Elk River N72

The Elk River N72 boat ramp provides access to the large Elk River in northwestern Alabama. This concrete, single-lane ramp is located on the west shore of the river, just below the Highway 72 bridge near the town of Rogersville.

The Elk River is a substantial waterway, classified as a large river with a total length of over 735 miles and an average flow of nearly 3,730 cubic feet per second. Boaters and paddlers can expect a moderate current, with an average velocity of 4.5 feet per second and an average gradient of 12.7 feet per mile. This access point sits at an elevation of just 0.9 meters, at the northern end of the town of Clendenin.

The ramp area features paved parking and lighting for use day or night. Elk River N72 provides a good launching point for both power boaters and human-powered craft like kayaks and canoes. Paddlers could consider a float trip downstream through the town, starting from this northern access point.