Looking for an overnight paddle camping experience on the Ocmulgee River? You’ve found it! This adventure can be enjoyed as a guided experience, a completely self supported trip, or somewhere in between. Our guides create a safe, informative, and enjoyable experience with delicious hot meals prepared for you for breakfast, dinner, and dessert. Lunch will be picnic-style with lots of options and snacks available throughout the day. For public group trips, enjoy the added perk of OOE staff moving your camping gear to the campsite so you can paddle with a lighter load!
If all you need is a shuttle ride at the beginning of the adventure, we can set you up with a ride and get you hooked up with a campsite or treehouse reservation.
If you don’t need any water support with a shuttle ride or watercraft rental, then book your campsite or treehouse stay directly with their Airbnb site, which you can find here:
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The Paddle: Day 1 begins with a 8 mile paddle below the dam at Lake Juliette with a roughly 3/4 mile exploration of a narrow channel that separates Zellner Island from the right bank of the river before joining the main channel of the Ocmulgee. Small shoals break up the flat water mileage, and unique river cabins and full time residences dot the banks. The mouth of Falling Creek, about 1/2 a mile above the take out, makes for a particularly good spot to cool off on hot days. Once back on the water from there, you’ll shortly find yourself at the historic Dames Ferry, where OOE has access to a privately owned paddle-in campground. Tent camp or opt to stay in the Treehouse constructed by OOE’s very own David Green! Day 2 on the river begins with the shoal rapids just below the Hwy 18 bridge that will get the adrenaline pumping one last time before the final mellow 2 miles to Popes Ferry, or continue all the way to Amerson River Park for a second full 10 mile (total) day of adventure by adding the “Extended Day 2 Paddle” option!
To inquire about dates for your adventure or renting any camping gear, please call before booking to discuss further.
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