Selma Access
Selma Access
Selma Access (also called Shidepoke Access) is a boat ramp located west of Selma on the Des Moines River, serving as the starting point for the 41-mile Van Buren County Water Trail.
The access features a concrete boat ramp and is situated a few feet above the Selma bridge, making it an ideal launch point for canoeing, kayaking, and fishing trips down the Des Moines River.
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