Uchee Creek

The Uchee Creek boat ramp provides access to the Chattahoochee River and the Walter F. George Reservoir in Russell County, Alabama. This is a public access site operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

The Chattahoochee River in this area is part of the Walter F. George Reservoir, a large impoundment with relatively calm, lake-like conditions. This section of the river is suitable for kayaking, canoeing, and small motorized boats. Anglers will find a variety of game fish in the reservoir. Facilities at the site include a concrete boat ramp, but there is no information available on the presence of amenities like a dock, courtesy pier, or restrooms.

Boaters and paddlers should be prepared for variable water levels and conditions on the reservoir. It's advisable to check with the Army Corps of Engineers or local sources for the latest information on launch conditions, water levels, and any temporary closures or restrictions before visiting Uchee Creek. Overall, this access point provides a good launching spot to explore the scenic Chattahoochee River and Walter F. George Reservoir.

Overview
Bluff Creek Campground is situated on the shores of Walter F. George Lake on the Georgia and Alabama border. The lake is a great place to get away for a week, a weekend or just an afternoon.

Boating, swimming, fishing and camping are popular activities.


Click here for a virtual tour of the many facilities at Walter F. George Lake.Recreation
The Chattahoochie River lakes are an...

Overview
Bluff Creek Campground is situated on the shores of Walter F. George Lake on the Georgia and Alabama border. The lake is a great place to get away for a week, a weekend or just an afternoon.

Boating, swimming, fishing and camping are popular activities.


Click here for a virtual tour of the many facilities at Walter F. George Lake.Recreation
The Chattahoochie River lakes are an angler's paradise, where largemouth bass, white bass, hybrids, crappie, channel catfish and bream are found. The lake's 640 miles of shoreline offer many excellent locations for bank fishing, and a boat ramp is conveniently located nearby.


The lake and its surrounding forests provide a great locale for hiking, hunting or simply observing wildlife.Facilities
The campground offers 77 sites with electric and water hookups. Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, laundry facilities, a dump station and fish cleaning station.

A group picnic shelter is available on a first come, first served basis.Natural Features
Walter F. George Lake, sometimes called Lake Eufaula, stretches 85 miles up the Chattahoochee River. Visitors come to relax and play among the natural beauty of the area.

The lands surrounding the lake are forested with dense stands of mixed hardwoods. A wide variety of wildlife is commonly seen, including waterfowl, deer, squirrels, rabbits, eagles, hawks, bobcats and dozens of species of songbirds.
Contact Info
Between 03/14/2025 and 09/14/2025 this location is staffed. Please call (334) 855-2746 to speak with local staff. From 09/14/2025 to 03/15/2026 this location is unstaffed. Please call (229) 768-2516 for general information.
Nearby Attractions
The historic towns of Eufaula, Alabama and Cuthbert, Georgia are nearby. Eufaula boasts more than 20 structures and districts listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Beautiful antebellum mansions are located throughout both towns.

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