Good put-in for an 8.9-mile paddle downstream past springs and rapids to the GA-FL state line on the subtropical blackwater Withlacoochee River.
Concrete boat ramp in 1 acre park. PARKING: Free, PICNIC AREA.
You may see an otter; you will very likely see turtles and many fish.
In the summer you may see the swamp rosemallow that blooms only one day per bloom in June.
In the spring you will see red maple and wild azalea.
Buzzards will follow you, but don't worry: the alligators are more scared of you.
Don't miss McIntyre Spring, on the right, about halfway down.
It's one of only six second-magnitude springs in Georgia, and another is farther along: Arnold Springs.
Paddle times will vary from nope when the parking lot is flooded, very fast if the water is near the highest safe of 10.5' or 94' NAVD on the Quitman (US 84) gauge, or dragging the boat if it's below 1.8' or 85.25' NAVD.
Photos: top, Suzy Hall, John S. Quarterman.
http://wwals.net/maps/withlacoochee-river-water-trail/wrwt-map/wrwt-access/#Nankin-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.
- Passed water quality tests 60-95% of the time
Historical 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.
- Passed water quality tests 60-95% of the time
- Historical Status
Good put-in for an 8.9-mile paddle downstream past springs and rapids to the GA-FL state line on the subtropical blackwater Withlacoochee River.
Concrete boat ramp in 1 acre park. PARKING: Free, PICNIC AREA.
You may see an otter; you will very likely see turtles and many fish.
In the summer you may see the swamp rosemallow that blooms only one day per bloom in June.
In the spring you will see red maple and wild azalea.
Buzzards will follow you, but don't worry: the alligators are more scared of you.
Don't miss McIntyre Spring, on the right, about halfway down.
It's one of only six second-magnitude springs in Georgia, and another is farther along: Arnold Springs.
Paddle times will vary from nope when the parking lot is flooded, very fast if the water is near the highest safe of 10.5' or 94' NAVD on the Quitman (US 84) gauge, or dragging the boat if it's below 1.8' or 85.25' NAVD.
Photos: top, Suzy Hall, John S. Quarterman.
http://wwals.net/maps/withlacoochee-river-water-trail/wrwt-map/wrwt-access/#Nankin-Boat-Ramp
