Garthright Dam Boat Ramp
Garthright Dam Boat Ramp
Located just below Gathright Dam, this access point provides a put-in for canoe and kayak floats down the Jackson River and access to the southern end of Lake Moomaw. The site is managed by the U. S.
Army Corps of Engineers and is open year-round from sunrise to sunset with no fees required; however, there are no restrooms, potable water, or trash facilities available at this location.
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