Boating
Come to Georgia and discover how our diverse geography offers you a wide variety of boating adventures. You’ll find scenic locations, exciting water sports and some of the best fishing anywhere.
The Georgia mountains truly have it all. You’ll tube down the winding Chattahoochee River, cruise across the scenic Lake Chatuge and enjoy the thrill of whitewater rafting down the Chattooga River, a nationally designated "Wild & Scenic River". Additionally, explore the exciting options of Lake Lanier in Gainesville any time of year - relax among fragrant spring blossoms, view the beautiful colors of the fall leaves or delight in thousands of twinkling holiday lights.
Central Georgia is full of lazy rivers and large lakes that give you ample opportunities to discover Georgia’s distinctive wildlife. This region also offers you a chance enjoy Georgia’s diverse scenery and challenge yourself with your favorite water sports. Whether you want to fish at Florence Marina State Park, relax in the waters of High Falls State Park, or float along the Suwannee River at Stephen C. Foster State Park, the lakes and rivers of central Georgia make for great day trips or overnight camping.
Boating on the coast of Georgia brings you a wide range of experiences. Glide alongside a lazy alligator or a school of dolphins. Negotiate tidal marshes with an abundance of wildlife, moss-laden banks and glorious sunsets. Try your hand at inland kayaking on the Altamaha and Ogeechee rivers and gain unique perspective on Georgia’s biodiversity – it’s truly something to be discovered.
Marina’s on Tybee Island, Jekyll Island, Saint Simons Island, Brunswick, and St.Marys all have charters available for hire. These charters will take you fishing or out for a dolphin/eco-tour. Also, Tybee Island, Jekyll Island, Saint Simons Island, Brunswick, St.Marys all have outfitters that rent both Kayaks and Canoes and will take you on a guided tour of either the ocean, the Intercoastal Waterway or the back rivers.
The Okefenokee is crisscrossed by many canoe trails, over 120 miles of trails. It is a major paddlers' destination, with a controlled number of overnight wilderness permits issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. A number of day use canoe and boat trails are available without the need for a permit.
Regardless of your passion, Georgia has the boating resources to make your next water adventure one you’ll never forget.
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Related Sites:
Georgia State Parks
Chattahoochee River
Chattooga River
Florence Marina State Park
High Falls State Park
Stephen C. Foster State Park
Jekyll Island
Tybee Island
Folkston
Waycross
Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge
Altamaha River