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Access Site GA

Lake Seminole Wildlife Management Area Little Horseshoe Bend

Flint River - Lake Seminole

Source: georgia_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago

City: Bainbridge, GA
County: Decatur County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 30.84369153, -84.65554935
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About This Access Site
Little Horseshoe Bend is a boat access point on the Flint River within the Lake Seminole Wildlife Management Area near Bainbridge, Georgia. This location provides access to a significant stretch of the Flint River system, which is a large river (Stream Order 7) with substantial water flow averaging over 9,000 cubic feet per second. The river in this area has moderate gradient with an average slope of 2.4 feet per mile, creating conditions suitable for various boating activities.

The Flint River at this location offers opportunities for boating, fishing, and paddling activities. With an average velocity of 3.78 feet per second and significant water volume, paddlers should be prepared for moderate current conditions. The river's substantial drainage area of 7,640 square miles ensures consistent water levels for most of the year. Access through a Wildlife Management Area indicates the site is managed for outdoor recreation and wildlife habitat protection.

Boaters using this access point should be aware of the river's current and typical conditions for a large river system. The Wildlife Management Area designation suggests fishing may be a primary activity, and paddlers of intermediate skill levels would be most comfortable with the water conditions typical of this section of the Flint River.