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Ramp etiquetteBoat ramps in Georgia
205 launches in 100 cities.
The cities with the most launches are Savannah (9), Cumming (8) and Bainbridge (7). See them on the map
Boating in Georgia: who to ask
- Public access sites: Georgia Department of Natural Resources
- Boater education: Anyone born on or after Jan 1, 1998 must complete a Georgia DNR-approved boating course before operating any motorized vessel. Official rule
Source: the state agencies linked above, October 2026. Rules change, so confirm before you go. More: boating license by state.
Lakes and rivers in Georgia
- Chattahoochee River 11
- Etowah River 9
- Altamaha River 6
- Little River 6
- Savannah River 6
- Tugaloo River 6
- Flint River 5
- Chattahoochee River 4
- Chattahoochee River 4
- Ocmulgee River 4
- Ogeechee River 4
- Saint Marys River 4
- Withlacoochee River 4
- Blankets Creek 3
- Lake Lanier 3
- Lake Peachtree 3
- Little River 3
- West Chickamauga Creek 3
Launching in Georgia at a glance
| Boat ramps | 175 |
|---|---|
| Kayak and canoe launches | 16 |
| Fishing piers and access | 16 |
| Marked free | 30 |
The launches in Georgia sit on Chattahoochee River, Etowah River, Little River, Flint River, Savannah River, Ocmulgee River, Altamaha River, Tugaloo River.
Full lists for Chattahoochee River, Etowah River, Altamaha River, Little River, Savannah River, Tugaloo River, Flint River, Chattahoochee River.
Georgia rules to know
- Anyone born on or after Jan 1, 1998 must complete a Georgia DNR-approved boating course before operating any motorized vessel.
For closures and rules check Georgia Department of Natural Resources.
Helpful before you go: what ramps cost, kayak launches and ramp etiquette.
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Life jacket rulesBoat ramps by city
- Savannah9
- Cumming8
- Bainbridge7
- Sparks7
- Peachtree City6
- Blakely5
- Evans5
- Valdosta5
- Augusta4
- Euharlee4
- Hazlehurst4
- Lavonia4
- Athens3
- Clayton3
- Folkston3
- Fort Gaines3
- Hinesville3
- LaGrange3
- Lincolnton3
- Macon3
- Milledgeville3
- Reed Creek3
- Rincon3
- Tybee Island3
- Young Harris3
- Abbeville2
- Albany2
- Atlanta2
- Baxley2
- Cairo2
- Carrollton2
- Cartersville2
- Columbus2
- Cordele2
- Dahlonega2
- Duluth2
- Ellijay2
- Emerson2
- Enigma2
- Fort Oglethorpe2
- Glennville2
- Hogansville2
- Loganville2
- Norcross2
- Richmond Hill2
- Saint Simons Island2
- Woodstock2
- Zebulon2
- Acworth1
- Alpharetta1
- Bloomingdale1
- Blue Ridge1
- Broxton1
- Brunswick1
- Buford1
- Chattahoochee Hills1
- Chickamauga1
- Colquitt1
- Darien1
- Donalsonville1
- Douglasville1
- Elberton1
- Gainesville1
- Gumlog1
- Hahira1
- Hartwell1
- Hawkinsville1
- Holly Springs1
- Homerville1
- Indian Springs1
- Kings Bay Base1
- Kingsland1
- Lakeland1
- Lawrenceville1
- Lookout Mountain1
- Lula1
- Lumber City1
- Lumpkin1
- Marietta1
- McCaysville1
- Oglethorpe1
- Pooler1
- Porterdale1
- Putney1
- Reidsville1
- Ringgold1
- Rome1
- Roswell1
- Shannon1
- Social Circle1
- Soperton1
- Sparta1
- St. Marys1
- Statenville1
- Stockbridge1
- Tallapoosa1
- Twin City1
- Warner Robins1
- Winder1
- Woodbine1
Boat ramps in Georgia: questions and answers
How many public boat ramps and launches are in Georgia?
We list 205 launches in 100 cities across Georgia.
Which lakes and rivers in Georgia have the most boat ramps?
On our map: Chattahoochee River (24), Etowah River (10), Little River (10), Flint River (9), Savannah River (7) and Ocmulgee River (6). The rest are spread over many small lakes and rivers across Georgia.
Are boat ramps in Georgia free?
30 of the 205 launches in Georgia are marked free in the map data. The others may charge, especially in state parks and at Corps lakes.
Where can you launch a kayak in Georgia?
We list 16 kayak and canoe launches in Georgia, for example City of Cartersville Leake Mounds Kayak/Canoe Launch in Cartersville, Floyd's Landing in Cartersville, Lee & Gordon's Mills in Chickamauga and Kelly Bridge Canoe and Kayak Launch in Cumming.
Where are the fishing piers in Georgia?
16 fishing piers and fishing access sites, including Uncle Shed's Fishing Camp in Bloomingdale, Noontootla Creek Farms in Blue Ridge, Little Mulberry Park Fishing Pier in Buford and Dockery Lake in Dahlonega.
Do you need a boating license in Georgia?
Anyone born on or after Jan 1, 1998 must complete a Georgia DNR-approved boating course before operating any motorized vessel. Georgia accepts most NASBLA-approved cards from other states, but check the agency for visitors.
Who manages public boat ramps in Georgia?
Many ramps belong to cities, counties and parks, while the state's network of public access sites is run by Georgia Department of Natural Resources. For Georgia access site rules, the agency's website is the place to look.