Cloud Springs is a kayak and canoe launch on West Chickamauga Creek in Fort Oglethorpe, GA. Catoosa County looks after Cloud Springs. East Chattanooga is the nearest big city, about 7.9 miles away. If it's full, Fort Oglethorpe in Fort Oglethorpe is 1 mile away.
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Fort Oglethorpe, GA |
| Water | West Chickamauga Creek |
| Surface | concrete |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
| Wheelchair | accessible |
| Managed by | Catoosa County |
Closures and rules for Cloud Springs: Georgia Department of Natural Resources.
Compare all 3 launches on West Chickamauga Creek. West Chickamauga Creek overview
Our checklist: How to launch a kayak or canoe.
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Shore, dock and ramp launches step by step, plus the cart that ends the long carry from the car.
Kayak launch guide Illustration Life jackets
What the Coast Guard requires on kayaks and canoes, and kids' vests with head support.
Life jacket rulesLaunched here recently? Even a short note on parking or the dock helps the next boater.
Cloud Springs is in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Cloud Springs itself.
West Chickamauga Creek, in Fort Oglethorpe.
Fees for Cloud Springs are not in the map data; small local ramps are often free, park and Corps ramps often are not.
Catoosa County runs Cloud Springs. Ask them about fees and closures.
Fort Oglethorpe in Fort Oglethorpe (1 mile), Camp Jordan (West Chick) in Chattanooga (3 miles) and Camp Jordan Park Boat Ramp in Chattanooga (3.3 miles).
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