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Tybee Creek Boat Ramp: Tybee Island Launch Guide

The Tybee Creek Boat Ramp is a small public launch on Tybee Island providing access to Tybee Creek and the Back River area. Georgia DNR specifically recommends this location for small boats only and notes that Tybee Island parking fees apply. The ramp is located at the end of Alley Way 3, off Chatham Avenue. Georgia Wildlife

Ramp Information

Location: End of Alley Way 3, off Chatham Avenue, Tybee Island, GA 31328

Launch Lanes: 1

Ramp Surface: Paved

Boat Size: Small boats only

Dock: No dock listed by Georgia DNR

Boat Ramp Hours: No specific ramp hours published

Restrooms: Not listed at the ramp

Trailer Parking: Paved parking

Nonmotorized Launch: Yes

Launch Fee: No separate launch fee listed; Tybee Island parking fees apply

Beach Launch: Yes

Georgia DNR describes this location as a small-boat launch and specifically notes that the site includes beach launching. Georgia Wildlife

Water Access

The ramp provides access to Tybee Creek, with connections toward the Back River and surrounding tidal waterways.

This is a much smaller launch than Lazaretto Creek, making it better suited to small boats, kayaks and other lightweight craft rather than large trailered vessels. The Georgia Coast Saltwater Paddle Trail also identifies the location as providing parking and beach launch access. Southeast Coast Saltwater Paddling Trail

Tybee Creek Boat Ramp at a Glance

Tybee Creek is a small public launch with a paved ramp and paved parking. Its main advantage is direct access to Tybee Creek from the island itself. The primary limitation is boat size: Georgia DNR recommends the launch for small boats only. Georgia Wildlife

For general launching information, see Boat Ramps 101: Everything You Need to Know About Launching a Boat.

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