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Sandy Hammock is a boat ramp access point on the Ocmulgee River in Pulaski County, Georgia. The Ocmulgee River is a substantial waterway classified as a large river with a stream order of 7, flowing through a drainage area of 6030 square miles. The river maintains an average flow of approximately 6256 cubic feet per second with a moderate gradient of 1.7 feet per mile, creating generally manageable water conditions for most boating activities.
The access point is situated on a river that drops 445 feet in elevation over its 256-mile course from its headwaters to the Altamaha River confluence. With an average velocity of 3.08 feet per second, the Ocmulgee at this location typically supports a variety of recreational boating activities. The river's size and flow characteristics make it suitable for paddling, motorized boating, and fishing. Boaters should be prepared for the river's natural current and varying conditions that may occur seasonally or after heavy rainfall.