Lloyd Shoals Park

Lloyd Shoals Park provides access to Lake Jackson on the Ocmulgee River in Butts County, Georgia. This is a large river system with a drainage area of 6030 square miles and an average flow of over 6250 cubic feet per second, making it a significant waterway in the region. The lake itself offers a more stable water environment compared to the moving river sections, with an average gradient of 1.7 feet per mile across the entire river system.

Boaters and paddlers using this access point should be aware that while Lake Jackson provides calmer conditions than the main river channel, the Ocmulgee River is classified as a Stream Order 7 large river with moderate current velocity averaging 3.08 feet per second. The water elevation at this location is approximately 24.90 meters above sea level. This site serves as a convenient launch point for exploring the lake and accessing sections of the Ocmulgee River system.

The access point is located in central Georgia with straightforward coordinates for GPS navigation. Visitors should plan accordingly for conditions typical of a large river system and may want to check current water conditions before launching, as flow rates can vary seasonally.