Paint Creek

Paint Creek Boat Ramp and Fishing Access on Lay Lake, the Coosa River

County: Coosa

Location: From Rockford, travel north on Highway 231 for approximately 11 miles and take a left on County Road 56. Follow for approximately 6 miles to Weogufka, continuing straight at the stop sign. Stay on County Road 56 for another 10 miles until coming to a second stop sign in Marble Valley. Take a left at County Road 5 and continue south toward Hidden Valley for 4.4 miles (please note that the paved road eventually turns to gravel and all roads beyond this point are also gravel, some of which are difficult to maneuver while pulling a boat due to numerous sharp turns). After this distance (4.4 miles), turn left on an un-named road before arriving at Hidden Valley. Then take the first right turn and continue on this road which will eventually lead to the boat ramp.

Number of Lanes: 1

Lights: No

Courtesy Dock: One Stationary Dock

Accessible: No

Parking Lot Size: Three-Quarters Acre

Restrooms: No

Latitude*: N33^o 00' 00"

Longitude*: W86^o 29' 22"

Provided in Cooperation With: Alabama Power Company

State regulations govern the use of this boating and fishing access area. If you have questions about th boating and fishing access area, contact the Disrict II Fisheries Supervisor.

Protect Alabama Waters and Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers!
As Alabamians, we love to spend time on the water. Protecting these resources is an important part of our overall enjoyment. A concern we must all address is the spreading of harmful plants, animals and other organisms. These aquatic nuisance species can hitch a ride on our clothing, boats, and items used in the water. When we go to another lake or stream, the nuisance species can be released. And, if the conditions are right, these introduced species can become established and create drastic results.

So what can we do? By following simple procedures each time we leave the water, we can stop aquatic hitchhikers.

Simple Procedures:

Remove any visible mud, plants, fish or animals before transporting equipment.

Eliminate water from equipment before transporting.

Clean and dry anything that came in contact with water (boats, trailers, equipment, clothing, dogs, etc).

Never release plants, fish or animals into a body of water unless they came out of that body of water. (In Alabama, it is illegal to release aquatic bait.)

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