Water Trails & Paddling
Yellow River Water Trail
Water Trail Information
An intimate river with a piedmont flavor, the Yellow River Water Trail stretches from suburban Atlanta to Lake Jackson covering the counties of Gwinnett, Dekalb, Rockdale and Newton with put-in and take-out points located approximately every 5-10 miles. The 53 mile river is mostly flatwater, and has a wide array of wildlife and a rich history from prior mill towns and Native American Indian settlements. The upper suburban stretches offer locals a quiet, peaceful, paddling get-a-way from hectic life.
River Basin
Ocmulgee
Location
Yellow River
Distance
53 miles
Number of Access Points
3 established access points (17 potential access points).
Classification of Trail
Flatwater to Class II, depending on the section and water level

www.YellowRiverWaterTrail.org
Contact Information
Yellow River Water Trail
info@yellowriverwatertrail.org
Nearest Population Center
Counties: Newton, Dekalb, Rockdale and Gwinnett
Cities: Porterdale, Covington, Conyers, Almon, Milstead, Lithonia, Stone Mountain, Lilburn, and Stewart
Outfitters
Roth Wild Adventures
https://www.rothwildadventures.com
2210 Main St
Porterdale, Ga 30014
404-444-3378
Overnight Trip Options
No
Community Partners
Georgia River Network
City of Porterdale, Ga.
Newton County Water & Sewer Authority
City of Covington
Newton County
Jackson Lake Homeowner’s Association
Keep Covington Newton Beautiful
Newton Trails
Water Trail Section Maps ~ Produced by GA River Network and NE GA Regional Commission
Section 1: Five Forks Rd Bridge Access to Highway 78 Access
Section 2: Hwy 78 Access to Yellow River Park Access
Section 3: Yellow River Park Access to Norris Lake Drive Access
Section 7: Mt. Tabor Access to Highway 81 Bridge Access
Section 8: River Front Road Access to Hwy 212 Access
Illustrative Watershed Map ~ Produced by GA River Network and NE GA Regional Commission
126 South Milledge Avenue, Suite E3, Athens, Georgia 30605 | (706) 549-4508 (phone) | info@garivers.org