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Lower Dam Boat Ramp

Lower Dam Boat Ramp is a concrete boat ramp located on the Des Moines River in Fort Dodge, providing easy access for motorized boats and larger watercraft. The access point is situated 0. 5 miles downstream from Sunkissed Meadows Access and 15.

1 miles upstream from Dolliver Memorial State Park, making it a convenient launch point for anglers and paddlers exploring this section of the river. The ramp serves as a gateway to fishing opportunities and recreational paddling in the Fort Dodge area.


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