Access Site
GA
Garrard Landing Park
Source: georgia_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago
City: Alpharetta, GA
County: Fulton County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 33.97332670, -84.26458826
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Chattahoochee River
9 runs (4 nearby)Difficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site:
Put-in at this location
This location is on the run
Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
Downstream from here Upstream from here
I-II+(III)
Downstream from here (13.3 mi to put-in)
6 - Metro Hooch - Powers Ferry to West Pallisades/Paces Mill
2.6 mi
II(III)
Downstream from here (16.5 mi to put-in)
7 - The Wave - Upstream of Atlanta Road
0.0 mi
8 ft/mi
I(II)
Upstream from here (2.6 mi from take-out)
5.5 - Jones Bridge Park. Park and play.
0.3 mi
5 ft/mi
I-II(III)
Upstream from here (15.8 mi from take-out)
5 - Middle Hooch - Buford Dam to Highway 20
2.4 mi
15 ft/mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
II(III)
52 mi away
4 - Duncan Bridge to Belton Bridge (Lake Lanier)
10.4 mi
I-II
60 mi away
2 - Robertson to GA Route 115
17.3 mi
II-III
59 mi away
3.14 - Upper Hooch - GA Route 115 to Duncan Bridge Road
4.1 mi
25 ft/mi
II-IV
63 mi away
1 - USFS Road 44 to Robertson
7.4 mi
II-III+(IV)
114 mi away
8 - Metro Columbus/Phenix City
1.9 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Garrard Landing Park offers a convenient boat ramp and kayak/canoe launch site for accessing the Chattahoochee River in Alpharetta, Georgia. The Chattahoochee is a major river system, flowing over 400 miles from its headwaters in the North Georgia mountains to the Gulf of Mexico. At this location, the river has an average flow of over 20,000 cubic feet per second and a gradient of 7.7 feet per mile, making it a popular destination for paddlers and boaters.
The National Park Service maintains the boat ramp, which provides direct access to the river. This access point is particularly useful for launching kayaks, canoes, and small motorized watercraft. However, the ramp is closed to vehicle traffic, so paddlers will need to hand-carry their boats to the water's edge. Visitors should also be aware of potential E. coli advisories, as the river's water quality can fluctuate. Before launching, it's recommended to check the current E. coli count at the nearby Medlock Bridge monitoring station.
For those seeking a more serene river experience, the park also offers wooded trails and access points along the shoreline for launching hand-carried boats. Overall, Garrard Landing Park provides a well-maintained and accessible entry point to explore the scenic Chattahoochee River by water.
The National Park Service maintains the boat ramp, which provides direct access to the river. This access point is particularly useful for launching kayaks, canoes, and small motorized watercraft. However, the ramp is closed to vehicle traffic, so paddlers will need to hand-carry their boats to the water's edge. Visitors should also be aware of potential E. coli advisories, as the river's water quality can fluctuate. Before launching, it's recommended to check the current E. coli count at the nearby Medlock Bridge monitoring station.
For those seeking a more serene river experience, the park also offers wooded trails and access points along the shoreline for launching hand-carried boats. Overall, Garrard Landing Park provides a well-maintained and accessible entry point to explore the scenic Chattahoochee River by water.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
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