Backbone Dam Access
Strawberry Point, Delaware County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Surface
- Paved
- Nearest town
- 9 mi from Manchester
Backbone Lake Boat Ramps
Every public boat ramp and launch on Backbone Lake in Iowa, with directions and what to expect when you get there. Backbone Lake covers about 101 acres.
2 public launches · 2 carry-in kayak/canoe launches
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Before you launch in Iowa
Links go to official Iowa agency pages.
Counties: Delaware County
Ramps and launches
Backbone State Park
Strawberry Point, Delaware County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Nearest town
- 9 mi from Manchester
Other lakes and rivers nearby
- Maquoketa River (29)
- Hartwick Lake (3)
- Volga River (11)
- Turkey River (27)
- Little Turkey River (3)
- Buffalo Creek (Linn County) (7)
- Cedar River (90)
- Yellow River (7)