Ocmulgee River - Wikipedia
The Ocmulgee River (/ ɒkˈmʌlɡiː /) is a western tributary of the Altamaha River, approximately 255 mi (410 km) long, in the U.S. state of Georgia. It is the westernmost major tributary of the Altamaha. [1]
Ocmulgee River - New Georgia Encyclopedia
Aug 9, 2004 · The Ocmulgee River is the westernmost major tributary of the Altamaha River system. The Ocmulgee begins at an elevation of around 1,000 feet above sea level in the headwaters of the Yellow, Alcovy, and South rivers in north central Georgia.
Ocmulgee River - Georgia River Network
Ocmulgee River. Quick Facts about the River. The South, Yellow, and Alcovy Rivers empty into Lake Jackson, converging to form the Ocmulgee River, which then flows south and east to converge with the Oconee River to form the Altamaha River, which empties into the Atlantic Ocean at Darien, Georgia.
Ocmulgee River at 5th Street Bridge at Macon
Nov 7, 2024 · Two feet of water will be overflowing the levee on the east side of Macon and cause severe erosion. Flood waters several feet deep affect homes on the left bank near Glenridge Drive and businesses and other structures in southeast Macon. Water approaches the Macon Telegraph building.
Ocmulgee River Water Trail
In 2018, the Ocmulgee Water Trail expanded to 240+ miles becoming the longest continuous water trail in the state of Georgia. The OWT now encompasses the entire river: from the output of Lake Jackson to its confluence with the Oconee where the Altamaha is born.
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park - Wikipedia
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park (formerly Ocmulgee National Monument) in Macon, Georgia, United States preserves traces of over ten millennia of culture from the Indigenous peoples of the Southeastern Woodlands. Its chief remains are major earthworks built before 1000 CE by the South Appalachian Mississippian culture (a regional ...
Ocmulgee - The River Basin Center
The Ocmulgee River Basin drains over 6180 square miles across the center of Georgia before joining with the Oconee to form the Altamaha. The Ocmulgee River itself flows for approximately 255 miles, and consists of three subbasins: the Upper Ocmulgee, the Lower Ocmulgee, and the Little Ocmulgee.
Ocmulgee River - Altamaha Riverkeeper
The Ocmulgee is one of Georgia's greatest rivers. It rolls through the forested valleys and hills of the Piedmont until it enters the Coastal Plain and joins the Oconee to form the Altamaha. The Ocmulgee is a paddler's dream and perfect for short or long trips exploring its beauty by boat. Fishing along the Ocmulgee is popular, too.
FACILITIES: • One concrete ramp to river with canoe steps. • Located inside the Ocmulgee Wildlife Management Area (WMA). • Parking area of crushed, packed gravel. • Tent and RV camping areas. No fees • Covered pavilion with tables and trash cans. • No restrooms or drinking water. • Remote location.
Ocmulgee River Trail - U.S. National Park Service
Jun 12, 2021 · This trail winds through a wooded area to the Ocmulgee River. It borders Walnut Creek to where it meets the river, making it a good place to potentially see wildlife. However, visitors have occasionally encountered dangerous wildlife such as …