Comanche Road

Com=-=-the Road provides boat ramp access to Perry Lake on the Delaware River in Meriden, Kansas, conveniently located near Topeka, Lawrence, and the Kansas City metro area. This access point serves paddlers and boaters looking to explore a major river system with significant flow and drainage. As a Stream Order 8 waterway draining over 13,500 square miles, the Delaware River here is a substantial watercourse with an average flow of approximately 30,140 cubic feet per second, so paddlers should expect moderate to strong current conditions.

The site offers practical amenities for day trips and extended paddling. A frost-free spigot is located near the Lake View Boat Ramp at the south end near the vault toilet, providing water access year-round. With an average gradient of 2.7 feet per mile and average velocity of 3.11 feet per second, conditions are generally manageable for experienced paddlers, though current and river dynamics should be respected. The site's proximity to major population centers makes it an accessible launch point for kayaking, canoeing, and boating on one of Kansas's most significant waterways.