31.6440907, -81.3928528

US17 Bridge Boat Ramp

Free to launch Status not yet verified Public access Updated Oct 12, 2026
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US17 Bridge Boat Ramp is a public launch on South Newport River in Liberty County, Georgia , with 1 launch lane.

The nearest community is Riceboro, about 6.8 miles away. The closest larger city is Savannah, approximately 34.9 miles away. The site lies within the Upper South Newport River watershed, as defined by the EPA.

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 South Newport River

US17 Bridge Boat Ramp is currently the only public boat ramp we track on South Newport River . If you know of another public launch nearby, let us know.

Nearby boat ramps in Liberty County

We currently track 6 public boat ramps in Liberty 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.

We don't yet have a confirmed parking count for this location from the managing agency.

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.

US17 Bridge Boat Ramp provides access to South Newport River.

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.

This listing was last checked against the source on July 11, 2026. The page content itself was last updated on October 12, 2026.

Quick facts

County
Liberty County, Georgia
Nearby places
Riceboro (6.8 mi)
Midway (11.4 mi)
Allenhurst (15.9 mi)
Coordinates
31.6440907, -81.3928528 Gaia
Waterbody
South Newport River
Access type
Public
Launch lanes
1
Tidal influence
Affected by tide

Amenities

Night lighting

Current weather

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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 12, 2026
Listed on Boat Ramp US since
October 12, 2026