City: GA
County: Cobb
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 33.94551449, -84.40407415
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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
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I-II+(III)
Downstream from here (4.0 mi to put-in)
6 - Metro Hooch - Powers Ferry to West Pallisades/Paces Mill
2.6 mi
II(III)
Downstream from here (8.8 mi to put-in)
7 - The Wave - Upstream of Atlanta Road
0.0 mi
8 ft/mi
I(II)
Upstream from here (12.0 mi from take-out)
5.5 - Jones Bridge Park. Park and play.
0.3 mi
5 ft/mi
I-II(III)
Upstream from here (24.8 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)
60 mi away
4 - Duncan Bridge to Belton Bridge (Lake Lanier)
10.4 mi
I-II
69 mi away
2 - Robertson to GA Route 115
17.3 mi
II-III
68 mi away
3.14 - Upper Hooch - GA Route 115 to Duncan Bridge Road
4.1 mi
25 ft/mi
II-IV
70 mi away
1 - USFS Road 44 to Robertson
7.4 mi
II-III+(IV)
108 mi away
8 - Metro Columbus/Phenix City
1.9 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The Johnson Ferry boat ramp provides easy access to the Chattahoochee River for kayakers, canoeists, and small boaters. Located in Cobb County, Georgia, the ramp is part of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, a network of parks and natural areas along the river.
The Chattahoochee is a wide, slow-moving river at this location, making it well-suited for leisurely paddling, motor boating, and other water recreation. The ramp is a concrete structure approximately 20 feet wide, accommodating various hand-launched watercraft. Ample parking is available nearby for vehicles and boat trailers.
This access point is an excellent starting or ending point for river trips, with scenic views and a covered pavilion for relaxing. Paddlers can explore the river's calm waters and rocky shoals, while boaters can cruise upstream or downstream. Whether you're seeking a peaceful paddle or a day on the water, the Johnson Ferry boat ramp provides a convenient gateway to the Chattahoochee River's natural beauty.
The Chattahoochee is a wide, slow-moving river at this location, making it well-suited for leisurely paddling, motor boating, and other water recreation. The ramp is a concrete structure approximately 20 feet wide, accommodating various hand-launched watercraft. Ample parking is available nearby for vehicles and boat trailers.
This access point is an excellent starting or ending point for river trips, with scenic views and a covered pavilion for relaxing. Paddlers can explore the river's calm waters and rocky shoals, while boaters can cruise upstream or downstream. Whether you're seeking a peaceful paddle or a day on the water, the Johnson Ferry boat ramp provides a convenient gateway to the Chattahoochee River's natural beauty.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
Located within
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
Located within
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
Located within
Amenities
parking
restrooms