across the country. Over thousands of years, plant and animal communities have adapted to this habitat. There are several covered pavilions for family get-togethers also. Length: 58.8 mi Starting at "dark-thirty," the Billy C. Carmichael Complex located on McLeod Bridge Road in Swainsboro is the setting for this traditional firework display celebrating our nation's birthday. Copyright 2023 VerticalScope Inc. All rights reserved. In November 1864, Sherman and his Yankee Army invaded Emanuel County during his infamous "March to the Sea" and actually encamped near McKinneys Pond. Camping - Spending the night in a tent, camper or motor home between the hours 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m., the official hours of operation. Ohoopee Dunes adds trail, boat ramp, parking areas, Sign up for the Herald's free e-newsletter. An official website of the State of Georgia. I would look at that area where Ohoopee meets the Altamaha on google earth before I attempted it. Lets get that number even higher in 2023! This 18-hole public golf course offers a challenging opportunity to test your golfing skills. With its soft white sandbars and clean black water, the Ohoopee River offers one of the most scenic rivers for canoe travel in South Georgia. Turn right (north) onto Old McLeod Bridge Road and travel about 2.5 miles. To reach the trailhead parking area on Ohoopee Dunes McLeod Bridge Tract from downtown Swainsboro (intersection of U.S. 80 and U.S. 1 Business): Take U.S. 80 west for 3.5 miles to Old McLeod Bridge Road (you will cross the U.S. 1 Bypass at about mile 2). We put-in Saturday, Oct. 5, at Ga. 152, NE of Lyons, Ga. The Ohoopee Dunes and The Nature Conservancy and Fish and Wildlife Service tracts are being managed for rare species and other wildlife, specifically through the use of prescribed fire, a safe. Take out: Boat landing at the end of James B. Toler Rd. This 18-hole course is situated around the outer perimeter of the campus set among stately pines and incredible landscaping. Top Animal Species. River access here is good with plenty of parking. Burgundy-red waters run sparklingly clear over the starkly contrasting white sand bottom and banks on the Ohoopee. Have floated and fished it far above the Prison. Short, interpretative tours will be provided following the ceremony. Been wanting to get a few up with a couple of Yaks or. Why aren't the FEMA National Flood Hazard Layers showing on the ESRI Map?Possible reasons: Note: Your zoom level may have changed. Filter (0 active) Filter by. Fishing license required between the ages of 16 and 65. 2023 Forest River East To West Entrada M-class 24fm Concord NC $129,998; 2022 Forest River DX3 34KD Claremont NC Call For Price; 2023 Sunseeker LE 2550SLE Ford Kings Mountain NC $126,877; Explore related categories & searches. Ohoopee River Two-Nighter October 5, 2014 GA 152 to GA 147, 29 miles, class I Reidsville gauge read 250 cfs & 3.5' Three of us spent three pleasant days paddling and camping the black water Ohoopee River. This gorgeously green event is unlike any other, featuring more, Thanks to its vast, intricate network of creeks and streams twining together as they descend between ridges, Southern Appalachia is home to a stunning array of fishes, crayfishes, mollusks, and more, The Tennessee Aquariums education team is hitting the road and bringing the natural world to classrooms and communities across the region with the help of a pair of environmentally friendly more, Educational and recreational improvements at Ohoopee Dunes Wildlife Management Area, one of Georgias most unique sites for natural communities, will be celebrated in an, The dedication, featuring local, state and federal officials and representatives from area businesses and schools, is set for, The upgrades include a nearly two-mile trail with educational signage, a kiosk, a sandhill pond observation deck, parking areas, a small-craft boat ramp, and measures to restore and protect habitats. Visit https://www.weather.gov/owp/operations for access to new EXPERIMENTAL products and services from the National Water Center: National Hydrologic Discussion, Area Hydrologic Discussion, Flood Hazard Outlook and the National Water Center Visualization Services, a suite of geospatial services depicting River Forecast Center and National Water Model information. The Ohoopee River is great for fishing daytrips or for overnight trips. This has a sand boat ramp on river left, upstream side of the bridge. Only ten minutes from Swainsboro, Flat Creek Lodge offers an unforgettable experience. No have been reported on Ohoopee River yet. The DNR Wildlife Resources Division also cooperates in managing an adjacent tract owned by The Nature Conservancy and a nearby U.S. Browse Map. iPhone and Android users have a great tool for the woods and on the water. Wildlife is varied and plentiful throughout the wide bottomland swamp corridor that cradles the Ohoopee along its serpentine course. From Downtown Swainsboro, take US 80 west for approximately 6 miles. A$106,500 grantfrom thefederal Recreational Trails Programkick-started the work. 1 Review. The Ohoopee River rises in Washington County, about 2 miles (3 km) south of Tennille, and flows generally southeastwardly, through or along the boundaries of Johnson, Emanuel, Treutlen, Candler, Toombs and Tattnall Counties. Trip notes and comments (paddlers, good stuff, bad stuff, river level, lunch stop, etc): Paddlers were Lamar Phillips, Buddy Goolsby in sea kayaks and Dickie Tillman in a solo canoe. Telephone systems spread throughout Bulloch Co. Take control of controlling tantrums with controls of your own, Dover & Statesboro Telegraph Co. bring phone service, High School Highlights Portal in Elite-8 matchup, High School Highlights Portal vs Randolph Clay state 2023, High School Highlights - Portal state basketball advances. To protect these resources, vehicular access is limited and no ATVs or horses are allowed on the property. There are plenty of landings to pitch camp, and there are actually some sand bar ridges out even at this high river. There is an interpretive hiking trail on the Old McLeods Bridge Tract of this four-tract WMA. Important Legacy real-time page. In the river's upper reaches, a canopy of trees and vines almost always covers the water, with dazzling rays of sunlight dancing around you. Initial water level was 250 cfs and 3.5' on Reidsville gauge. guest-paddler, A self-supported trip created by The dam height varies from about 2' on the left to 4' or 5' on the right. Georgias popular Youth Birding Competition returns to its roots this year while still offering the wider timeframe for birding adopted during the pandemic. Submit Boat Launch. Project partners hope the newly-finished features will draw more people to experience, and gain an appreciation for, the natural wonder that is Ohoopee Dunes. Just under 300 anglers reeled in a Georgia Angler Award last year. from $2,699 00 from. Important Legacy real-time page. One 15' tandem Old Town Pathfinder canoe, one solo touring kayak, one tandem kayak. At the Swainsboro gage it was reading 11.9/500 cfs and the Reidsville gage was 7.9/1200 cfs. The dedication, featuring local, state and federal officials and representatives from area businesses and schools, is set for 10:30 a.m. in the trailhead parking lot on Ohoopee Dunes McLeod Bridge Tract. Anyone aware of any ramps that are launch-able right now? The Ohoopee is a great river to do a two or three day overnight trip. This was the only significant sandbar we saw until we got close to hwy 280. Farther down, the Ohoopee opens up to reveal rare views of hardwood swamps and ecologically unique sand hill dunes. This access point is about 1.2 miles below US 280. Meandering along the northeastern edge of Emanuel County, the flow of the Ogeechee River is not regulated by dams like most rivers in Georgia. NOTE: River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time. Much of the Ohoopee has frequent beautiful white sandbars but this section is much more swampy. The channel in this section remains obvious even when the water is out of the banks. The dedication, featuring local, state and federal officials and representatives from area businesses and schools, is set for10:30 a.m.in the trailhead parking lot on Ohoopee Dunes McLeod Bridge Tract. Fish and Wildlife Service parcel. Educational and recreational improvements at Ohoopee Dunes Wildlife Management Area will be celebrated in a ceremony Tuesday at the WMA, near Swainsboro. Flat Creek Lodge is a pristine, woodland retreat set among more than 2,000 acres of east Georgia timber and farmlands. Call 912-536-1121 or visit brownshunting.com for more information. Reclamation; Columbia-Pacific Northwest Region; Hydromet; General Information; CPN Region. There were plenty of sandbars for camping and lounging, and only a few were posted. Located near Adrian on the western side of Emanuel County, you'll find rare views of hardwood swamps, ecologically unique sandhill dunes and vegetation. The following site will give you the river level at Baxley. It may not display this or other websites correctly. The Swainsboro-Emanuel County Chamber of Commerce and Joint Development Authorities offices are located here. 225 cfs and 3.25' by take-out on Monday. October 5, 2014GA 152 to GA 147, 29 miles, class IReidsville gauge read 250 cfs & 3.5'. During the end of the last glacial period, prevailing westerly winds blew sand up from the riverbed where it collected into huge dunes. Copyright 2023, Tattnall County, GA. All Rights Reserved, Print Tattnall County River Landing Rules and Regulations, Human Trafficking Notice in compliance with O.C.G.A. Interpreting hydrographs and NWS watch, warnings, and forecasts, and inundation maps, Survey grade GPS equipment, FEMA flood plain maps, newer USGS topographic maps, Older USGS topographic maps, NGVD29 benchmarks, Older USGS topographic maps, MSL benchmarks. By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. There is no charge to play and it is open to the public year round. I definitely would wait for the river to fall a bunch since now it would be too dangerous, in my opinion. The upper reaches of the river make for an easy high-water trip when the level is over 3,000 cfs/11 feet. Sounds like a blast . But in an empty boat you could go much lower and still have fun, even if occasional dragging is needed. The five tracts total nearly 3,000 acres. NEVER get skunked again: Top baits to keep you catching fish all winter by species. All distances < 5 Miles . (Note IMG_1456 & IMG_1457) We encounter a 2nd river wide strainer about 20 minutes later. which is below Pendelton Creek. There is an interpretive hiking trail on the Old McLeod's Bridge Tract of this four-tract WMA. Put-in: From Lyons, drive northeast on GA 152 to the river. Ohoopee Dunes Wildlife Management Area is an 8,653-acre property located in Emanuel County. Georgias most extensive riverine sandhill formation stretches for 65 miles along the eastern edge of the Ohoopee. 28 Reviews. Versatile and Portable. I walked about 3 miles of the river (up stream of Reidsville) last week it's dry in most places with a few lakes still holding water. 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