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West Branch State Park Access

West Branch State Park offers multiple paved and gravel boat launch ramps providing access to the 2,650-acre Michael J.

Kirwan Reservoir, including the East Ramp (two paved lanes with ample parking and lighting), West Ramp (two paved lanes with life jacket loaner board), and Camp Ramp (two paved lanes in the campground).

The park features extensive parking areas throughout, a marina with fuel and supplies, and numerous shoreline fishing access points including a wheelchair-accessible fishing pier.

Multiple picnic areas with restrooms and charcoal grills are available at the launch sites, making this a well-developed access point for both boating and fishing recreation.


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