Medlock Bridge Boat, Canoe, and Raft Launch

Great place to launch any watercraft.

NPS/Ashley Turner

Quick Facts

Significance:

Boat, Canoe, and Raft Launch

Amenities

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Accessible Sites, Boat Ramp, Canoe/Kayak/Small Boat Launch, Information Kiosk/Bulletin Board, Parking - Auto, Parking - Boat Trailer, Parking - Bus/RV, Scenic View/Photo Spot, Trash/Litter Receptacles

The Medlock Bridge Launch provides access to the river for power boats, canoes, kayaks, rafts, and tubes. During the summer this launch can be very crowded at times. Please be considerate of other users by moving your equipment off the launch area as soon as possible.

Water Quality

Be sure to check the Current Estimated E. coli count before starting your trip. If the count at Medlock Bridge is greater than 235 you have an increased risk of getting sick. Contact with the river is NOT recommended.

Water Release Schedule

Water conditions on the Chattahoochee River are influenced on a daily basis by water releases from Buford Dam. The water release schedule can be obtained by calling [phone], or toll free 1-855-DAM-FLOW (1-855-326-3569), or visit their Hydropower Generating Schedule website. Besides showing the time for scheduled releases it also shows how many turbines will be operating and the current flow in cubic feet per second (cfs). It takes approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes to 4 hours and 45 minutes for water released from Buford Dam to begin rising at Medlock Bridge.

River Flow Rates

Water conditions on the Chattahoochee River are also influenced by the weather upstream of Medlock Bridge. Regardless of whether the water is coming from a dam release or inclement weather upstream check the discharge/flow rate at the gaging station at Medlock Bridge, near Norcross, GA. 

• If Canoeing, Kayaking, or Stand Up Paddleboarding and the flow rate is over 4,000 cfs, cancel your trip. 
• If Rafting and the flow rate is over 5,000 cfs, cancel your trip.
• If Tubing and the flow is over 2,500 cfs, cancel your trip.

Try These Floating Options

• McGinnis Ferry to Medlock Bridge: 9 miles
• Rogers Bridge Park (Temporarily Closed) to Medlock Bridge: 6.1 miles
• Abbotts Bridge to Medlock Bridge: 4.5 miles
• Medlock Bridge to Jones Bridge Canoe (no trailer access): 2.1 miles
• Medlock Bridge to Jones Bridge Boat: 2.4 miles
• Medlock Bridge to Garrard Landing Park (no trailer access): 5.4 miles
• Medlock Bridge to Island Ford (no trailer access): 10.2 miles