32.0365129, -81.0447176

Thunderbolt Boat Ramp

Free to launch Status not yet verified Public access Updated Oct 10, 2026
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Thunderbolt Boat Ramp is a public launch on Wilmington River in Chatham County, Georgia , with 2 launch lanes. We currently track 4 public launch sites on this waterbody.

The nearest community is Thunderbolt, about 0.4 miles away. The closest larger city is Savannah, approximately 4.6 miles away. The site lies within the Wilmington River watershed, as defined by the EPA.

In the NOAA MRIP Site Register, this launch site is listed as THUNDERBOLT RAMP.

Sourced from Georgia Department of Natural Resources and enriched with data from the NOAA MRIP Site Register. See the freshness details in the sidebar.

Boat ramps on Wilmington River

We currently track 4 public boat ramps on Wilmington River , including this one. The other public launch sites on this waterbody are listed below, starting with the closest.

Nearby boat ramps in Chatham County

We currently track 15 public boat ramps in Chatham County. The closest ramps are listed below, along with the waterbody each one provides access to.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, this is a free launch site.

Yes - 16 vehicle-only spaces are recorded for this site.

This ramp's access type isn't specifically flagged for hand-launched craft, but a trailer ramp can generally be used to launch a kayak or canoe by hand as well.

Thunderbolt Boat Ramp provides access to Wilmington River, one of 4 public launch sites we track on it.

This listing is sourced from Georgia Department of Natural Resources records.

Yes. According to NOAA's fishing site register, tidal conditions affect activity at this site, so it's worth checking the local tide before you head out - low water can limit launching and access at some coastal ramps.

Yes. NOAA's fishing site register records bait and/or tackle available on-site or in the immediate vicinity of this ramp.

This access point also appears as "THUNDERBOLT RAMP" in NOAA's fishing site register. Different agencies sometimes list the same ramp under slightly different names.

This listing was last checked against the source on July 11, 2026. The page content itself was last updated on October 10, 2026.

Quick facts

County
Chatham County, Georgia
Address
5806 OLD TYBEE RD
THUNDERBOLT, GA
Nearby places
Thunderbolt (0.4 mi)
Whitemarsh Island (1.7 mi)
Isle of Hope (3.9 mi)
Coordinates
32.0365129, -81.0447176 Gaia
Waterbody
Wilmington River
Access type
Public
Launch lanes
2
Tidal influence
Affected by tide
Parking
16 vehicle-only
Contact
+1 912-898-1550

Amenities

Tackle shop nearby Bait available Boat storage Restaurant nearby Night lighting

Current weather

67°F Clear

Wind W 5 mph

Full NWS forecast · via National Weather Service
Last updated Oct 12, 2026 at 6:35 AM

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Data freshness

How current this listing is, and how it's been maintained.

Last checked against source
July 11, 2026
Page content updated
October 10, 2026
Listed on Boat Ramp US since
October 10, 2026