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Richmond Hill WMA / Egypt Island Boat Ramp: Launch Guide

The Richmond Hill Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Boat Ramp, also known as the Egypt Island Boat Ramp, is a small public launch in Bryan County. Georgia DNR currently lists the Richmond Hill WMA as a coastal boating access point and identifies the property as having a boat ramp and canoe access. Coastal DNR

Ramp Information

Location: Richmond Hill Wildlife Management Area, near Egypt Island Road, Richmond Hill, GA 31324

Launch Lanes: 1

Ramp Surface: Paved

Boat Size: No specific size restriction published by Georgia DNR

Dock: No dock currently listed by DNR

Boat Ramp Hours: No specific ramp hours published

Restrooms: No restrooms listed

Trailer Parking: Yes

Nonmotorized Launch: Yes — canoe access is specifically listed by DNR

Launch Fee: No separate launch fee listed

Water Access: Jerico River

The published WMA map identifies the Egypt Island Boat Ramp at approximately 31.8406, -81.3543. The ramp is reached through the Richmond Hill WMA road system rather than a conventional developed park entrance. N-Georgia.com

Getting There

The Richmond Hill WMA has access points from GA Highway 144, Oak Level Road and Kilkenny Road. DNR lists the WMA at 597 Kilkenny Road, Richmond Hill, and the property covers portions of both Bryan and McIntosh counties. Georgia Wildlife

The Egypt Island ramp itself is located inside the WMA, so expect a more remote setting than the developed ramps at Fort McAllister or Demeries Creek.

Water Access

The Egypt Island launch provides access to the Jerico River and the surrounding coastal marsh system. It is particularly relevant for smaller boats, canoes and kayaks looking for access away from the larger developed ramps.

An older Georgia coastal access guide describes the ramp as paved and notes that the facility has no additional facilities. Because that information is dated, we are not listing amenities that DNR does not currently confirm. NOAA Institutional Repository

Important WMA Access Note

This is a Wildlife Management Area, not a conventional county boat park. The property is managed by Georgia DNR and provides boating, canoeing and river fishing in addition to hunting and wildlife activities. Georgia Wildlife

Before making the trip, check current WMA information and seasonal restrictions, particularly during hunting seasons.

Richmond Hill WMA Boat Ramp at a Glance

Also Known As: Egypt Island Boat Ramp

County: Bryan County

Waterway: Jerico River

Ramp: 1 paved lane

Parking: Yes

Dock: Not listed

Restrooms: Not listed

Kayak/Canoe Access: Yes

Setting: Richmond Hill Wildlife Management Area

More Bryan County Boat Ramp Information

This completes the Richmond Hill WMA access point listed in the current Georgia DNR coastal boating directory. Coastal DNR

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.