River Park offers free canoe and kayak access to the Etowah River via a stepped boat ramp on Highway 9 in Dawsonville, with ample parking, portable restrooms, and a covered pavilion available. The 9.

5-mile paddling run to Kelly Bridge take-out (which charges $3 per person) features mostly Class I-II rapids and scenic views through Dawson Forest, making it suitable for beginner to intermediate paddlers with 3-5 hours travel time depending on water levels.