You'll find Bailey's Ford Access on Maquoketa River in Manchester. It's a kayak and canoe launch. It's about 32 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA, as the crow flies. The next kayak launch is Pin Oak Access in Manchester, about 1.5 miles away.
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Manchester, IA |
| Water | Maquoketa River |
| Surface | concrete |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Bailey's Ford Access is one of 16 public launches on Maquoketa River. Boat ramps on Maquoketa River
Guide: 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.
Kayak launch guide
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Staging, courtesy docks and the Clean, Drain, Dry laws that can bring a fine.
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Bailey's Ford Access is in Manchester, Iowa. The directions button above routes you to the pin for Bailey's Ford Access.
It gives you access to Maquoketa River.
We don't have fee information for Bailey's Ford Access, but many city and county ramps are free, while state parks and Corps lakes often charge.
Pin Oak Access in Manchester (1.5 miles), Schram Park Boat Ramp in Manchester (3 miles) and Schram Park Access in Manchester (3.2 miles).
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