Heard Street Randolph County boat launch
Heard Street Randolph County
According to the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, this boat ramp provides public access to Lake Wedowee. It is a concrete ramp that is 16 feet wide with a maximum water depth of 14 feet at normal pool level. The ramp is described as being in good condition and suitable for both motorized and non-motorized watercraft.
The latest information available indicates that Lake Wedowee is a 10,687-acre reservoir on the Tallapoosa River in Randolph County, Alabama. It is popular for fishing, boating, and other recreational activities. The lake is open to a wide variety of watercraft, including motorized boats, sailboats, kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards. However, there are restrictions on boat size and horsepower, as well as certain areas of the lake that are designated as no-wake zones.
In summary, the boat ramp named Heard Street Randolph County is a concrete ramp located in Roanoke, AL that provides public access to Lake Wedowee. It is 16 feet wide and suitable for a variety of motorized and non-motorized watercraft. The lake is open to a wide variety of watercraft, but there are restrictions on boat size and horsepower, as well as designated no-wake zones.
Plan your launch down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Area streamflow levels
USGS streamgauges around Heard Street Randolph County -- the same readings that determine whether your launch is safe and your boat is the right craft.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Tallapoosa River Near Newell Al | 177 cfs | → |
| Tallapoosa River At Wadley Al | 991 cfs | → |
| Hillabahatchee Creek At Thaxton Rd | 8 cfs | → |
| Little Tallapoosa River Below Bowdon | 70 cfs | → |
| Tallapoosa River Near Heflin | 218 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River At Us 27 | 1,320 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest paddle runs, fishing spots, and other boat launches so you can extend a day on the water.
Boating safety & etiquette
- Check the conditions before you launch
- Use the streamflow numbers, weather, and wind forecast on this page. High-cfs whitewater requires whitewater-specific craft and skill.
- Wear your life jacket
- Statistically the single biggest survival factor in a boating incident. State law often requires one per passenger.
- File a float plan
- Tell someone on shore your put-in, take-out, and expected return time. Especially for multi-day or remote trips.
- Yield at the ramp
- Prep gear in the parking lot, not on the ramp. Launch and clear quickly so others can use the lane.
- Clean, drain, dry
- Inspect, clean, drain and dry your boat between waters to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Heard Street Randolph County as a favorite, set a discharge threshold or a wind/precipitation alert, and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Heard Street Randolph County
Can I launch a motorboat here?
Most Snoflo-tracked launches support motorboats; check the operator for any horsepower restrictions, paddle-only zones, or seasonal closures.
How fresh is the streamflow data?
USGS streamgauges report continuously (every 15 minutes); the table on this page pulls the latest reading at page load.
Is there a fee?
Many federal and state boat launches charge a day-use fee. Check the operator's site before driving out.
What boat is right for these conditions?
Use the nearby streamflow numbers and river-run panel on this page to gauge current conditions. Wider, slower water is friendly for casual paddling and powerboats; high-cfs whitewater requires whitewater-specific craft and skill.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this launch, set a threshold (discharge, wind), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other launches near here
Snoflo-tracked boat launches within driving distance of Heard Street Randolph County.