Mallard Roost #1 is a public access site on US 6 featuring a concrete boat ramp and ample parking, serving as the starting point for paddling trips through the Mallard Roost Wetland Conservation Area.

Located on the right bank of the South Branch Elkhart River downstream of the US 6 bridge, it provides access to 3. 5 miles of uninterrupted wilderness ideal for canoes, kayaks, and paddle boards on this slow-moving river.

The site is managed by Indiana's Department of Natural Resources Division of Fish and Wildlife and offers no additional amenities beyond the ramp and parking.