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Squirrel Hollow Park Boat Ramp

Squirrel Hollow Park offers a concrete boat ramp for launching canoes, kayaks, and non-motorized watercraft onto the North Raccoon River, with 20 electrical camping sites (30-amp service) and a historic shelter house on a scenic bluff.

The park is located approximately 8 miles southeast of Jefferson and operates seasonally from April 1 to November 1, with nearby access points at Henderson Park (8. 1 miles upstream) and Adkins Bridge (3. 8 miles downstream) for extended paddling routes.

Additional amenities include walking trails with footbridges, picnic areas, and a resident host for visitor assistance.


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