Red Top Mountain State Park Boat Ramp (East), a public boat ramp on Etowah River, is located in Emerson. The drive from Sandy Springs covers roughly 23 miles as the crow flies. Closest alternative: Red Top Mountain State Park Boat Ramp (West) in Emerson (1.5 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Emerson, GA |
| Water | Etowah River |
| Park | Red Top Mountain State Park |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Official Georgia access sites: Georgia Department of Natural Resources.
Etowah River has 8 more public launches besides Red Top Mountain State Park Boat Ramp (East). Etowah River overview
Step by step: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Red Top Mountain State Park Boat Ramp (East) is in Emerson, Georgia. Open the map link to see where Red Top Mountain State Park Boat Ramp (East) sits on the shore.
It gives you access to Etowah River.
We have no fee details for Red Top Mountain State Park Boat Ramp (East), but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
Usually yes, as long as you keep the lane at Red Top Mountain State Park Boat Ramp (East) clear for trailers. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is City of Cartersville Leake Mounds Kayak/Canoe Launch in Cartersville, about 8.3 miles away.
Red Top Mountain State Park Boat Ramp (West) in Emerson (1.5 miles), Seminole Drive in Acworth (5.8 miles) and Blankets Creek Boat Ramp (South) in Woodstock (6.7 miles).
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