Ox Bow County Park Kayak Launch, a kayak and canoe launch on Elkhart River, is located in Goshen. The drive from South Bend covers roughly 18 miles as the crow flies. If it's full, Rogers Park Kayak Launch in Goshen is 4.4 miles away.
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Goshen, IN |
| Water | Elkhart River |
| Park | Ox Bow County Park |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Official Indiana access sites: Indiana Department of Natural Resources.
Ox Bow County Park Kayak Launch is one of 4 public launches on Elkhart River. Elkhart River overview
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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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Ox Bow County Park Kayak Launch is in Goshen, Indiana. We have no street address for Ox Bow County Park Kayak Launch, only its exact position on the map.
Ox Bow County Park Kayak Launch is on Elkhart River.
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Studebaker Park Boat Ramp in Elkhart (4 miles), Rogers Park Kayak Launch in Goshen (4.4 miles) and Shanklin Park Boat Ramp in Goshen (5 miles).
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