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Cooley Bridge Road access

This river-right access point is located south of the Cooley Bridge Road/Belton Highway bridge and offers roadside parking with a 250-foot trail to the river.

The Holliday Dam creates lake-like paddling conditions suitable for beginners, though portage around the dam is not available—paddlers must take out here and re-enter downstream at Holliday Dam Road access.

A kayak rental kiosk is available on-site for visitor convenience.


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