Kayaking Buford Dam to McGinnis Ferry Ramp on the Chattahoochee River

Kayaking the Chattahoochee River - Buford Dam to McGinnis Ferry

This video details kayaking the Chattahoochee River between Buford Dam to McGinnis Ferry Road. This is an all day paddle. There are two river access points in between these two locations, HWY 20 and Settles Bridge, so the trip can be broken up into half day trips.

This stretch of river provides on of the best trout fisheries in the state of Georgia. The Georgia State Record Brown Trout was caught at 20 Rock, just above the HWY 20 Bridge.

Water levels are subject to change. Always check to water release information provided by the Army Corps of Engineers. Here’s more information on the Buford Dam Water Release – https://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/conditions.htm

There is a phone number with a recording for water release schedule for Buford Dam –

770-945-1466, or toll free 1-855-DAM-FLOW (1-855-326-3569)

Also of note, be sure to check the Bacteria Levels of the Chattahoochee River before you or your pets come in contact with the water –

https://www2.usgs.gov/water/southatlantic/ga/bacteria/index.php

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