Highway 13 Bridge

The Highway 13 Bridge access point provides convenient launch access to Big Roche A Cri Creek near Friendship in Adams County. This location sits on the east side of Highway 13 and offers a public boat ramp suitable for kayaks, canoes, and small motorized boats. The access point is well-positioned for paddlers looking to explore the creek system and the connected Big Roche A Cri Lake.

Paddlers should be aware that the lake's east side (accessible from this ramp) tends to be shallower and features seasonal aquatic vegetation. The creek itself flows through a landscape shaped by glacial geology, with a sandy and silty bottom typical of its creek-bed origin. For those seeking deeper water and fewer weeds, the larger west side of the lake near the hydrodam offers an alternative, though it requires using the western boat launch. The area is popular for recreational paddling and fishing, and the nearby Ice Age National Scenic Trail offers excellent hiking opportunities for those combining water and land-based recreation.