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Hooten Town Access Boat Ramp

Hooten Town Access marks the upstream end of the James River's special black bass management area and offers a boat ramp with a large parking lot for day-use only. Located off Loop Road near Jamesville, this 5.

4-acre access point serves as a popular put-in for paddlers and anglers, with the scenic 22-mile float to Galena featuring generally Class I waters suitable for beginners.


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