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Pammel State Park Access

Pammel State Park Access (Access #63) is located at the historic Pammel Park ford approximately 4 miles southwest of Winterset, offering canoe/kayak access on the west side of the ford with a short 2-mile paddling loop around the Harmon Tunnel that requires no vehicle shuttle.

The park provides modern camping, showers, bathrooms, picnicking facilities, yurt cabins, shelters, and hiking trails, making it an ideal base for paddlers and anglers exploring the Middle River Water Trail.


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