At the end of a dirt road in the woods, this bucolic boat ramp is a great place to put in for a 6.65-mile paddle downstream on the subtropical blackwater Withlacoochee River, past cypress knees, tupelo trees, and wild azaleas in the spring.
Alligators are not often seen here, but turtles are common.
You might see a great blue heron.
Paddle time will vary from about 3.5 hours if the water level is good, to dragging the boat if it's too low (2.0' or 85.5' NAVD88), to very fast if it's high (highest safe 10.5' or 94' NAVD88), or on the Quitman USGS gauge at US 84.
If the parking lot is flooded, come back another day.
Ramp: Concrete boat ramp in 2 acre park , PARKING: Free, PICNIC AREA
Photo: John S. Quarterman, 2019-06-16, during PaddleGA2019.
http://wwals.net/maps/withlacoochee-river-water-trail/wrwt-map/wrwt-access/#Knights-Ferry-Boat-Ramp
Keep your distance from other people.
Practicing social distancing is still essential. Only go to the beach if you are able to keep 6 feet or 2 meters away from others. Follow the instructions provided by your local health authorities. If your community has asked that you remain indoors and away from others, do so. Spending a day in any crowded place is the worst thing we can do for our most vulnerable right now and will counter our efforts to curb the virus’s spread.
- Failed to meet water quality standards
Current Status
Keep your distance from other people.
Practicing social distancing is still essential. Only go to the beach if you are able to keep 6 feet or 2 meters away from others. Follow the instructions provided by your local health authorities. If your community has asked that you remain indoors and away from others, do so. Spending a day in any crowded place is the worst thing we can do for our most vulnerable right now and will counter our efforts to curb the virus’s spread.
- Failed to meet water quality standards
- Current Status
At the end of a dirt road in the woods, this bucolic boat ramp is a great place to put in for a 6.65-mile paddle downstream on the subtropical blackwater Withlacoochee River, past cypress knees, tupelo trees, and wild azaleas in the spring.
Alligators are not often seen here, but turtles are common.
You might see a great blue heron.
Paddle time will vary from about 3.5 hours if the water level is good, to dragging the boat if it's too low (2.0' or 85.5' NAVD88), to very fast if it's high (highest safe 10.5' or 94' NAVD88), or on the Quitman USGS gauge at US 84.
If the parking lot is flooded, come back another day.
Ramp: Concrete boat ramp in 2 acre park , PARKING: Free, PICNIC AREA
Photo: John S. Quarterman, 2019-06-16, during PaddleGA2019.
http://wwals.net/maps/withlacoochee-river-water-trail/wrwt-map/wrwt-access/#Knights-Ferry-Boat-Ramp
