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Peterson Boat Ramp

Peterson Access is a 3-acre public boat ramp facility located just east of Wallingford on the West Fork Des Moines River, featuring a concrete boat ramp, picnic area, and parking.

This intermediate-level paddling access point serves as a take-out for paddlers coming from the north or a launch point for trips heading south toward Lammer's Landing, approximately 9 miles downstream.


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