Spann's

Spann's boat ramp provides access to the upper Choctawhatchee River in southeastern Alabama. The ramp is located on a small bluff overlooking the river, which is a major waterway flowing for over 140 miles through the region.

This section of the Choctawhatchee is generally navigable for power boats, though the river can be quite shallow at low water levels. For paddlers, the river offers a remote, wilderness-like experience with minimal development along the banks. Access points like Spann's tend to be quite isolated, so it's a good idea for kayakers and canoeists to coordinate shuttling and secure parking with a local outfitter.

The Choctawhatchee has a total elevation drop of 157 feet as it flows towards the Gulf of Mexico, with an average gradient of just 1.1 feet per mile. Its average flow rate is over 7,700 cubic feet per second, making it a substantial river suitable for a range of boating activities when water levels are adequate.