South Newport River Boat Ramp: Liberty County Guide | 912 Coastal
South Newport River Boat Ramp: Liberty County Launch Guide
The South Newport River Boat Ramp is a public Georgia DNR launch just off U.S. Highway 17 in Liberty County. It provides access to the tidal South Newport River and is a straightforward launch for boaters exploring the surrounding coastal marshes. Georgia DNR lists the facility as a single-lane paved ramp with dirt-and-gravel parking. Coastal GADNR
Ramp Information
Location: Off U.S. Highway 17, approximately 0.5 miles south of I-95 Exit 67, Liberty County, GA
Launch Lanes: 1
Ramp Surface: Paved
Boat Size: No specific boat-size restriction published by Georgia DNR
Dock: Courtesy dock
Boat Ramp Hours: No specific hours published by Georgia DNR
Restrooms: No restroom listed by Georgia DNR
Trailer Parking: Dirt/gravel parking
Nonmotorized Launch: Yes
Launch Fee: No launch fee listed by Georgia DNR
Fishing: Yes
Fishing Pier: Yes
Water Access
The ramp enters the South Newport River, a tidal coastal river that eventually reaches Sapelo Sound.
The ramp's location makes it useful for accessing the South Newport River and surrounding marsh waterways. Low tide is an important consideration at this launch. Georgia DNR warns that tidal erosion can create a drop-off at the end of coastal ramps, and older coastal access information specifically noted that this ramp is not advisable at low tide. Coastal GADNR
South Newport River Boat Ramp at a Glance
This is a basic single-lane public launch with a paved ramp, dirt/gravel parking and a courtesy dock. The site also provides fishing access, including a fishing pier. Coastal GADNR
More Liberty County Boat Ramp Information
The next stop heading north in our coastal Georgia boat-ramp series is Sunbury Boat Ramp on the Medway River.
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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