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Jim Compton WMA Hand Launch Site

Jim Compton WMA is a hand launch site on the Elk River in Webster County (note: listed under Randolph County in the POI data) offering lot parking for boat access.

This location provides a convenient put-in point for paddlers and anglers accessing the Elk River, which features multiple trout-stocked sections and various float trip opportunities in the area.


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