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Bailey's Ford Access

Bailey's Ford Access is part of the 170-acre Bailey's Ford Park, located 3 miles southeast of Manchester, offering boat ramp and canoe/kayak access to the Maquoketa River and Spring Branch Trout Stream.

The park features comprehensive amenities including over 70 camping sites (44 with water/electric, 10 electric-only, 16 primitive), shower facilities, dump station, and a handicap-accessible fishing platform on the trout stream.

Additional recreational facilities include nearly 3 miles of hiking trails, picnic shelters, playground equipment, and a nature center with interpretive displays.


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