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Glynn County Boat Ramps: Public Launches & Water Access

Glynn County has public boat ramps serving Brunswick, St. Simons Island, Jekyll Island and the surrounding waterways. From larger developed launches to smaller ramps suited for kayaks and smaller boats, these access points reach the Brunswick River, South Brunswick River, Turtle River, Mackay River, Village Creek and Altamaha River.

Georgia DNR currently lists several Glynn County ramps, while Glynn County also operates larger recreational facilities such as Altamaha Regional Park. Coastal DNR

Glynn County Boat Ramps

Sidney Lanier Park Boat Ramp

Location: 1 Coach Williams Way, Brunswick, GA 31520

Water Access: Brunswick River

Launch: Paved ramp

Parking: Dirt/gravel

Dock: Courtesy dock

Restrooms: Yes

This ramp sits beneath the Sidney Lanier Bridge and provides access to the Brunswick River. See our full Sidney Lanier Park Boat Ramp guide. Coastal DNR

Village Creek Boat Ramp

Location: South Harrington Road, St. Simons Island

Water Access: Village Creek

Launch: 1 single-lane paved ramp

Parking: Dirt/gravel

The creek can become shallow during low tide. The ramp was renovated and a new courtesy dock was installed in 2023. Coastal DNR

MacKay River Boat Ramp

Location: F.J. Torras Causeway, St. Simons Island

Water Access: MacKay River

Launch: 1 double-lane paved ramp

Parking: Paved

Dock: Courtesy dock Coastal DNR

South Brunswick River Boat Ramp

Location: GA Highway 303 near the South Brunswick River Bridge

Water Access: South Brunswick River

Launch: 1 single-lane paved ramp

Parking: Dirt/gravel

This is a basic public launch with limited amenities. Coastal DNR

Blythe Island Regional Park Boat Ramp

Location: 6616 Blythe Island Highway, Brunswick, GA 31523

Water Access: South Brunswick River

Launch: Paved ramp

Parking: Dirt/gravel

Dock: Courtesy dock

Restrooms: Yes

Fee: Required

The park also has a marina, fishing pier and boat hoist. Current county information lists launch fees based on vessel length. Coastal DNR

Blythe Island Beach Drive Boat Ramp

Location: Blythe Island Drive / Park Street area

Water Access: Turtle River

Launch: 2 single-lane paved ramps

Parking: Dirt/gravel

Dock: Courtesy dock Coastal DNR

Jekyll Island Boat Ramp

Location: Jekyll Island, near the Tidelands Nature Center

Water Access: Jekyll Creek

Launch: 1 single-lane paved ramp

Parking: Dirt/gravel

Dock: Courtesy dock

Restrooms: Yes

Fee: Jekyll Island parking fee required Coastal DNR

Altamaha Regional Park

Location: 1605 Altamaha Park Road, Brunswick, GA 31523

Water Access: Altamaha River

Launch: 2 boat ramps

Dock: Floating docks

Fee: No launch fee

Restrooms: Yes

Fishing: Lighted fishing pier and fish-cleaning/scaling dock

Altamaha Regional Park is a larger recreational facility with camping, a camp store, bait, fishing facilities, picnic areas and two boat ramps. Glynn County

Turtle River Boat Ramp

Location: GA Highway 303

Water Access: Turtle River

This is another Glynn County public launch identified in county planning documents and boating-access records. Glynn County

Water Access

Glynn County gives boaters access to several different coastal environments. The Brunswick and South Brunswick rivers provide access around Brunswick and Blythe Island, while the MacKay River and Village Creek serve St. Simons Island. Jekyll Creek provides access from Jekyll Island, and Altamaha Regional Park offers a northern Glynn County launch on the Altamaha River.

Because several of these waterways are tidal, conditions and usable water can change significantly with the tide. Village Creek, for example, is specifically noted by DNR as becoming shallow during low tide. Coastal DNR

Glynn County Boat Ramps at a Glance

Best-developed facilities: Blythe Island Regional Park and Altamaha Regional Park

St. Simons Island: Village Creek and MacKay River

Brunswick: Sidney Lanier Park and South Brunswick River

Jekyll Island: Jekyll Island Boat Ramp

Turtle River: Blythe Island Beach Drive and the GA 303 ramp

Altamaha River: Altamaha Regional Park

More Coastal Georgia Boat Ramp Information

This guide is part of the 912 Coastal boat-ramp series covering the Georgia coast from St. Marys to Savannah.

For general launching information, 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.