This concrete boat ramp provides access to 70-acre Horseshoe Lake and the lower wetlands for anglers and canoeists within the 6,705-acre Ted Shanks Conservation Area.

The conservation area offers over 500 acres of fishable water including the Salt and Mississippi Rivers, with primitive camping available and a self-guided auto tour route.

The area is open 4 am - 10 pm with no entrance fee, and features disabled-accessible facilities and parking.