Scuffle Bluff

Scuffle Bluff is a boat ramp access point on the Ocmulgee River in Jacksonville, Telfair 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. At this location, paddlers and boaters can expect an average flow of 6256 cubic feet per second with an average velocity of 3.08 feet per second, indicating a moderate current typical of a large southeastern river system.

The river maintains an average gradient of 1.7 feet per mile in this region, which contributes to steady water movement without excessive rapids or whitewater. The Ocmulgee River extends 256.55 miles total and drops 445 feet in elevation from its headwaters to the mouth, placing Scuffle Bluff approximately 390 miles upstream from the river's confluence. This location is suitable for various boating activities including paddling and motorized craft, though the moderate current and river conditions require attention to water flow and navigation.