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Hales Slough Access

Hales Slough Access provides boat ramp and dock access to a 242-acre marsh on the east side of Spirit Lake, with a paved entrance road and parking area.

The site offers both boating opportunities and a short hiking trail for wildlife viewing, with amenities including parking and boat launch facilities suitable for small to large boats with outboard motors.


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