You'll find Poplar Springs Boat Ramp on Tugaloo River in Lavonia. It's a public boat ramp. A fee is charged, so bring cash or a card for the pay station. It's about 42 miles from Athens, GA, as the crow flies. If it's full, Choestoea Boat Ramp in Gumlog is 1.7 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Lavonia, GA |
| Water | Tugaloo River |
| Launch fee | yes, a fee is charged |
Before driving to Poplar Springs Boat Ramp, check closures with Georgia Department of Natural Resources.
Poplar Springs Boat Ramp is one of 6 public launches on Tugaloo River. Tugaloo River overview
Our checklist: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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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.
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Poplar Springs Boat Ramp is in Lavonia, Georgia. There is no street address for Poplar Springs Boat Ramp in our data, but the map pin marks the launch itself.
Poplar Springs Boat Ramp is on Tugaloo River.
There is a fee. We don't list amounts because they change often. Check the pay station or the managing agency for current rates.
Usually yes, as long as you keep the lane at Poplar Springs Boat Ramp clear for trailers.
Choestoea Boat Ramp in Gumlog (1.7 miles), Tugaloo State Park Megaramp in Lavonia (1.7 miles) and Tugaloo State Park Boat Ramp in Lavonia (2.2 miles).
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