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**Access Point Details:**
Burnett Landing provides boat ramp access to the White River near Paragon in Morgan County, Indiana, within the 4,950-acre Atterbury Fish & Wildlife Area. This location offers a public access point for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboaters looking to explore this major river system.
**River Character:**
The White River at this location is a substantial waterway—a major river comparable to the Mississippi or Missouri in classification. With an average flow of approximately 34,831 cubic feet per second and an average velocity of 5.76 feet per second, paddlers should expect moderate to strong current conditions. The river's average gradient of 3.5 feet per mile indicates rolling terrain with some current, making it suitable for intermediate paddlers. The White River drains 26,950 square miles across the region.
**Fishing & Recreation:**
The area is well-known for fishing opportunities, with channel catfish, bluegill, redear sunfish, and largemouth bass being the primary species. The Atterbury Fish & Wildlife Area also features several other boat ramps at Stone Arch Lake, Beaver Bottom, and Pisgah Lake (concrete ramps) if you're looking for additional access points. Contact the Indiana DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife for current conditions, seasonal restrictions, and facility details.