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Herrington Lake Tailwater Access

Herrington Lake Tailwater Access is a bank access point located below Herrington Lake Dam on the Dix River, offering 2 miles of tailwater for fishing and paddling.

This is a basic access area with unpaved parking and year-round shoreline access available 24 hours, though amenities such as boat ramps, restrooms, and picnic facilities are not available at this site.


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