Butler County Boat Ramp
Butler County Boat Ramp
Butler County Boat Ramp provides hard surface access to the Shell Rock River in Butler County, Iowa, with a concrete boat ramp suitable for launching small boats, canoes, and kayaks.
Located on the west edge of Shell Rock off Highway 3, the facility is part of the Shell Rock Recreational Area which offers 40 acres with additional amenities including a playground, shelter house, flush toilets, showers, and 30 electrical hookup sites for camping.
The ramp provides access to a 26-mile stretch of river offering excellent fishing opportunities and is best navigated by kayak, canoe, or small jon boat with shallow draft.
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