City: Johns Creek, GA
County: Fulton
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 33.99889621, -84.24782445
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Whitewater Runs on Chattahoochee River
9 runs (5 nearby)Difficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site:
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I(II)
Put-in at this location
5.5 - Jones Bridge Park. Park and play.
0.3 mi
5 ft/mi
I-II+(III)
Downstream from here (15.0 mi to put-in)
6 - Metro Hooch - Powers Ferry to West Pallisades/Paces Mill
2.6 mi
II(III)
Downstream from here (18.5 mi to put-in)
7 - The Wave - Upstream of Atlanta Road
0.0 mi
8 ft/mi
I-II(III)
Upstream from here (13.8 mi from take-out)
5 - Middle Hooch - Buford Dam to Highway 20
2.4 mi
15 ft/mi
II(III)
Upstream from here (49.6 mi from take-out)
4 - Duncan Bridge to Belton Bridge (Lake Lanier)
10.4 mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The Jones Bridge boat ramp on the Chattahoochee River in Johns Creek, Georgia provides convenient access for kayakers, canoeists, and small motorized boaters. The ramp is located at the first parking lot after entering the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.
The Chattahoochee River is a major waterway, classified as a stream order 8, with a total length of nearly 435 miles and a drainage area over 16,000 square miles. At this location, the river has an average flow of over 20,000 cubic feet per second and an average gradient of 7.7 feet per mile, creating rapids and rocky shoals that are popular for whitewater activities. Paddlers should be aware of the river's swift current and plan accordingly.
While the ramp can accommodate trailered boats, the parking lot has limited space for vehicles with trailers, especially on weekends. Visitors without trailers may need to carry their kayaks or canoes approximately 100 yards from the main parking area to the ramp. Overall, the Jones Bridge site provides a convenient launch point to access this scenic stretch of the Chattahoochee River for personal watercraft.
The Chattahoochee River is a major waterway, classified as a stream order 8, with a total length of nearly 435 miles and a drainage area over 16,000 square miles. At this location, the river has an average flow of over 20,000 cubic feet per second and an average gradient of 7.7 feet per mile, creating rapids and rocky shoals that are popular for whitewater activities. Paddlers should be aware of the river's swift current and plan accordingly.
While the ramp can accommodate trailered boats, the parking lot has limited space for vehicles with trailers, especially on weekends. Visitors without trailers may need to carry their kayaks or canoes approximately 100 yards from the main parking area to the ramp. Overall, the Jones Bridge site provides a convenient launch point to access this scenic stretch of the Chattahoochee River for personal watercraft.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
Located within
Lake Sidney Lanier
Located within
Amenities
parking
restrooms