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Camden County Boat Ramps: Public Launches & Water Access

Camden County has a wide range of public boat launches, from developed waterfront facilities in St. Marys and Woodbine to smaller community ramps along the Crooked River, St. Marys River and Satilla River.

The county currently maintains its county-owned parks and boat ramps, with park hours listed as sunrise to sunset.

Whether you're launching a fishing boat, kayak or smaller skiff, knowing which ramp fits the trip can save time before you ever get to the water.

St. Marys Boat Ramps

Meeting Street Boat Ramp

Located at the end of Meeting Street in St. Marys, Meeting Street is a developed public launch with two single-lane paved ramps, paved parking, a courtesy dock and no restrooms.

Water Access: North River and St. Marys River

More Information: Meeting Street Boat Ramp: St. Marys Launch Guide

Wheeler Street / St. Marys Waterfront Boat Ramp

The Wheeler Street launch is located at the St. Marys waterfront and provides two boat ramps, kayak launches and floating docks. The waterfront location also puts boaters close to downtown St. Marys.

Water Access: St. Marys River and surrounding coastal waterways

More Information: St. Marys Waterfront / Wheeler Street Boat Ramp

Crooked River State Park Boat Ramp

Crooked River State Park offers a developed boat launch with a dock and additional park facilities. The park also has an on-site bait shop, making this a useful launch for anglers spending time on Crooked River and the surrounding marshes.

Water Access: Crooked River

More Information: Crooked River Boat Ramp: St. Marys Launch Guide

Harriett's Bluff Boat Ramp

Harriett's Bluff is a smaller public launch in east-central Camden County. Georgia DNR lists it as a single-lane paved ramp with paved parking and a courtesy dock.

Water Access: Crooked River

This is a much smaller launch than the larger St. Marys facilities, making it more of a straightforward community access point.

Blue Bridge Boat Ramp

The Blue Bridge launch is on the Georgia side of the St. Marys River near U.S. Highway 17, beside the famous Blue Bridge connecting Georgia and Florida.

It is a basic public launch rather than a large waterfront facility and provides access to the St. Marys River.

Temple Landing Boat Ramp

Temple Landing is located in the Browntown community at Browntown Wilderness Park. The ramp provides access to the St. Marys River and currently has a boat ramp, floating dock and restrooms.

Water Access: St. Marys River

Spring Bluff Boat Ramp

Spring Bluff is located along U.S. Highway 17 and provides access to the Little Satilla River. Camden County lists a boat ramp and floating dock at the location.

White Oak Boat Ramp

The White Oak launch is located on U.S. Highway 17 north of Woodbine and provides access to the Satilla River. Camden County lists a boat ramp and floating dock, while Georgia DNR identifies the launch as a single-lane paved ramp with dirt/gravel parking and a courtesy dock.

Woodbine Waterfront / Riverwalk Boat Ramp

Georgia DNR identifies the Woodbine Park launch as a double ramp with paved parking, courtesy dock and restroom, while Visit St. Marys describes it as a ramp and floating dock adjacent to the Woodbine Riverwalk, with seating and restrooms.

More Information: [Woodbine Waterfront Park & Boat Ramp]

Camden County Boat Ramps at a Glance

Camden County's public launches provide access to three major coastal river systems:

St. Marys River: Meeting Street, Wheeler Street, Blue Bridge and Temple Landing

Crooked River: Crooked River State Park and Harriett's Bluff

Satilla River: Spring Bluff, White Oak and Woodbine

The facilities range from small, basic launches with limited parking to larger waterfront parks with docks, restrooms, seating and other amenities.

More Camden County Water Access

If you're planning a fishing or boating trip in Camden County, start with the ramp that best matches the size of your boat, the water you want to reach and the facilities you need.

For general information about launching, retrieving and choosing a public ramp, see Boat Ramps 101: Everything You Need to Know About Launching a Boat.

Once you're on the water, knowing where to launch is only part of the equation. Learn how to find fish, read the water and approach inshore fishing with confidence in Inshore Fishing 101: Everything You Need to Know to Get Started.