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Des Moines River, Ashley Park Public Water Access Site

Ashley City Park offers carry-in access to the Des Moines River at river mile 12. 8, featuring a rest area, toilet facilities, and drinking water for paddlers and anglers.

Located just below Highway 71 bridge near Jackson, this access point provides a convenient put-in or take-out spot for canoeists navigating the Des Moines River State Water Trail, with Class I rapids located nearby at the former Jackson Dam site (river mile 12.

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