You'll find Backbone Dam Access in Strawberry Point. It's a kayak and canoe launch. The next kayak launch is Backbone State Park Access in Strawberry Point, about under 1 mile away.
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Strawberry Point, IA |
| Surface | paved |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Our checklist: How to launch a kayak or canoe.
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Shore, dock and ramp launches step by step, plus the cart that ends the long carry from the car.
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Staging, courtesy docks and the Clean, Drain, Dry laws that can bring a fine.
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Backbone Dam Access is in Strawberry Point, Iowa. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Backbone Dam Access.
We don't have fee information for Backbone Dam Access, but many city and county ramps are free, while state parks and Corps lakes often charge.
Backbone State Park Access in Strawberry Point (under 1 mile), Dundee Access in Strawberry Point (1.6 miles) and Lindsey Bridge Access in Manchester (3.9 miles).
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