Mackay River Boat Ramp: St. Simons Island Launch Guide | 912 Coastal
Mackay River Boat Ramp: St. Simons Island Launch Guide
The Mackay River Boat Ramp is a public launch on the F.J. Torras Causeway near St. Simons Island. Located just beyond the Mackay River Bridge, the ramp provides access to the Mackay River and Intracoastal Waterway. Georgia DNR lists it as a paved, double-lane ramp with paved parking and a courtesy dock. Coastal GADNR
Ramp Information
Location: F.J. Torras Causeway, St. Simons Island, GA 31522
Launch Lanes: 2
Ramp Surface: Paved
Boat Size: No specific size restriction published by Georgia DNR
Dock: Courtesy dock
Boat Ramp Hours: No specific hours published by Georgia DNR
Restrooms: Not listed by Georgia DNR
Trailer Parking: Paved parking
Nonmotorized Launch: Yes
Launch Fee: No launch fee listed by Georgia DNR
Water Access
The ramp provides direct access to the Mackay River, which is part of the Intracoastal Waterway. From the launch, boaters can access the surrounding waterways around St. Simons Island and continue toward the Frederica River and St. Simons Sound. Coastal GADNR
The ramp is located near the Mackay River Bridge on the Torras Causeway. The Georgia Coast Saltwater Paddle Trail also identifies the location as an access point for the Mackay River and surrounding coastal waterways. Southeast Coast Saltwater Paddling Trail
Mackay River Boat Ramp at a Glance
Mackay River is a two-lane paved public ramp with paved parking and a courtesy dock. Its location along the Torras Causeway makes it a convenient access point for the Mackay and Frederica River systems and the surrounding St. Simons Island waterways. Coastal GADNR
More Glynn County Boat Ramp Information
The next stop heading north in our coastal Georgia boat-ramp series is Blythe Island Regional Park Boat Ramp in Brunswick.
For the complete regional series, see [Glynn County Boat Ramps] and [Georgia Coastal Boat Ramps].
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.
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