City: Columbus, GA
County: Muscogee County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 32.44480000, -84.97704000
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Chattahoochee River
9 runs (1 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
Downstream from here Upstream from here
Downstream from here Upstream from here
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
II(III)
102 mi away
7 - The Wave - Upstream of Atlanta Road
0.0 mi
8 ft/mi
I-II+(III)
105 mi away
6 - Metro Hooch - Powers Ferry to West Pallisades/Paces Mill
2.6 mi
I(II)
119 mi away
5.5 - Jones Bridge Park. Park and play.
0.3 mi
5 ft/mi
I-II(III)
131 mi away
5 - Middle Hooch - Buford Dam to Highway 20
2.4 mi
15 ft/mi
II(III)
164 mi away
4 - Duncan Bridge to Belton Bridge (Lake Lanier)
10.4 mi
II-III
172 mi away
3.14 - Upper Hooch - GA Route 115 to Duncan Bridge Road
4.1 mi
25 ft/mi
I-II
174 mi away
2 - Robertson to GA Route 115
17.3 mi
II-IV
178 mi away
1 - USFS Road 44 to Robertson
7.4 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Rotary Park in Columbus provides access to the Chattahoochee River, a major waterway with significant flow and current. The river at this location is part of a large drainage system covering 16,250 square miles, with an average flow of over 20,000 cubic feet per second and velocities around 7.37 feet per second. This indicates a strong, moving current that paddlers should respect and prepare for accordingly. The Chattahoochee River at Columbus is a substantial waterway suitable for various water activities, though boaters should be aware of the consistent current and plan their trips accordingly.
This access point serves the local Columbus boating community and provides entry to a major river system. Given the river's characteristics as a large stream order waterway with significant flow, users should have appropriate skills for river navigation. The average gradient and current velocity suggest this is suitable for experienced paddlers and motorboats that can handle moving water conditions. Water levels and conditions may vary seasonally, so checking current conditions before launching is recommended.
Rotary Park's location in Columbus makes it a convenient access point for exploring the Chattahoochee River. Boaters and paddlers using this facility should be prepared for the river's substantial flow and plan accordingly for their return trip or takeout location.
This access point serves the local Columbus boating community and provides entry to a major river system. Given the river's characteristics as a large stream order waterway with significant flow, users should have appropriate skills for river navigation. The average gradient and current velocity suggest this is suitable for experienced paddlers and motorboats that can handle moving water conditions. Water levels and conditions may vary seasonally, so checking current conditions before launching is recommended.
Rotary Park's location in Columbus makes it a convenient access point for exploring the Chattahoochee River. Boaters and paddlers using this facility should be prepared for the river's substantial flow and plan accordingly for their return trip or takeout location.