How do I get to the Canal?
There are several ways to access the Augusta Canal:
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Headgates At Savannah Rapids Park
Terminus of Evan-to-Lock Road
Evans, Georgia
Directions: From I-20 take Exit 200-Riverwatch Parkway. Right on Riverwatch
approx. 1 mile to light at Stevens Creek Road. Right on Stevens Creek.
2 miles to 4-way stop on Evans-to-Lock Road. Turn Right. Road ends at
park entrance (0.8 mi.). Paved parking is available.
Canal Access: To reach the canal towpath, walk down the gravel pathway
past the old caretaker's cottage (one-story green building). Path turns
left and leads toward the Headgates structure, which serves as a pedestrian
bridge. Cross the bridge. The towpath begins here, on the north side of
the Canal. (Motorized vehicles are not permitted on the Canal towpath
from
the Headgates to the Water Pumping Station.)
Hours: Dawn to dusk, daily
Water Pumping Station
(End of motorized access on the towpath)
Directions: Take upper Broad Street to Goodrich Street (entrance to King
and Sibley Textile Mills.)Follow Goodrich (which eventually changes into
a dirt road and the canal towpath.) Parking available east of the raw
water pumping station.
Canal Access: Pedestrian and bicycles can pass through the gates here
onto the towpath.
Hours: Dawn to dusk, daily
Lake Olmstead Pedestrian Bridge
End of Milledge Road
Directions: From downtown, take upper Broad Street west to intersection
with Milledge Road (Lake Olmstead Park). Turn right and take road until
it ends (junctions with Lakeview Drive.)
Canal Access: Walk or cycle across bridge
Hours: Dawn to dusk
Augusta Canal Interpretive Center
At Enterprise Mill
1450 Greene Street
Augusta GA 30901
Directions: I-20 to Exit 200-Riverwatch Parkway. Left
on Riverwatch approx. 5 miles to 13th Street. Right on 13th Street (0.1
mi.) to Greene Street. Right on Greene (0.3 mi.) to Enterprise Mill. Entrance
on West (far) side of Mill.
Hours: Monday to Saturday, 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 pm.
Center Admission: Adults $6, Senior (65>) & Military
$5, Student (pre-K to grade 12) $4,
Under 4 Free.
For Petersburg Boat tour schedule and prices, see
our activities page
When is the Canal
Interpretive Center open?
The Canal Interpretive Center at Enterprise Mill, 1450 Greene Street is
now open
Hours: Monday - Saturday, 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; Sunday 1- 5:30 p.m.
What does it cost?
Adults $6; Senior (65 +) & Military $5;
Student (pre-K to grade 12) $4; Children under 4 free.
For Boat Tour schedule and prices, visit
our Activities Page.
How long is the Canal?
The first level of the Canal (from headgates in Columbia
County to 13th Street near downtown Augusta) is approximately 7 miles.
The second & third levels add approximately 3.0 miles but are not
navigable.
How long is the towpath?
Headgates to I-20: 2.05 miles
Headgates to the Raw Water Pumping Station: 3.5 miles
Headgates to the King/Sibley Mills: approximately 5 miles.
Headgates to 13th Street (end of level 1): approximately 7 miles
Are canoe/bike rentals available?
Canoe rental
At the current time canoe rentals are available off-site.
AWOL-American Wilderness Outfitters, LTD, (706) 738-8500. 2328 Washington
Road.
AWOL offers shuttle service to and from the canal.
Broadway Tackle & Canoe Rentals, (706) 738-8848. 1730 Broad Street.
They require you to pick up the canoe and return
Bike rental:
Chain Reaction (706) 855-2024. 3920 Roberts Road, Martinez, GA.
Andy Jordan's Bicycle Center (706) 724-6777. 527 13th Street, Augusta
Do you have tours of the
Canal?
The Canal has a free self-guided tour map which you can obtain from the
Canal offices or Interpretive Center at Enterprise Mill or from the Augusta
Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Petersburg Boat Guided Tours are offed daily. More
Information ->
Guided group walking tours can be arranged in advance with the Canal's
Park Ranger.
Call the Canal office for details. 706-823-0440
What special events do you
have on the Canal?
The Canal Cruise and Cookout is held annually in late April.
Clean-up days are scheduled periodically. Watch this site and local media
for dates
Can I be a Canal volunteer?
Email
rrogers@augustacanal.com
or call the Canal office.
What rules must I follow
when visiting the Canal?
To enhance your enjoyment of the Canal, please abide by these rules and
guidelines:
· No gasoline-powered motor craft in the canal
· No swimming
· No horses or off-road vehicles (ATVs)
· Bicycles yield to pedestrians. All yield to official government
vehicles
· Pets must be on a leash.
· Don't feed the alligators or other wildlife.
· No alcohol, firearms, bows/arrows or radios in Canal Park
· Pack it in. Pack it out. Please do not litter.
WARNING: River rocks are slick and
Savannah River current is deceptively violent and subject to sudden increases
due to releases from upstream dams. WEAR A LIFEJACKET when boating
on the river or canal
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