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Distances are approximate river miles. They do not tell you how long a trip will take.
Etowah River About 6 miles
Hardin Bridge to Neel’s Landing Two county-listed public canoe/kayak access points near Kingston.
Canoe / kayak
This is a paddling route, not a verified tubing recommendation. Allatoona releases can affect the lower Etowah; check the gauge and launch conditions.
Start here Hardin Bridge launch 556 Hardin Bridge Road, Kingston, GA Open start map Getting back: Arrange your own two-vehicle shuttle or confirm an outfitter’s service for these exact landings.
Access, fees & opening hours Start · Hardin Bridge launch
Entry Canoe/kayak launch; ramp or steps not confirmed.
Carry Carry distance and surface not confirmed.
Restrooms Not confirmed.
Fees Current fees not confirmed. Check posted rules or ask the county.
Gate / hours Confirm current opening and parking rules before the shuttle. Finish · Neel’s Landing
Entry Canoe/kayak landing; ramp or steps not confirmed.
Carry Carry distance and surface not confirmed.
Restrooms Not confirmed.
Fees Current fees not confirmed. Check posted rules or ask the county.
Gate / hours Confirm current opening and parking rules before the shuttle. Published route & mileage Etowah River About 8 miles
Leake Mounds launch to Euharlee Road A longer canoe/kayak option from Cartersville to the public landing at Dobson Drive.
Canoe / kayak
Floyd’s is private and is not your default take-out. Confirm the Euharlee Road landing and allow time for stops and slow water.
Start here Leake Mounds / West Avenue launch 1540 West Avenue, Cartersville, GA Open start map Finish here Euharlee Road landing 22 Dobson Drive SW, Euharlee, GA Open finish map Getting back: Leave the return vehicle at Euharlee Road after checking the landing, then drive to the West Avenue launch.
Access, fees & opening hours Start · Leake Mounds / West Avenue launch
Entry Canoe/kayak launch; ramp or steps not confirmed.
Carry Carry distance and surface not confirmed.
Restrooms Not confirmed.
Fees Current fees not confirmed. Check posted rules or ask the city.
Gate / hours Confirm current opening and parking rules. Finish · Euharlee Road landing
Entry Canoe/kayak landing; ramp or steps not confirmed.
Carry Carry distance and surface not confirmed.
Restrooms Not confirmed.
Fees Current fees not confirmed. Check posted rules or ask the county.
Gate / hours Confirm current opening and parking rules. Published route & mileage Find the right entrance
Public access points Show access map Map searches identify named places; confirm the entrance and follow posted signs. Public access can still require a fee. Opening the map requests OpenStreetMap tiles.
1 Hardin Bridge launchPublic canoe/kayak launch listed by Keep Bartow Beautiful.
Open map search Address, facilities & source 556 Hardin Bridge Road, Kingston, GA
Entry Canoe/kayak launch; ramp or steps not confirmed.
Carry Carry distance and surface not confirmed.
Restrooms Not confirmed.
Fees Current fees not confirmed. Check posted rules or ask the county.
Gate / hours Confirm current opening and parking rules before the shuttle. Restrooms and current parking capacity not confirmed; plan ahead.
Pin: Approximate launch area from the county directory’s linked map; not a surveyed bank entry. Location source
Official access listing 2 Neel’s LandingPublic canoe/kayak landing listed by Keep Bartow Beautiful.
Open map search Address, facilities & source 11 Macedonia Road, Kingston, GA
Entry Canoe/kayak landing; ramp or steps not confirmed.
Carry Carry distance and surface not confirmed.
Restrooms Not confirmed.
Fees Current fees not confirmed. Check posted rules or ask the county.
Gate / hours Confirm current opening and parking rules before the shuttle. Restrooms and current parking capacity not confirmed; plan ahead.
Pin: Launch location from the county directory’s linked map. Location source
Official access listing 3 Leake Mounds / West Avenue launchPublic canoe/kayak launch. Use the river launch rather than the nearby interpretive-trail parking.
Open map search Address, facilities & source 1540 West Avenue, Cartersville, GA
Entry Canoe/kayak launch; ramp or steps not confirmed.
Carry Carry distance and surface not confirmed.
Restrooms Not confirmed.
Fees Current fees not confirmed. Check posted rules or ask the city.
Gate / hours Confirm current opening and parking rules. Check current parking and restroom provision before leaving home.
Pin: Canoe/kayak launch pin from the county directory’s linked map, distinct from Leake Mounds trail. Location source
Official access listing 4 Euharlee Road landingPublic canoe/kayak landing. This is not Floyd’s private day-use landing.
Open map search Address, facilities & source 22 Dobson Drive SW, Euharlee, GA
Entry Canoe/kayak landing; ramp or steps not confirmed.
Carry Carry distance and surface not confirmed.
Restrooms Not confirmed.
Fees Current fees not confirmed. Check posted rules or ask the county.
Gate / hours Confirm current opening and parking rules. Check current parking and restroom provision before leaving home.
Pin: Launch location from the county directory’s linked map. Location source
Official access listing Sam Smith Canoe & Kayak Launch Public city launch for canoes and kayaks. Additional access to investigate; no paired trip mileage is assigned here.
Open map search Address, facilities & source 1257 Douthit Ferry Road, Cartersville, GA 30120
Entry City canoe/kayak launch; entry surface not confirmed.
Carry Carry distance and step-free access not confirmed.
Restrooms None, according to the city listing.
Fees Current launch fees not stated on the city facility page.
Gate / hours City listing: 6 a.m. to dusk; check for temporary changes. Parking, picnic tables and a walking path. The city explicitly lists no restrooms.
No verified coordinate pin; use the named map search and city directions.
Official access listing Keep planning
Bring the day together. Sources, map notes & review date Published sources checked October 27, 2026. Access details have not been confirmed by a site visit or telephone call. This is a selected directory, not every river access point in Georgia. Source review is separate from today’s opening status.
The map shows sourced access areas and park entrances, not a river navigation line. Driving links are named map searches. Approximate mileage comes from the linked park or county guide, not the straight-line map distance. No float duration or beginner suitability is inferred from mileage.
Public launches are separated from private outfitters and private camping. Fees, gate hours, seasonal rentals and river conditions can change. Unknown details remain identified in each listing.
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