Shidepoke Access serves as the upstream starting point for the Lower Des Moines River Water Trail, featuring a motorized boat ramp with minimal amenities (no restrooms or drinking water nearby).

Located west of Selma near Highway 16, this recreational access point provides parking for approximately 10 vehicles and a 15% slope launch angled at 75 degrees to the river flow, making it suitable for beginning paddlers on the gentle, wide section of river upstream of Douds.