Boat Ramp
Boat Ramp
This concrete boat ramp at Matsell Bridge Natural Area provides access to the Wapsipinicon River for paddling and fishing, with approximately a 3-hour float to Stone City.
The ramp is located near the maintenance shop at 3742 Matsell Park Road and serves the 2,000-acre natural area with nearly 12 miles of multi-use trails.
Note: Matsell Park Road will be closed starting November 17, 2025 for bridge replacement (expected completion July 2026), though the primitive campground south of the project site remains accessible.
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