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Access Site GA

Half Moon Landing

Ocmulgee River

Source: georgia_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago

City: Abbeville, GA
County: Wilcox County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 32.00086502, -83.29566504
Air Temp: --
Location
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Whitewater Runs on Ocmulgee River
2 runs
There are no whitewater runs within 50 miles of this access site.
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Half Moon Landing is a boat ramp providing access to the Ocmulgee River in Abbeville, Wilcox County, Georgia. The Ocmulgee River is a large, mature waterway classified as a Stream Order 7 river with significant flow characteristics. At this location, paddlers and boaters can expect moderate current conditions with an average velocity of 3.08 feet per second and a gentle average gradient of 1.7 feet per mile. The river has substantial depth and volume, with an average flow of over 6,200 cubic feet per second, making it suitable for various watercraft.

The Ocmulgee River drains an area of approximately 6,030 square miles and extends 256.55 miles in total length. From the Half Moon Landing access point, boaters are positioned roughly 390 miles upstream from the river's mouth. The river's elevation change of 445 feet across its entire length indicates a generally gradual descent through the region. This access point serves as a practical launch location for both recreational paddlers and motorboat operators seeking to explore this significant Georgia waterway.
Amenities
parking