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Varney Bridge boat ramp

Varney Bridge FAS, located 8 miles south of Ennis, is a heavily used access point on the Madison River featuring a concrete boat ramp, 6 campsites with a 7-day limit, and toilet facilities.

The ramp is concrete but steep with limited maneuvering space, and the shallow launch area may require dragging boats over gravel; the site accommodates approximately 3,645 commercial trips annually (11. 4% of total Madison River traffic).

Improvements planned for 2026-2027 include expanding the ramp from 12 to 24 feet wide, consolidating campsites, and creating a designated boat rigging area to better manage congestion.


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