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Rathbun Wildlife Area Boat Ramp

The Rathbun Wildlife Area Boat Ramp provides public access to Rathbun Lake, an 11,000-acre reservoir in Appanoose County with a hard surface boat ramp and carry-down launch option.

The area offers multiple amenities including restrooms, picnic areas, and fish cleaning stations, making it a well-equipped access point for boaters and anglers.

Multiple ramp locations are available around the lake managed by the Wildlife Area, providing convenient launch options across different sections of the water body.


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