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Paddle the Chattahoochee in West Georgia

Start with McIntosh Reserve and Chattahoochee Bend. Match the two public access points, then arrange your ride back before launching.

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On the Tallapoosa · a little preparation, a day together.

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Chattahoochee · West GAAbout 5.5 miles

McIntosh Reserve to Chattahoochee Bend

A West Georgia canoe or kayak outing joining a county park with the state park’s day-use ramp.

Canoe / kayak

Tubing is not recommended by Chattahoochee Bend: deep water, submerged limbs, steep banks and few exits.

Start hereMcIntosh Reserve1046 W McIntosh Circle, Whitesburg, GA 30185Open start map
Finish hereChattahoochee Bend · day-use boat rampChattahoochee Bend State Park, Newnan, Georgia · follow signs to the day-use rampOpen finish map

Getting back: Arrange two vehicles or a confirmed private shuttle. Chattahoochee Bend does not provide a shuttle or routine boat rentals.

Access, fees & opening hours

Start · McIntosh Reserve

Entry
County river access; entry surface not confirmed.
Carry
Unloading point and carry distance not confirmed.
Restrooms
Restrooms listed in the park.
Fees
Confirm current day-use and vehicle charges with the county park.
Gate / hours
The county page shows conflicting closing times. Confirm the gate time with the office: 770-830-5879.

Finish · Chattahoochee Bend · day-use boat ramp

Entry
Day-use boat ramp.
Carry
Carry distance and step-free access not confirmed.
Restrooms
Within walking distance of the ramp.
Fees
A Georgia State Parks ParkPass is required for each vehicle; check current charges.
Gate / hours
Confirm gate hours and ramp access with the park before leaving a vehicle: 770-254-7271.
Published route & mileage

Find the right entrance

Public access points

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.

1McIntosh Reserve

Public county park with river access. Ask the office where to unload and leave your shuttle vehicle.

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Address, facilities & source

1046 W McIntosh Circle, Whitesburg, GA 30185

Entry
County river access; entry surface not confirmed.
Carry
Unloading point and carry distance not confirmed.
Restrooms
Restrooms listed in the park.
Fees
Confirm current day-use and vehicle charges with the county park.
Gate / hours
The county page shows conflicting closing times. Confirm the gate time with the office: 770-830-5879.

Restrooms, picnic areas and camping by reservation.

Pin: RiverLands park location; not a surveyed launch edge. Follow park signs to the water. Location source

Official access listing

2Chattahoochee Bend · day-use boat ramp

Public state-park boat ramp. Use the park map to reach the day-use area rather than stopping at the visitor center.

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Address, facilities & source

Chattahoochee Bend State Park, Newnan, Georgia · follow signs to the day-use ramp

Entry
Day-use boat ramp.
Carry
Carry distance and step-free access not confirmed.
Restrooms
Within walking distance of the ramp.
Fees
A Georgia State Parks ParkPass is required for each vehicle; check current charges.
Gate / hours
Confirm gate hours and ramp access with the park before leaving a vehicle: 770-254-7271.

Picnic area and restrooms within walking distance of the ramp.

Pin: Approximate ramp vicinity from Georgia EPD’s 2026 sampling-site location, RV_12_18013. Use the park’s road map for driving. Location source

Official access listing

Before you go

Check your stretch of river.

Read the latest alerts, weather and river readings before leaving and again before launch. A gauge or release schedule does not check fallen trees, bank access or your group’s ability.

North & central Georgia weather & warnings · NPS river safety guidance

Make a longer adventure of it

Chattahoochee Camp + Paddle

RiverLands describes a roughly 48-mile trail connecting parks, launches and riverside campsites, including Standing Peachtree, Campbellton Park and McIntosh Reserve. Use its site-by-site guide to plan permitted camping and access; a trail listing does not reserve a campsite or authorize camping on other riverbanks.

Explore the official Camp + Paddle trail

For McIntosh to Bend, use the state park’s day-use ramp map. Backcountry campsite and hiking distances describe different destinations.

Keep planning

Bring the day together.

Stay closer to homeExplore Tallapoosa public access and the Dub Denman map.Sort out the shuttlePlan the take-out vehicle, keys and ride back.Pack for your groupMake a river packing list before leaving home.Prefer a lake day?Find boat ramps, fuel and places to stop on the water.
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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