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Garber Access

Garber Access provides canoe and kayak entry to the Turkey River in Clayton County, located in the quaint town of Garber along the scenic Driftless Area. This access point serves as a takeout for the 12.

4-mile remote stretch from Motor Mill (4-6 hours of paddling) and as a put-in for an additional 7. 5-mile float to Osterdock Access, offering paddlers access to one of the river's most scenic sections featuring limestone bluffs and native white pines.


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