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Mississippi | Jones and Forrest Counties / Pinebelt Blueways
Leaf RiverMS Hwy 590 ramp to Hwy 11 / Chain Park ramp
A long upper Leaf itinerary combining the documented Hwy 590-to-Eastabuchie and Upper Leaf Blueway sections.
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A long upper Leaf itinerary combining the documented Hwy 590-to-Eastabuchie and Upper Leaf Blueway sections.
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Put-in
MS Hwy 590 public concrete boat ramp (water-entry edge)Use only the named public concrete ramps and existing access roads.
Take-out
Hwy 11 / Chain Park public concrete boat ramp (water-entry edge)Recheck stage, trend, rainfall, weather, wood and temporary closures before departure.
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- Use only the named public concrete ramps and existing access roads.
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- Do not use private banks or unmarked pull-offs for parking, bailout or camping.
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- Long distance with limited bailouts
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Leaf River near Collins, MS. This view may be outside your paddling reach. Images are periodic and do not establish safe conditions.
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| Gauge site | Leaf River near Collins, MS |
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| Preferred range | Needs paddler reports |
| Known low-water floor | 5.50 ft |
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| Main source behind this score | Seven Rivers Canoe Club Leaf River guide |
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NotesWhat to know before you go
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- Named reach and accessMS Hwy 590 ramp to Hwy 11 / Chain Park ramp; 24.3 miles
Seven Rivers documents the adjacent 13-mile Hwy 590-to-Eastabuchie and 11.3-mile Eastabuchie-to-Chain Park sections; this route is their consolidated public-access chain.
- Scoring cueAt least 5.5 ft stage at USGS 02472000 near Collins
Seven Rivers publishes 5.5 ft as the optimal Collins gauge level for its Leaf River day sections. Verify current stage, trend and local conditions; this is not a safety guarantee.
- Direct gaugeUSGS 02472000 near Collins
Direct Leaf River stage telemetry for the upper and middle Leaf corridor.
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Leaf River paddling FAQ
What water level is best for the MS Hwy 590 ramp to Hwy 11 / Chain Park ramp route on the Leaf River?
Paddle Today watches Leaf River near Collins, MS and uses 5.50 ft as the conservative low-water floor for this route. The ideal range still needs more paddler reports.
Where does the MS Hwy 590 ramp to Hwy 11 / Chain Park ramp route on the Leaf River start and end?
This route starts at MS Hwy 590 public concrete boat ramp (water-entry edge) and ends at Hwy 11 / Chain Park public concrete boat ramp (water-entry edge), about 24.3 river miles on the water.
Is the MS Hwy 590 ramp to Hwy 11 / Chain Park ramp route on the Leaf River suitable for beginners?
This is listed as a moderate route. Expect more planning than an easy float, and use the live score, route notes, and source links before committing.
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