The Altamaha River Partnership is a coalition of state, regional, and local
representatives formed in 1998 to promote nature-based tourism and
associated economic development opportunities within 11 counties bordering
the Altamaha River. Participating counties include Appling, Glynn, Jeff Davis,
Long, McIntosh, Montgomery, Tattnall, Telfair, Toombs, Wayne, and Wheeler
and cities of Alamo, Baxley, Brunswick, Darien, Hazelhurst, Jesup, Ludowici,
Mount Vernon, Reidsville, and Vidalia.
Each county offers visitors a unique aspect of the river's abundant natural
resources as it flows through south central
Georgia to the Atlantic Ocean.
Please consider joining the Altamaha River Partnership! Click here for details.
Please check with the chambers of
commerce and visitors centers listed below for more information on how you
can experience firsthand the abundance of natural beauty, history, and
culture in this region.
Just over 100 miles long, the Altamaha River is formed by the confluence of
the Ocmulgee and Oconee Rivers just east of Lumber City. Critical habitat
is found here for bald eagles, swallow-tailed kites and red-cockaded woodpeckers.
The waterway is flush with wildlife, and not the first man-made dam. Boat
ramps and landings facilities are located in each county as well as a range
of services from bait and tackle shops to picnic areas and marked hiking
trails.
~ Take time to meander Georgia's Altamaha River Trail ~
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The Altamaha River has been designated by The Nature Conservancy as one of the 75 "Last Great Places" in the world,
and you can explore this magnificent ecosystem on your own or with local outfitters and guides who can help arrange a
paddling or fishing trip for
you and your group.
Lodging and camping accommodations are available
throughout the region, along with restaurants offering the best in country
cooking. From roadside farm-fresh vegetable stands to antique shops, you'll
discover many unique treasures on the highways and byways of this region -
just far enough from the big cities, yet close enough for a comfortable
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~ Altamaha River Canoe Trail Map ~
(pdf file 687k)
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ALTAMAHA RIVER EVENTS
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2007 Calendar
March 24, 2007 - Scottish Heritage Days - Fort King George Historic Site, Darien
For more info call (912) 437-4770.
March 31, 2007 - Big Cat Quest
A $10,500.00 trail-Team Event! -
Tournament Location: Hazlehurst, GA;
Tournament Boundaries: You must launch your boat in Jeff Davis County. You may fish all water accessible from the river;
First year at a site known for huge flathead cats! For more info contact Hazlehurst-Jeff Davis Board of Tourism, (912) 375-4543 or hjdtour@bellsouth.net,
www.hazlehurst-jeffdavis.com, or for more info.
April 14, 2007 - Altamaha River Run - Wayne County Board of Tourism
Explore the Altamaha River on this 16 mile family paddle with experienced guides. For registration forms, shuttle information, and othe info go to:
www.waynetourism.com or call Heather Altman 912-427-2028.
2007 Tales From the Altamaha Folk-Life Play - Lyons, Georgia
Performance Dates:
April 19 - 21, 24 - 28, 2007;
Group Rates Available -
Call 912-526-6445 for More Information.
ORDER TICKETS EARLY!
April 25 - 29, 2007 - Vidalia Onion Festival - Vidalia, Georgia
For information contact
Vidalia Area Convention and Visitors Bureau,
100 Vidalia Sweet Onion Drive, Vidalia GA 30474,
912-538-8687, 912-538-8690;
www.vidaliaga.com,
tourism@vidaliaga.com
May 5 & 6, 2007 - Wayne County Board of Tourism Catfish Tournament
An open event on the Altamaha River, for more info go to:
hyeomans@waynechamber.com,
www.waynecatfest.org.
May 19, 2007 - Appling County Bass Tournament
For more info contact Baxley-Appling County Board of Tourism
305 W. Parker St., Hwy. 341, P.O. Box 537,
Baxley, GA 31515,
912-367-7731
www.baxley.org.
June 2, 2007 - Altamaha River Rat Run - Baxley, GA
Sponsored by the Baxley-Appling County Board of Tourism.
www.baxley.org for more information.
July 21, 2007 - Appling County Bass Tournament
For more info contact Baxley-Appling County Board of Tourism
305 W. Parker St., Hwy. 341, P.O. Box 537,
Baxley, GA 31515,
912-367-7731
www.baxley.org.
August 18, 2007 - Appling County Bass Tournament
For more info contact Baxley-Appling County Board of Tourism
305 W. Parker St., Hwy. 341, P.O. Box 537,
Baxley, GA 31515,
912-367-7731
www.baxley.org.
September 15, 2007 - Appling County Bass Tournament
For more info contact Baxley-Appling County Board of Tourism
305 W. Parker St., Hwy. 341, P.O. Box 537,
Baxley, GA 31515,
912-367-7731
www.baxley.org.
September 29, 2007 - Altamaha Fall Canoe Paddle/FONT>
Sponsored by the Baxley-Appling County Board of Tourism
& Hazlehurst-Jeff Davis County Board of Tourism. Meet at Town's Bluff Landing in Jeff Davis County at 8:00 a.m. and conclude at
Deenšs Landing in Appling County.
Bring your canoes, kayaks, lifejackets, sunscreen, sack lunch and drinks.
Shuttle service will be provided.
For canoe and kayak rentals, call 912-594-8379 or 912-594-8545 Charlie Ford or Scott Taylor at Three Rivers Outdoors or email
cjford@altamaha.net, or t3video@pstel.net,
www.baxley.org for more information. Click for registration form. (pdf file).
November 3, 2007 - Brunswick Arts & Antiques Street Fair, Brunswick, Georgia
Enjoy 2 days of shopping, music and sampling the delicious cuisine at Brunswick's 3rd Annual Street Fair,
celebrating Historic Downtown Brunswick. For more info call (912) 265-4032, www.brunswickgeorgia.net.
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For more information, please contact the centers listed below
Or Click Here
for a List of Local Businesses Throughout the Region!
Baxley-Appling County Board of Tourism
305 W. Parker St., Hwy. 341, P.O. Box 537,
Baxley, GA 31515,
912-367-7731
www.baxley.org,
ktharpe@bellsouth.net
Brunswick & The Golden Isles Visitors Bureau
4 Glynn Ave.,
Brunswick, GA 31520,
800-933-2627,
912-265-0620
www.bgivb.com,
visitorsbureau@bgivb.com
Hazlehurst-Jeff Davis Tourism
95 E. Jarman St.,P O Box 546
Hazlehurst, Georgia 31539,
912-375-4543 /
fax 912-375-7948
www.hazlehurst-jeffdavis.com,
hjdtour@bellsouth.net
Long County
P. O. Box 476,
Ludowici, GA 31316-0476.
912-545-2143
McIntosh Co. Chamber of Commerce
105 Ft. King George Dr.,
Darien, GA 31305,
912-437-6684
www.mcintoshcounty.com,
mcintosh@mcintoshcounty.com
Montgomery & Toombs County Chamber of Commerce
P. O. Box 362,
Mt. Vernon, GA 30445,
912-583-4676
www.toombsmontgomerychamber.com,
johnnyc@toombschamber.com
Greater Tattnall Chamber of Commerce
120 Brazell St.,
Reidsville, GA 30453,
912-557-6323
greatertattnall@cybersouth.com
Telfair County Chamber of Commerce
120 E. Oak St.,
McRae, GA 31055,
229-868-6365
www.telfairco.com,
telfair@planttel.net
Vidalia Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
100 Vidalia Sweet Onion Drive, Vidalia GA 30474,
912-538-8687, 912-538-8690
www.vidaliaga.com,
tourism@vidaliaga.com
Wayne County Tourism Board
124 NW Broad St.,
Jesup, GA 31545,
912-427-2028
www.waynetourism.com
Wheeler County Chamber of Commerce
113 West Railroad Street,
Alamo, GA 30411,
912-568-7808
Links:
Georgia Fishing & Hunting/Rivers in Georgia
Altamaha Riverkeeper
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