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Skillet Boat Ramp

The Skillet Creek access at Boone Forks Wildlife Area is a concrete boat ramp providing easy access to the Des Moines River in a wilderness setting, located approximately 10. 9 miles downstream from Deception Hollow.

This access point serves as a gateway to a remote, wildlife-rich corridor ideal for paddlers and anglers seeking a peaceful, natural river experience away from developed areas.


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