Violet Patch Park Boat Ramp
Violet Patch Park Boat Ramp
Violet Patch Park offers a carry-in hand launch access point on the Fox River's east bank in Oswego, with designated parking, restrooms, drinking water, shelter, camping facilities, and picnic areas.
The site is suitable for paddlers launching canoes and kayaks, with a gradual grassy slope providing easy water entry for hand-launched watercraft.
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