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Barringer Slough Access

Barringer Slough Access provides a public boat ramp on Lost Island Lake with a gravel parking area located south of 330th Avenue, approximately 2 miles north of Ruthven, offering water-based entry to the 1,526-acre wetland complex for paddling and fishing.

The site features basic amenities including parking and boat launch access, with nearby Lost Island State Park providing additional facilities like restrooms and camping options.

Access may be seasonal and subject to closures during high water events to protect habitats.


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