Backbone State Park Access

Kayak launch

Backbone State Park Access is a kayak and canoe launch on Maquoketa River in Strawberry Point, IA. Backbone State Park Access is operated by Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Cedar Rapids is the nearest big city, about 41 miles away. If it's full, Backbone Dam Access in Strawberry Point is under 1 mile away.

Launch details
Type	Kayak and canoe launch
Address	Strawberry Point, IA
Water	Maquoketa River
Surface	gravel
Launch fee	not in our data, check the signs at the launch
Managed by	Iowa Department of Natural Resources

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Illustration: a paddler in a life jacket stepping from a low dock into a kayak — Illustration of a typical kayak launch, not a photo of Backbone State Park Access

Tips for Backbone State Park Access

Life jackets on before launching at Backbone State Park Access, especially for kids.
Unload in the parking area and carry or roll the boat to the water, then park the car before you launch.
Before you drive off from Backbone State Park Access, remove plants and mud and drain all water to stop invasive species from spreading.

Maquoketa River has 15 more public launches besides Backbone State Park Access. Boat ramps on Maquoketa River

Guide: How to launch a kayak or canoe.

For the put-in

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About Backbone State Park Access

How do I get to Backbone State Park Access?

Backbone State Park Access is in Strawberry Point, Iowa. We only have the map location of Backbone State Park Access from OpenStreetMap, and the directions link goes straight to it.

Which lake or river does Backbone State Park Access access?

Maquoketa River, in Strawberry Point.

Does it cost money to launch at Backbone State Park Access?

The map data has no fee details for Backbone State Park Access, so check the signs or Iowa Department of Natural Resources before you go.

Who manages Backbone State Park Access?

Iowa Department of Natural Resources runs Backbone State Park Access. Ask them about fees and closures.

What other boat launches are near Backbone State Park Access?

Backbone Dam Access in Strawberry Point (under 1 mile), Dundee Access in Strawberry Point (1 mile) and Lindsey Bridge Access in Manchester (3.9 miles).

Other launches near Strawberry Point

Backbone Dam Access Strawberry Point, <1 mi
Dundee Access Strawberry Point, 1.5 mi
Lindsey Bridge Access Manchester, 3.9 mi
Manchester Whitewater Park (Upper) Manchester, 9 mi

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Tips for Backbone State Park Access

For the put-in

Launch a kayak without getting soaked

The life jacket rule for every paddler

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