Poor Robins Landing

Poor Robins Landing provides boat access to the Savannah River near Newington in Screven County, Georgia. The Savannah River at this location is a major waterway with significant flow, averaging over 12,800 cubic feet per second. The river has a moderate gradient of about 2.2 feet per mile and moves at an average velocity of 6.89 feet per second, making it suitable for motorized boats and experienced paddlers. This section of the river is approximately 293 miles from the river mouth, so paddlers should expect brackish water influences and tidal conditions as the location approaches the coastal plain.

Boaters using Poor Robins Landing should be prepared for a substantial river with considerable current and water movement. The Savannah River's Stream Order 8 classification indicates a major river system with regular boat traffic. Launching here provides access to a well-established waterway with a large drainage basin of over 10,000 square miles. Water conditions will vary seasonally with flow rates, and boaters should be comfortable handling moving water and potential tidal effects.

This location serves as a practical access point for both recreational and fishing activities on the Savannah River. The surrounding area in Screven County offers typical Georgia coastal plain landscape. Paddlers and boaters should check current river conditions and weather before launching, as the Savannah River's significant flow and width require appropriate skill and equipment.