This is a great day trip located on Weiss Lake. Begin at the AL 36 bridge crossing over the Chatooga River. Put in underneath the bridge and begin your paddle to the Driftwood Campground. Start off by paddling along the Chatooga River before reaching Weiss Lake. Passing multiple beaches along the way, you have the option of stopping to rest and have a nice lunch break before continuing on. Stop off at Hog Island, one of the largest islands on the lake. and enjoy the view before finishing your day trip at Driftwood Campground. Camping is available along the lake, which can turn this into a multi-day trip if desired.

This trip begins from the Driftwood Family Campground Boat Ramp located along the shoreline of Weiss Lake. From here begin your day paddle trip by traveling towards Yellow Creek, then onto Yellow Creek Waterfalls. Once reaching the mouth of the Yellow Creek, pull up along the banks as you rest, enjoy the views of the waterfalls and have lunch before making the journey back to Driftwood Campground. If desired, you can hike up to the waterfalls. Driftwood Campground is open from March 1st through October 31st. Fees are required for boat ramp access and campsites. Plenty of amenities are available making this a great location for the whole family. Smaller paddle trips are available in the area as well.

This trip begins from the Driftwood Family Campground Boat Ramp located along the shoreline of Weiss Lake. From here begin your day paddle trip by heading north past Black Mallard Cove as you pass through small islands to the mouth of Little River. There is boat ramp located at near Big Oak Campground at the mouth of Little River that can be used if needed. Pull up along the banks of the Little River as you rest, enjoy the views and have lunch before making the journey back to Driftwood Campground. Driftwood Campground is open from March 1st through October 31st. Fees are required for boat ramp access and campsites. Plenty of amenities are available making this a great location for the whole family. Smaller trips are available in the area as well for canoes and short distance kayaking.

With rapids ranging from Class III to V this section of Johnnies is one of the favorite Class IV’s in Alabama. Begin this trip along Cherokee Country 275 road and make your way through rapids ranging from Class III to V and multiple drops. The most well known rapid and the largest is Gorilla Constrictor. Many of the rapids are close together allowing limited rest in between rapids. This trip ends by floating into Little River Canyon with the take out located at Canyon Mouth Park. By using the the Little River Canyon Bridge gauge on Rt. 35, you generally want 12" which is about 2100-2200 cfs.

Located in northeastern Alabama, this section of Weiss Lake can be accessed from the East Diversion Boat Ramp. From here paddle this western section of Weiss Lake and then onto Cedar Point Campground after passing Byrams Island. This can be paddled from either direction with many options to explore in between. When visiting the lake be sure to bring your fishing gear as fishing is one of the most popular activities on the lake.

Located in northeastern Alabama, this section of Weiss Lake can be accessed from the Bay Springs Campground (use fee) boat ramp or the launch with no cement boat ramp, located at the end Cherokee County Rd. 520 (no fee). Paddle through this quite region of the lake with options of camping allowing for multi-day trips on the lake. Shown here, end this trip back at the Bay Springs Campground Boat Ramp. When visiting the lake be sure to bring your fishing gear as fishing is one of the most popular activities on the lake.

Located in northeastern Alabama, this section of Weiss Lake can be accessed from the Pruett’s Campground Boat Ramp (use fee required). Paddle through the southern most region of Weiss Lake best known as Cowan Creek and Spring Creek. Numerous coves and inlets are throughout the area, allowing for great places to pull up on shore and rest while enjoying the views. When visiting the lake be sure to bring your fishing gear as fishing is one of the most popular activities on the lake. Camp at Pruett’s Campground or rent one of the cabins along the lake for multi-day trips.

Located in northeastern Alabama, this section of Weiss Lake can be accessed from the Cobia Bridge Boat Ramp. Paddle around the center island of Weiss Lake where AL 68 bridge (Cobia Bridge) runs across the lake. Explore the various inlets and sloughs where many bird species are located. End back at the Cobia Bridge Boat Ramp. When visiting the lake be sure to bring your fishing gear as fishing is one of the most popular activities on the lake.

This trip along Weiss Lake and the Coosa River begins near the Alabama/Georgia Border in Cherokee County. Put-in at the Mud Creek Boat Ramp located off Cherokee County Road 22. From here travel through the region where the Coosa River flows into Weiss Lake. End at the Brushy Branch Park located in Georgia. The Brushy Branch area is a great area for birdwatchers and anglers. Numerous campgrounds are located along the banks of Weiss Lake allowing the opportunity for overnight trips. This trip can be completed from either direction as a one way or out-and-back.

Located in northeastern Alabama, this section of Weiss Lake can be accessed from the Lad Campground Boat Ramp (use fee). From here paddle through Ballplay Creek and into the Coosa River before reaching the Alabama/Georgia State Line. Pull up along the banks of an inlet along the stateline before heading back to the Lad Campground Boat Ramp. When visiting the lake be sure to bring your fishing gear as fishing is one of the most popular activities on the lake. Stay the night at Lad Campground for multi-day trips along this region of Weiss Lake.