Crooked River Boat Ramp: St. Marys Launch Guide | 912 Coastal

Crooked River Boat Ramp: St. Marys Launch Guide

The Crooked River State Park Boat Ramp provides boat access to Crooked River and the surrounding coastal marshes near St. Marys. The ramp is located inside Crooked River State Park and is popular with anglers heading onto the water early in the day.

Ramp Information

Location: Crooked River State Park, 6222 Charlie Smith Sr. Hwy., St. Marys, GA 31558

Launch Lanes: 2

Ramp Surface: Paved

Boat Size: No specific size restriction published by Georgia DNR

Dock: Courtesy/service dock

Boat Ramp Hours: During park operating hours; park gates lock at 10:00 p.m.

Restrooms: Yes

Trailer Parking: Paved parking

Nonmotorized Launch: Kayak and paddling access is available from the park

Fee: State park parking/entry fee required

Water Access

The ramp launches directly onto Crooked River, providing access to the surrounding tidal marshes and coastal waterways. Georgia State Parks notes that boating and paddling anglers can reach the surrounding marshes from the park.

Nearby

North Star Bait & Tackle: Located next to the boat ramp inside Crooked River State Park.

Fishing Dock: The park has a courtesy dock that also provides fishing access when it is not being used by boaters.

Camping: Crooked River State Park has tent, trailer and RV campsites, cottages and pioneer camping, making it possible to stay directly at the park.

Crooked River Boat Ramp at a Glance

Crooked River State Park offers a two-lane paved boat ramp, courtesy dock, paved parking and restrooms, with the added convenience of an on-site bait shop and camping facilities. A state park fee is required.

For more St. Marys-area launches, see St. Marys Waterfront Boat Ramp , St. Marys Meeting Street Boat Ramp, and our Boat Ramps 101 guide.

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.