St. Marys (St. Mary's) River

The St. Marys River originates in the Okefenokee Swamp in Charlton County, flows southward, then eastward for a short stretch, then northward, then eastward again - forming the Georgia/Florida border. Altogether the St. Marys River is approximately 90 miles long. It empties into the Atlantic Ocean near the city of St. Marys, south of Cumberland Island.

Photos:

St. Marys River and Salt Marsh Photo

St. Marys River Photo (milebymile.com)

Links:

St. Marys River Basin (Georgia River Network)

St. Marys River (UGA)

St. Marys River Guide

St. Marys River (Sherpa Guide)

St. Marys River Fishing Information

St. Marys River Canoe Guide

St. Marys River Basin Management Plan

St. Marys River (St. Johns River Water Management District)

St. Marys River (Trails.com)

St. Marys River (U.S. EPA)

Float the St. Marys (personal experience, with photos)

St. Marys River (personal experience, with photos)

St. Marys River (Wikipedia)

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