Douds Access Boat Ramp
Douds Access Boat Ramp
Douds County Park offers a gravel boat ramp providing access to the Des Moines River for paddlers and boaters, with a shelter house and two campsites equipped with 30/50 amp electric hookups ($13/night, 2-week maximum stay).
Located at 14367 Walnut St in Douds, this access point serves as a convenient stop along the 41-mile Van Buren County Water Trail, positioned about 6 miles downstream from Selma and 8 miles upstream from Austin Park.
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