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Shell Rock Park Boat Ramp

Shell Rock Park Boat Ramp is a hard surface boat ramp located on the east side of the Shell Rock River below the dam in Butler County, Iowa, providing convenient access for kayaks, canoes, and small jon boats.

The facility includes amenities such as restrooms and camping, making it a well-equipped launch point for paddlers and anglers exploring this 26-mile stretch of river.

Note that boaters launching here have clear downstream access, unlike some upstream ramps that require motoring against obstacles.


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