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**Location & Access:** Bailey's Ford Park in Manchester offers a hard-surface boat ramp providing reliable access to the Maquoketa River. This is a developed county park with full amenities, making it a convenient launch point for paddlers and boaters.
**River Information:** The Maquoketa River Water Trail in Delaware County begins at Backbone State Park and currently terminates at Bailey's Ford Park, with 8 additional access points along the route. The park provides access to multiple water bodies including the Maquoketa River, Spring Branch, and Hartwick Lake. The area is known as a popular overwinter staging area for walleye and smallmouth bass, making it excellent for fishing-focused trips.
**Facilities & Services:** Bailey's Ford Park is a full-service facility with 30 campsites (many with electricity and water), a dump station, showers, drinking water, hiking trails, and a nature center with live wildlife exhibits. The park also features volleyball and baseball facilities and is handicap-accessible. Whether you're planning a day trip or multi-day paddle down the Maquoketa River Water Trail, this is a well-equipped base for launching paddling and boating adventures in the area.