The greenbelt forest is quite deep in many places, and deer are in the forest and in the river, a magnificent sight that I'm going to capture on film. Driving Directions There are two places to launch in Estherville. As you come into town on Hwy. 4, look for 4th St., near the wonderful library. Take 4th St. north about a half mile, then just north of the 4th St. bridge is a driveway down to a field and a hard surface boat ramp.
Parking is no problem, and there is room for camping.
If you launch from 4th St. you will have to run or portage the dam just before the city park, but there is passage through the dam on the east side. The city park also has a boat ramp. As you cross the Hwy. 9 bridge going west, turn south to the city park. The driveway to the ramp looks like it belongs to a house.