City: Suwanee, GA
County: Forsyth County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 34.05158020, -84.09871927
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Chattahoochee River
9 runs (7 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)
Downstream from here (9.9 mi to put-in)
5.5 - Jones Bridge Park. Park and play.
0.3 mi
5 ft/mi
I-II+(III)
Downstream from here (25.9 mi to put-in)
6 - Metro Hooch - Powers Ferry to West Pallisades/Paces Mill
2.6 mi
II(III)
Downstream from here (29.0 mi to put-in)
7 - The Wave - Upstream of Atlanta Road
0.0 mi
8 ft/mi
I-II(III)
Upstream from here (5.2 mi from take-out)
5 - Middle Hooch - Buford Dam to Highway 20
2.4 mi
15 ft/mi
II(III)
Upstream from here (39.4 mi from take-out)
4 - Duncan Bridge to Belton Bridge (Lake Lanier)
10.4 mi
II-III
Upstream from here (47.1 mi from take-out)
3.14 - Upper Hooch - GA Route 115 to Duncan Bridge Road
4.1 mi
25 ft/mi
I-II
Upstream from here (48.2 mi from take-out)
2 - Robertson to GA Route 115
17.3 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 McGinnis Ferry boat ramp provides access to the Chattahoochee River, a major headwater stream with a total length of 435 miles and an average flow of over 20,000 cubic feet per second. This launch site is suitable for power boats, canoes, kayaks, rafts, and tubes. The small parking area may fill up quickly, so arrive early, especially on weekends.
The Chattahoochee River in this section has an average gradient of 7.7 feet per mile, creating some rocky shoals and moderate current. Paddlers should be prepared for these conditions and check the latest E. coli levels before launching, as high counts may limit or prohibit water contact. The river is part of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, which offers numerous access points and recreational opportunities upstream and downstream of McGinnis Ferry.
The Chattahoochee River in this section has an average gradient of 7.7 feet per mile, creating some rocky shoals and moderate current. Paddlers should be prepared for these conditions and check the latest E. coli levels before launching, as high counts may limit or prohibit water contact. The river is part of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, which offers numerous access points and recreational opportunities upstream and downstream of McGinnis Ferry.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
Located within
Lake Sidney Lanier
Located within