Petticoat Junction is the last public Forest Service access point on the Jackson River below Gathright Dam, offering a kayak/canoe launch for paddlers.

This free, undeveloped access point is open sunrise to sunset year-round with on-site parking available, though there are no restrooms, water, or trash facilities.

The location serves as the final pull-out before floating downstream toward Covington and is part of a scenic stretch known for cold-water trout fishing and diverse wildlife viewing.