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McIntosh Woods State Park Campground

McIntosh Woods State Park offers the largest modern boat ramp on Clear Lake with extensive paved parking, making it an excellent launch point for boaters and anglers.

The 60-acre campground features 45 electric and 4 non-electric sites, plus two unique yurts, along with a fish cleaning station, two fishing jetties (one ADA accessible), and a sandy beach for swimming.

A one-mile interpretive hiking trail with a boardwalk through Mallard Marsh provides paddlers and hikers access to wildlife viewing opportunities.


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