Idle Hour Boat Ramp is a public boat ramp in Valley, AL. The managing agency is Georgia Power. There's no launch fee according to the map data. Paddlers use it as well. If it's full, Valley Park Boat Ramp in Valley is under 1 mile away.
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Valley, AL |
| Surface | asphalt |
| Launch fee | free |
| Trailers | trailers allowed |
| Managed by | Georgia Power |
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How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Shore, dock and ramp launches step by step, plus the cart that ends the long carry from the car.
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Idle Hour Boat Ramp is in Valley, Alabama. Open the map link to see where Idle Hour Boat Ramp sits on the shore.
Launching at Idle Hour Boat Ramp costs nothing, going by the map data.
Yes, Idle Hour Boat Ramp is listed as suitable for kayaks and canoes too. Launch from the side so trailers can use the lane.
The map data names Georgia Power as the operator of Idle Hour Boat Ramp.
Valley Park Boat Ramp in Valley (under 1 mile), Blanton Creek Boat Ramp in Valley (1.7 miles) and Long Bridge Boat Ramp in Columbus (2.4 miles).
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