Milledgeville (SR22)

The Milledgeville access point on SR22 provides boat launch access to the Oconee River, a significant waterway in central Georgia. The Oconee River at this location is a large river system with an average flow of approximately 5,146 cubic feet per second and a relatively gentle gradient of 2 feet per mile. This section of the river is located 354 miles upstream from the river mouth and represents a mature stream order 7 waterway with a substantial drainage area of 5,275 square miles. The average water velocity of 2.91 feet per second indicates moderate current conditions typical for this portion of the river.

Paddlers and boaters using the Milledgeville access should be prepared for moving water conditions with a noticeable but manageable current. The river's substantial width and depth at this location generally accommodate a range of watercraft. The elevation at this access point is approximately 25 meters above sea level, with the river dropping roughly 435 feet across its entire 220-mile length. Water conditions are generally suitable for recreational boating, though users should maintain awareness of the consistent current and any potential obstacles or debris that may be present in a river of this size and flow rate.