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Sandy Channel State Recreation Area Boat Ramp

Sandy Channel State Recreation Area Boat Ramp provides access to six sandpit lakes with concrete boat ramps on Lakes 2, 4, and 8, with a 5 mph no-wake speed limit enforced on all waters.

The area offers 180 acres of recreation including primitive camping, picnic facilities, hiking trails, and wheelchair-accessible restrooms, making it suitable for fishing, kayaking, and floating.

Located 3 miles south of Elm Creek off Highway 183, the ramp area features recent improvements including fishing access points and is known for exceptionally clear water popular with both anglers and scuba divers.


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