Wimpy Mill Park, a public boat ramp on Chestatee River, is located in Dahlonega. The drive from Sandy Springs covers roughly 49 miles as the crow flies. The next public ramp is Bolding Mill Boat Ramp in Gainesville, about 14 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Dahlonega, GA |
| Water | Chestatee River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Rules and closures near Dahlonega: Georgia Department of Natural Resources.
Read more: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading guide Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklistLaunched here recently? Even a short note on parking or the dock helps the next boater.
Wimpy Mill Park is in Dahlonega, Georgia. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Wimpy Mill Park itself.
It gives you access to Chestatee River.
We have no fee details for Wimpy Mill Park, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
Usually yes, as long as you keep the lane at Wimpy Mill Park clear for trailers. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Kelly Bridge Canoe and Kayak Launch in Cumming, about 19 miles away.
Dockery Lake in Dahlonega (8.9 miles), Bolding Mill Boat Ramp in Gainesville (14 miles) and Don Carter State Park Boat Ramp in Lula (18 miles).
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