Canoe and Kayak Rentals, Tours, Sales, Camping and Shuttle Service since 1985

(706) 795-3242
Experience the beauty of Northeast Georgia's Broad River.
It's Wild or Mild and always Scenic.
Canoes or kayaks are the best way to enjoy the Broad River.
We offer Something for Everyone
3 sections of river, a variety of Rental Kayaks and Canoes,
camping for groups or individuals,
Float trips lasting 3 hours / 5 miles to 3 day / 70 miles




New River Maps available as Poster and T-shirt!
Hand drawn map by Drew Culp printed on heavy parchment paper.
Great to refresh your memory of rapids and good times.
Sold in HD Tube and suitable for framing - $5

New South BRO Parking
New Take-Out Parking at End of Whitewater Section
With 2 lots, park at either end of the whitewater section

call for pick-up or valet parking

The BRO is open daily mid-March through October
Spring Wildlflower and Fall Leaf Floats, we recommend non-whitewater section.
Stay dry using canoe or sit-in kayak on mild sections.
Summer weather, Everything goes including ['wet'] sit-on kayaks on all sections.


During severe weather or flooding conditions
check the National Weather Service or U.S. Geologic Service for River conditions.
Water Level
Current Radar
Additional links can be found near the bottom of this page.

For Additional information please call the Broad River Outpost
(706) 795-3242




Kayak and Canoe Rentals

$15 per person on weekdays
$20 weekends and holidays.
Groups welcome !!! One rental free with each 10th person

$1.00 minimum donation to the BRWA.org for each car parking on the premises
and per individual camper using our campground; Free hot showers
NO RV's
Free hot showers
Campsites are reserved for boaters and non-paddlers in their group

Boat Rentals Closed November to March ( UGA Spring Break )
except for groups by appointment with $100 minimum.

No Glass

All items should be secure (cooler w/ Bungee).
No Dogs without first making prior special arrangements.
Dress appropriately with consideration for temps/wind/sun/rain.

PFD's (Personal Flotation Device) will be worn by all boaters while on the river.
Coast Guard regulations require all persons must have a PFD in their possession while riding in a water craft.
Georgia Law states Children 12 and under must wear PFD's while on river at all times.

Consuming alcohol while on the water is discouraged.
The BRO reserves the right to deny access to our property and equipment to any person showing obvious signs of intoxication.



The Broad River
      Located in northeast Georgia, 23 miles from Athens on Ga. Hwy 281, the scenic Broad River has 70 miles of continuous navigable water. Most of this free flowing river is mild with no rapids.  One section has exciting but easy Class II rapids, suitable for beginners yet fun for the more advanced paddler.  The Broad has "the Waterfall";  an avoidable 5 foot drop which is a definite "cheap thrill."  The 6.5 mile section -"The Broad"- contains 7 shoals, each with individual ledges and sloughs.

Our two basic trips are the upper 5 miles ( 2-3 hours) or 10 miles ( 3-6 hours) of moving water and the lower 6.5 miles of class II beginner whitewater ( 3-4 hours). Times will vary depending on water levels, skill levels and attitudes.

      Mild and Scenic sections with beautiful views and vista's of high bluffs, cliffs and of hardwood forest and wildflowers describe the bulk of the river.  Most are suitable for day trips or for camping trips of up to 4 days.

      The river starts in the National Forest on the eastern slope of the Appalachian Mts and ends at U.S. Corps of Engineer's Anthony Shoals, a mile long class II rapid with many endangered species of flora and Fauna. These federally protected areas contains historic and prehistoric sites.

      The State of Georgia has aquired the first tract of land as part of the Heritage Trail. The Broad River Watershed Assoc.  (BRWA.org) and other groups are working with the State to acquire and protect areas along the entire course of the Broad River and its major tributaries. A great historical link discribes the travels of William Bartram through the Southeast US and Georgia during the mid 1700s and describing the Broad River and the Altamaha River.

      The Broad River is close to many other points of interest being only 100 miles East Northeast of Atlanta, 70 miles Southwest of Greenville, S.C., 100 miles Northwest of Augusta, Ga., 120 Northeast of Macon, Ga., and only 23 miles from the UGA campus in Athens, Georgia.

      The Broad River Outpost rents and sells Mohawk Canoes, Perception and Dagger Kayaks  Kayaks types include beginner kayaks (keowee), Sit-on-Tops, touring / sea kayaks and a variety of whitewater models.

      Beginner instructional clinics are offered for canoe and kayak (whitewater).  The one day intruction requires no previous experience.  BRO recommends, for kayaker, having used a Keowee at least once on the THE BROAD to maximize instructional time.


Retail sales:
Competative prices on
Boats, Paddles, PFD's and Accessories.
Snacks and drinks available.
Good well water- FREE.

Retail sales open November to March by appointment.


On-site wooded area Campground with showers and privies for individuals and groups.

BRO Area Road Map
Basic driving direction can be made from this map

Broad River Topo Map
For those wanting detailed map of the immediate area.
This is not a map to be used to navigate the river.

Current Radar
B.R.O. is 100 miles NE of Metro Atlanta

Water Level
Carlton gage is 18 miles downriver from the B.R.O. or 6 to12 hrs paddling time.


Instruction Schedule

For reservations and information call:
(706) 795-3242

Group of Ladies Enjoying the Broad River and Each Others Company




Eyes Closed !








Another Fun group from U G A,






Worried Silly





















And then there's the hard way ...

















And then there's the mellow Section (s) of this Beautiful Broad River



Relaxing on the "Upper" Broad River

BRO Area Road Map

Broad River Topo Map

Current Radar (BRO is 100 mi NNE of Atlanta)

Water Level(Carlton 18 mi below BRO or 6-12 hrs)

Check out the high water video clips with alexjharvey.com


A Land Trust (a great group to support and Join):
Broad River Watershed Association
lots of stuff about protecting the watershed

Another Look at the Broad River
Brouns Guide to Georgia - Paddling the Broad River


Broad River Outpost
7911 Wildcat Bridge Rd.
State Road 281
Danielsville, Ga. 30633

Above is the Actual location of the Broad River Outpost, NOT our mailing address.
Do not send mail to above address as it won't be delivered

For more info/Reservations

info@broadriveroutpost.com

Mailing Address - 20 miles from the B.R.O.
 by US Mail, send letters to:
Witcher Wing Inc.
112 Witcher Rd.
Carlton, Ga. 30627

Not the Location of the B.R.O.

Coastal Georgia's Year-Round Wilderness Paradise
Only Minutes Away from Saint Simons and Jekyll Islands.

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