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The Altamaha River offers an abundance of activities for people of all ages. Bring your children, significant other, or come by yourself and enjoy a relaxing day of fishing, bird watching, kayaking, and more. Bring your boat and spend an afternoon on a sandbar! Nature at its best. The Altamaha River meanders through 11 counties in South Georgia giving you unlimited opportunities to get on the river!
Each county offers visitors a unique aspect of the river's abundant natural resources as it flows through southeastern Georgia to the Atlantic Ocean. Read about the river's history here.
Each county offers visitors a unique aspect of the river's abundant natural resources as it flows through southeastern Georgia to the Atlantic Ocean. Read about the river's history here.
Just over 135 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.
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 day's outing no matter what your destination may be.
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 day's outing no matter what your destination may be.