The last stop on the Alapaha River Water Trail is on the Suwannee River: Gibson Park Ramp, in a county park of Hamilton County, Florida. Much of the year those last 17.95 river miles are dry down from Jennings Bluff Launch. But in the rainy season (winter) sometimes the Alapaha is high and fast and it's a quick paddle to the Suwannee and a very short upstream to Gibson Park Ramp.
The location is also known as Noble's Ferry.
The concrete boat ramp is great for a short paddle upstream under the CR 249 bridge to the Alapaha Rise,
a spring where Alapaha River water comes back up after twenty miles underground and three days later.
Downstream, it's only 4.6 miles to CR 141 Ramp, also known as Suwannee River Campsites Ramp.
Another 2.7 miles (6.3 total) brings you to Suwannee River State Park Ramp,
just above the Withlacoochee River Confluence. There are springs and sinks along the way.
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
The last stop on the Alapaha River Water Trail is on the Suwannee River: Gibson Park Ramp, in a county park of Hamilton County, Florida. Much of the year those last 17.95 river miles are dry down from Jennings Bluff Launch. But in the rainy season (winter) sometimes the Alapaha is high and fast and it's a quick paddle to the Suwannee and a very short upstream to Gibson Park Ramp.
The location is also known as Noble's Ferry.
The concrete boat ramp is great for a short paddle upstream under the CR 249 bridge to the Alapaha Rise,
a spring where Alapaha River water comes back up after twenty miles underground and three days later.
Downstream, it's only 4.6 miles to CR 141 Ramp, also known as Suwannee River Campsites Ramp.
Another 2.7 miles (6.3 total) brings you to Suwannee River State Park Ramp,
just above the Withlacoochee River Confluence. There are springs and sinks along the way.
